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      Mario Volpi

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      Mario Volpi is a senior investment manager at Eva Real Estate. He has been working in the real estate sector for 42 years, 18 of which have been here in the UAE

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      The owner wants advice on the best way to enter the Dubai Marina home. Pawan Singh / The National
      Homefront: 'My tenant's cheques bounced, then he abandoned the apartment"

      The landlord now wants to regain possession of his Dubai Marina property

      PropertyAugust 29, 2018
      Dubai Marina is one of the most sought-after locations for property investors. Photo: AFP
      Homefront: 'I have Dh1.5m to invest in Dubai property. Which areas are best?'

      Mario Volpi suggests three locations that will provide the buyer with a capital return as well good amenities and transport links

      MoneyAugust 22, 2018
      The UAE resident says prices have come down in his villa development recently. Pawan Singh / The National
      Homefront: 'My landlord charges too much for our Springs villa. Should we move?'

      The owner says modifications to the Dubai property justify the higher rent

      MoneyAugust 15, 2018
      If the tenants pays for the painting, it will leave them Dh4,000 out of pocket. Photo: Getty Images
      Homefront: 'Who is responsible for painting a villa - the tenant or the landlord?'

      The tenant's landlord said they are responsible for paying for the work

      MoneyAugust 08, 2018
      In the first half of 2020, demand has increased for established family-friendly neighbourhoods in Dubai, as per the combined data released by Bayut and dubizzle. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Homefront: 'How enforceable is a non-exclusive Form A?'

      The overseas seller wants to know if he has to pay the Form A commission if he sells the property himself

      MoneyAugust 01, 2018
      The Marina Square area of Reem Island. Sammy Dallal / The National
      Homefront: 'My rent is unchanged, so do I bother with a new contract?'

      The tenant wants to avoid a journey to meet his landlord in Sharjah

      MoneyJuly 25, 2018
      Fortunes have been made by some investors - particularly those that bought in 2006 and sold in 2008, or bought in 2011 and sold in 2014. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Homefront: 'Should I pay a fee directly to an agent rather than the company?'

      The Dubai resident says the property broker has now left her employer and is requesting direct payment

      MoneyJuly 18, 2018
      The landlord says the tenants are liable for damage to a sliding door at the property. Pawan Singh / The National
      Homefront: Landlord insists tenants pay for repairs following break-in

      The Dubai residents had some personal items taken following the burglary at their Dubai villa

      MoneyJuly 04, 2018
      The Dubai resident wants to know if a move is worthwhile once you factor in costs such as agency fee and shifting their belongings. Pawan Singh / The National
      Homefront: 'With just a year left in the UAE, should I move to secure lower rent?'

      The Dubai resident's landlord refuses to reduce the rent on his four-bedroom villa

      MoneyJune 20, 2018
      The cost to repaint the villa - inside and out - is more than three times the cost of the security deposit. Photo: Better Homes
      Homefront: Landlord refuses to reduce rent to Dh135,000 on Arabian Ranches villa

      The tenants have since moved out and the landlord is refusing to refund their Dh8,500 security deposit

      MoneyJune 13, 2018
      The improving economic indicators come as Dubai implements a series of measures to stimulate the economy, attract investors and create more jobs. Sarah Dea / The National
      Homefront: DIFC investment banker must pay nine months' rent after quitting job

      The Dubai resident plans to leave the UAE and is only three months into a 12-month tenancy contract

      MoneyJune 06, 2018
      The tenant has made a complaint to Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Satish Kumar / Reuters
      Homefront: Dubai agent refuses booking fee refund despite no contract

      The tenant, who changed her mind about moving in, fears she will lose the money

      MoneyMay 31, 2018
      The buyer was notified of a 2 per cent discount and VAT exemption if they paid 80 per cent of the balance the same day. Pawan Singh / The National
      Homefront: Dubai developer backtracks on 'no VAT' deal

      The buyer took advantage of the deal in January and is now confused by the new demands

      PropertyMay 23, 2018
      The borrower wants the security cheque returned as he no longer owes the amount stated on it. istockphoto.com
      Homefront: 'My rent cheque will bounce, as I lost my job. Will my landlord wait for payment?'

      Mario Volpi explains how the law on bounced cheques has changed in Dubai

      PropertyMay 16, 2018
      The tenant says his neighbours pay up to Dh15,000 less for the same apartment. Delores Johnson / The National
      Homefront: 'Rents are coming down, so how can I get my landlord to budge?'

      The Abu Dhabi resident's landlord is demanding a 5 per cent increase

      PropertyMay 09, 2018
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