My Own Home: Charlotte Walton – in pictures

Dubai property broker Charlotte Walton paid Dh1.8 million for a two-bedroom villa in The Springs. All photos: Pavan Singh / The National
Dubai property broker Charlotte Walton paid Dh1.8 million for a two-bedroom villa in The Springs. All photos: Pavan Singh / The National
Since buying the villa in 2021, she believes the value has soared by more than Dh1 million
Since buying the villa in 2021, she believes the value has soared by more than Dh1 million
The 31 year old shares her 'dream home' with her two French bulldogs, Bear and Peanut
The 31 year old shares her 'dream home' with her two French bulldogs, Bear and Peanut
Ms Walton has spent Dh300,000 on renovations, including flooring, a new kitchen and three new bathrooms
Ms Walton has spent Dh300,000 on renovations, including flooring, a new kitchen and three new bathrooms
The property is in The Springs 15 neighbourhood in Dubai
The property is in The Springs 15 neighbourhood in Dubai
Ms Walton chose The Springs because it has big lakes and parks where she can walk her dogs
Ms Walton chose The Springs because it has big lakes and parks where she can walk her dogs
The property has a big garden and patio area where Ms Walton hosts barbeques
The property has a big garden and patio area where Ms Walton hosts barbeques
Ms Walton found the villa on Property Finder and immediately got in touch with the owner and made an offer. It was accepted that same day
Ms Walton found the villa on Property Finder and immediately got in touch with the owner and made an offer. It was accepted that same day
She said the buying process was relatively straightforward and was completed within four weeks
She said the buying process was relatively straightforward and was completed within four weeks
Ms Walton recommends prospective buyers use a mortgage broker because they are helpful in guiding you through the sales process
Ms Walton recommends prospective buyers use a mortgage broker because they are helpful in guiding you through the sales process
The only downsides to the property, Ms Walton says, are mosquitos in the area
The only downsides to the property, Ms Walton says, are mosquitos in the area
She says she is planning to upgrade the AC units as they are quite old
She says she is planning to upgrade the AC units as they are quite old
She had been renting in Dubai for six years before buying her villa in The Springs
She had been renting in Dubai for six years before buying her villa in The Springs
Ms Walton recommends saving cash for fee financing, which means all buying charges are added to the mortgage
Ms Walton recommends saving cash for fee financing, which means all buying charges are added to the mortgage