My Own Home: Charlotte Walton – in pictures
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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
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