Golden Nuggets

Silvia Eldawi
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Golden Nuggets is PROPOLOGI®’s flagship original series - candid conversations with property’s movers & shakers, hosted by Silvia Eldawi. Expect real stories, honest debate, consumer guidance and practical playbooks from the people shaping property. Produced by PROPOLOGI®, an independent property media company creating original editorial series and brand-backed productions. 🔗 Watch, read and explore more at https://www.propologi.com/podcast

  1. 9h ago ·  Video

    What Estate Agents Do That You Never See

    AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove. What does an estate agent actually do for their fee? According to Claire Kendall, much more than most people ever see. In the season premiere of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Claire Kendall, Director of Richard Kendall Estate Agent, to unpack the work that happens behind the scenes of a property transaction — and why estate agents may need to become much better at demonstrating their value. 🎙️ WHAT WE COVER • Why estate agents give so much expertise and time away for free • What actually goes into valuing a property • Estate agent valuations versus chartered surveyor valuations • Why finding the buyer can be only the beginning • The unseen work behind sales progression • Whether estate agency is perceived as a profession • Why agents need to become better at demonstrating their value • What happens if a seller decides not to proceed 👀 WHO IS THIS FOR? Estate agents, agency owners, valuers and property professionals — plus sellers and movers who want to understand what their estate agent may actually be doing behind the scenes. 🤝 MORE FROM RIGHTMOVE Unlock more opportunities with Rightmove: https://hub.rightmove.co.uk/maximising-your-opportunity Discover more ways Rightmove are championing agents: https://hub.rightmove.co.uk/share-your-expertise/ 🔗 FOLLOW SILVIA ELDAWI Website: https://propologi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/ 💬 VIEWS & OPINIONS The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Rightmove. This content is provided for general information and discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial or property advice.

    What Estate Agents Do That You Never See

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    🇬🇧 The UK season is now live - NEW episode every weekday

    AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove. Golden Nuggets lands in the UK. 10 movers & shakers. 40 conversations. New episodes every weekday - bringing you the real stories, debates, playbooks and Property 101s behind the people shaping UK property. 🎬 Season premieres Monday 5 October 2026. Subscribe and join me for a new episode every weekday. Unlock more opportunities with Rightmove: https://hub.rightmove.co.uk/maximising-your-opportunity Discover more ways Rightmove are championing agents: https://hub.rightmove.co.uk/share-your-expertise/ #GoldenNuggets #MoversAndShakers #UKProperty #EstateAgency #Property

    🇬🇧 The UK season is now live - NEW episode every weekday

  3. May 15

    The Lawyers Are Tired Of Explaining This

    When markets come under pressure, the legal layer of real estate suddenly becomes very real. In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by legal experts Ammar Al-Banna, Majdel Musa, and Ahmed Elnaggar to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes across UAE real estate transactions, employment law, tenancy disputes, social media exposure, and contractual obligations. From force majeure misunderstandings to salary reductions, lease negotiations, buyer protections, and online behaviour, this conversation explores how legal realities are colliding with market pressure in real time. This is not theory. This is real-time. 🔍 What we cover: what force majeure actually means under UAE lawwhy “difficult” does not equal “impossible” legallybuyer vs seller obligations during uncertain periodsmortgage clauses and valuation gapsrenegotiating contracts in changing marketstenancy law, lease flexibility, and landlord negotiationssalary reductions, employment disputes, and employee rightsend-of-service obligations and restructuring conversationssocial media law and digital liability in the UAEwhy online behaviour now carries real legal consequences🧠 Core frameworks: Legal Reality vs Market EmotionContractual Obligation & Risk AllocationDigital Responsibility in Public Markets🎯 Who this is for: Agents. Brokers. Investors. Employers. Employees. Landlords. Tenants. Anyone operating in the UAE market who wants to better understand the legal implications of uncertain periods. 🎙️ Featuring: Silvia EldawiAmmar Al-BannaMajdel MusaAhmed Elnaggar💬 Watch, then decide for yourself — how much of the market conversation is emotional… and how much is contractual? ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Legal Challenges in Real Estate ⚖️ 01:55 Understanding Force Majeure in Real Estate Transactions 📄 02:20 Navigating Buyer and Seller Rights 🤝 02:46 The Impact of Market Changes on Real Estate Contracts 📉 05:16 Exploring Mortgage Clauses and Valuation Issues 🏦 07:06 Conclusion and Future Considerations 🔍 16:49 Contractual Obligations and Renegotiation Strategies ✍️ 20:45 Adapting to Market Changes in Real Estate 🏙️ 21:50 Employment Law Insights and Challenges 💼 29:21 Salary Reductions and Employee Rights 💰 33:03 End of Service Benefits and Negotiations 📋 35:58 Social Media and Legal Responsibilities 📱 47:36 Tenancy Contracts and Negotiation Strategies 🏠 54:53 Digital Communication and Legal Implications 🌐 Welcome to Golden Nuggets — where real estate, business, law, leadership, and market psychology collide in real time. 💛 Topics: UAE law, Dubai real estate, force majeure, contracts, tenancy law, social media law, employment law, property transactions, legal strategy. Subscribe for weekly Golden Nuggets of real estate growth, leadership, and market mastery.

    The Lawyers Are Tired Of Explaining This

  4. May 10

    Dubai vs Global Markets: Where Smart Money Goes Now

    Global real estate markets are under pressure. But not every market is responding the same way. In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Andrew Cummings (Savills), Louis Harding (Betterhomes), and Dounia Fadi (eXp Realty) to compare how Dubai, the UAE, the UK, Europe, and the US are responding to uncertainty, shifting sentiment, changing buyer behaviour, and global market pressure. From safety and investor confidence to pricing strategy, AI, agent upskilling, and market psychology, this conversation explores why Dubai may be behaving very differently to other global markets — and whether the UAE is entering a new phase of maturity and resilience. This is not hindsight. This is real-time. 🔍 What we cover: UAE vs UK, US, and European market behaviourwhy safety and stability became major market driversinvestor confidence and global capital movementwhy Dubai may be behaving differently to other marketsthe changing role of agents in a buyer-led markethonest pricing strategies and seller expectationswhy harder markets expose weaker operators fastthe rise of premium advisory and relationship-led brokerageAI, technology, and the future of real estate operationswhat agents need to do to survive the next phase of the market🧠 Core frameworks: Global Market DivergenceSentiment vs FundamentalsSafety Premium vs Risk Premium🎯 Who this is for: Agents. Investors. Operators. Developers. Founders. Anyone trying to understand how global real estate markets behave under pressure — and why Dubai may be entering a very different chapter. 🎙️ Featuring: Silvia EldawiAndrew Cummings — Head of Residential Agency Middle East, SavillsLouis Harding — CEO, BetterhomesDounia Fadi — eXp Realty🔗 Resources: SavillsBetterhomeseXp Realty💬 Watch, then decide for yourself — is Dubai following the world… or starting to diverge from it? ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Real Estate Landscape 🎙️ 01:40 Comparative Analysis of Global Markets 🌍 05:49 Understanding the UAE's Resilience 🛡️ 09:47 Safety and Perception in Dubai 🏙️ 16:57 Market Stability and Investor Confidence 📈 20:22 Regulatory Changes and Market Adaptability ⚖️ 24:25 Focusing on Sellers in a Buyer's Market 🏠 29:19 The Importance of Honest Communication 💬 33:56 Resilience and Adaptability in Real Estate 🔄 37:03 The Need for Upskilling in Real Estate 🎓 40:23 Opportunities for Premium Services in Real Estate 💼 44:53 Understanding Market Dynamics and Competition 📊 49:06 Negotiation Strategies for Agents 🤝 52:03 The Role of Specialization in Real Estate 🎯 56:58 Leveraging Technology in Real Estate 🤖 01:05:30 The Future of Real Estate in a Changing World 🔮 Welcome to Golden Nuggets — join real estate expert Silvia Eldawi as she dives into property market insights, leadership, operator strategy, and the future of real estate. 💛 Topics: Real estate, Dubai property, global markets, AI, PropTech, brokerage, investing, negotiation, leadership, real estate strategy. Subscribe for weekly Golden Nuggets of real estate growth, leadership, and market mastery.

    Dubai vs Global Markets: Where Smart Money Goes Now

  5. May 6

    The Dubai PropTech Market Reality Check

    In this episode of The Situation Zoom, we find out what happens when market pressure meets innovation — how PropTech founders are responding to shifts in affordability, investor behaviour, ownership, and access across the UAE real estate ecosystem. Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jad Antoun (Huspy), Walid Shihabi (Keyper), and Manar Mahmassani (Stake) to break down how Dubai’s homegrown PropTech startups are responding to shifting market conditions — and what the data is actually saying beneath the headlines. From affordability and investor behaviour to AI, ownership models, and the future of access to real estate, this is a deep dive into the infrastructure powering the next phase of the UAE property market. This is not theory. This is real-time. 🔍 What we cover: what internal dashboards and investor behaviour are showing right now why Dubai’s market data is stronger than sentiment suggests affordability and the future of homeownership rental market pressure and flexible financing models why GCC investors kept deploying capital during uncertainty how PropTech founders think during volatile periods AI, automation, and the future role of agents the evolution of ownership and fractional investing UAE vs global PropTech ecosystems what startup founders need to understand about raising capital right now🧠 Core frameworks: Market Behaviour vs Headline Narrative Access & Ownership Infrastructure Capital Conviction vs Sentiment🎯 Who this is for: Founders. Investors. Brokers. Operators. Developers. Anyone interested in the future of real estate, PropTech, and how markets behave under pressure. 🎙️ Featuring: Silvia Eldawi Jad Antoun — CEO & Co-Founder, Huspy Walid Shihabi — Co-Founder, Keyper Manar Mahmassani — Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Stake🔗 Resources: Huspy Stake Keyper Stake Investment Intelligence Report Q1 2026💬 Watch, read and then decide for yourself — is Dubai quietly building the next global PropTech ecosystem? ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Situation Zoom 🎙️ 00:45 The PropTech Layer of the Ecosystem ⚙️ 02:11 Internal Dashboards & Market Behaviour 📊 04:22 Correction vs Crash 📉 07:58 Investor Confidence During Uncertainty 🌍 11:20 Rental Pressure & Affordability 🏠 14:41 Movement, Behaviour & Market Slowdown 🔄 18:26 Rental Market Opportunities 💸 22:43 Building Through Volatility 🧠 26:00 Why Founders Are Doubling Down 🚀 29:41 Abu Dhabi Expansion & Regional Growth 🌐 33:12 Has Anything Actually Changed? 🔍 36:58 Dubai as a Global PropTech Hub 🏗️ 41:01 Why Founders Are Staying Bullish 💪 43:53 Raising Capital in Tough Markets 💰 48:15 The Future Investor & Ownership Models 🏢 51:29 Big Problems Founders Are Solving ⚡ 55:09 AI, Data & The Future of Agents 🤖 58:34 Dubai’s Long-Term Property Outlook 🔮 01:01:48 Final Thoughts on the Future of PropTech 🎯

    The Dubai PropTech Market Reality Check

  6. May 4

    Dubai vs Abu Dhabi | Real Estate Market Reality

    The headlines say uncertainty. But what are operators actually doing? It’s been a defining few months for the UAE real estate market — and while sentiment has shifted, the real story lies in how leaders are responding in real time. In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Kika Pavese, Zeina Khoury, and Myles Bush to break down how Dubai and Abu Dhabi are navigating pressure — across leadership decisions, business strategy, and market positioning. This is not theory. This is real-time. 🔍 What we cover: how top operators are responding to market pressure business continuity strategies during uncertainty lessons from past crises — and what actually holds Dubai vs Abu Dhabi — where the differences are emerging brand vs performance in a shifting market how buyer and seller behaviour is changing mindset, discipline, and consistency under pressure how developers and brokerages are adapting what agents, landlords, and investors should be doing right now💬 Watch, then decide — is this market being tested… or strengthened?

    Dubai vs Abu Dhabi | Real Estate Market Reality

  7. May 2

    Dubai Rentals Are Shifting | Landlords, Tenants & Operators React

    It’s been a telling few months for the Dubai real estate market — but where pressure really shows up first isn’t in property pricing or headlines… it’s in cashflow. In this episode, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jake Fletcher, Nina Klishevic, and Simon Hands to break down what’s really happening across leasing, property management, and holiday home rentals — from occupancy and pricing shifts to tenant behaviour and landlord strategy. This is not theory. This is real-time. 🔍 What we cover: how the long and short-term rental market is responding to recent shocks the reality behind occupancy rates and falling nightly prices new strategies for today’s market the rise of flexible payments and tenant-first models how landlord expectations have shifted during the geopolitical conflict guest and tenant behaviour changes — negotiation, caution, and flexibility which Dubai areas are most and least impacted the operational pressure on holiday home and property managers why affordability is becoming a key driver of demand🧠 Core frameworks: Market Shock Response Framework Pricing & Occupancy Optimization Model Flexible Rental Strategy🎯 Who this is for: Landlords. Investors. Operators. Property managers. Agents. Anyone trying to understand how the real estate market behaves when cashflow is tested — not just talked about. 🎙️ Featuring: Silvia Eldawi Jake Fletcher — Head of Leasing, Engel & Völkers Dubai Nina Klishevic — Former GM, Blueground | Independent Advisor Simon Hands — CEO & Co-Founder, Smarthost Dubai🔗 Resources: Blueground AirDNA💬 Watch, then decide for yourself — is the rental market stabilising… or quietly resetting? ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Initial Shock and Market Response 🎙️ 05:48 Customer Profiles and Preferences 👥 09:49 Challenges in Tourist Areas 🌍 15:40 Price Adjustments and Market Credibility 📉 23:11 Flexibility in Rental Agreements 📄 29:31 Challenges in the Hospitality Industry 🏨 33:47 Market Predictions and Trends 🔍 38:58 Future Outlook for the Real Estate Market 🔮 Join real estate expert Silvia Eldawi as she dives into property market insights, agent success strategies, and industry storytelling. Whether you're an agent, investor, or homeowner, discover actionable advice, interviews with top professionals, mindset shifts, and tips for building a thriving property career and client base. 💛 Topics: Real estate, property investment, leasing, PropTech, negotiation tactics, agent branding, real estate training. Subscribe for weekly Golden Nuggets of real estate growth, leadership, and market mastery.

    Dubai Rentals Are Shifting | Landlords, Tenants & Operators React

  8. Apr 29

    Inside Dubai’s Talent War: Who’s Hiring? Who’s Moving? Who’s Winning?

    It’s been a telling few months for the Dubai real estate market - but where pressure really shows up first isn’t in pricing or data… it’s in people. In this episode, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jodi Thompson, Kameron Hutchinson, and Nathan Kearney to break down what’s really happening across the talent layer — hiring patterns, movement, expectations, and the shifting balance of power between candidates and brokerages. This is not theory. This is real-time. 🔍 What we cover: whether Dubai is still a candidate-led market the slowdown in agent movement vs perceived activity why top performers are still transacting — and staying loyal defensive vs aggressive hiring strategies the growing importance of experience over hype candidate expectations vs market reality salary pressure, commissions, and hiring appetite the quality problem in recruitment🧠 Core frameworks: Talent Cycle vs Market Cycle Candidate Power vs Brokerage Control Behaviour vs Headline Narrative🎯 Who this is for: Agents. Founders. Recruiters. Operators. Anyone trying to understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface of Dubai’s real estate market. 🎙️ Featuring: Silvia Eldawi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/ Jodi Thompson (Recruitment Director, White & Co) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-thompson-dubai/ Kameron Hutchinson (Director of Strategic Talent Acquisition, Allsopp & Allsopp) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameronwithak/ Nathan Kearney (Managing Director, Executive Search) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kearney-580153bb/ 🔗 Resources: White & Co – https://whiteandco.com Allsopp & Allsopp – https://allsoppandallsopp.com Executive Search - https://executivesearch.ae/ 💬 Watch, then decide for yourself — is the market still being driven by candidates… or are brokerages taking back control?

    Inside Dubai’s Talent War: Who’s Hiring? Who’s Moving? Who’s Winning?
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Golden Nuggets is PROPOLOGI®’s flagship original series - candid conversations with property’s movers & shakers, hosted by Silvia Eldawi. Expect real stories, honest debate, consumer guidance and practical playbooks from the people shaping property. Produced by PROPOLOGI®, an independent property media company creating original editorial series and brand-backed productions. 🔗 Watch, read and explore more at https://www.propologi.com/podcast

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  • Creator
    Silvia Eldawi
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Silvia Eldawi
  • Show Website
    Golden Nuggets

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