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. 7h ago ·  Video

    When a Property Survey Is Actually a Deal Breaker

    AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove A bad property survey can make even the most committed buyer question everything. But when is a survey genuinely telling you to walk away — and when is it simply flagging an issue that can be investigated, managed or renegotiated? In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Liana Loporto-Browne, Managing Director of Loporto Browne Residential, to unpack some of the findings that can make buyers panic. From damp, subsidence and Japanese knotweed to woodworm, down valuations and structural issues, Liana explains why the first response shouldn’t always be fear — and why understanding the scale of the problem matters. They also discuss how buyers can approach renegotiation after a survey and the point at which independent professional advice should outweigh the desire to keep a purchase alive. 🎙️ WHAT WE COVER • Why property surveys can look terrifying • Which findings shouldn’t automatically make you panic • Damp and when to bring in a specialist • Subsidence and why context matters • Japanese knotweed and treatment plans • Woodworm in older properties • What a down valuation means • When a second valuation may differ • How to renegotiate after a bad survey • When it may genuinely be time to walk away 👀 WHO IS THIS FOR? Home buyers, sellers, first-time buyers and movers trying to understand what a property survey is actually telling them — plus estate agents helping clients navigate a difficult survey. 💡 GOLDEN NUGGET “If your surveyor and lawyer are telling you to walk away from a bad survey, you walk away.” ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why property surveys can feel terrifying 00:48 Rightmove supports this season 01:21 When should a bad survey stop you buying? 03:07 Damp: don’t immediately panic 04:14 Subsidence: how serious is it? 05:01 Japanese knotweed 06:12 Woodworm and scary survey language 07:00 What is a down valuation? 08:36 Which findings should really worry you? 10:00 Can you renegotiate after a bad survey? 11:23 When should you walk away? 12:06 Golden Nugget and close 🤝 MORE FROM RIGHTMOVE AD | 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/ 👤 ABOUT LIANA LOPORTO-BROWNE Liana Loporto-Browne, Managing Director, Loporto Browne Residential (London) Liana draws on her experience working with buyers and sellers to explore how property surveys affect transactions, why certain findings cause buyers to panic and how agents can help people navigate the next conversation. 🔗 FOLLOW SILVIA ELDAWI Website: https://propologi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/ ▶️ WATCH NEXT Watch the complete Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfgAOYYBteUk 💬 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.

    When a Property Survey Is Actually a Deal Breaker

  2. 1d ago ·  Video

    How I Built Trust Before I Walked Through the Door

    AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove How do you build trust in a market where nobody knows your name? When Zee Faridi entered estate agency, he had no established agency brand, local track record or personal brand. So he made himself visible. In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Zee tells Silvia Eldawi how simple property videos, repeated exposure and getting in front of the camera helped turn him from an unknown agent into a familiar face in his local market. For Zee, the goal isn't necessarily virality. It's familiarity — being seen on boards, on Rightmove, across social media and eventually in person, so trust has already started forming before he walks through the front door. But behind that drive is a much more personal story. Zee reflects on growing up with financial instability and wanting to become the kind of positive example he says he didn't have growing up. 🎙️ WHAT WE COVER • Building recognition from scratch • Why repeated visibility can help build trust • Being known before walking through the front door • Why Zee keeps his property videos simple • The personal story behind Zee's drive • Creating opportunities for other people • Keeping the habits that helped him get started 👀 WHO IS THIS FOR? Estate agents, agency owners and property professionals thinking about personal brand, local visibility, social media and building trust before the valuation appointment — plus anyone building something from scratch. 💡 GOLDEN NUGGET “If he did it, I can do it.” ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 They knew me before I walked in 00:33 Rightmove supports this season 01:06 From zero brand awareness to recognition 01:33 Building a personal brand through social media 02:31 From unknown to familiar face 03:35 What social media actually delivers 04:18 Why simple property videos work 04:56 Why people love looking at property 05:51 Do you need to go viral? 06:59 Using Rightmove to stay visible 07:31 Building the brand beyond estate agency 08:34 The story behind Zee's drive 09:34 “It's bigger than me” 10:20 Creating opportunities for others 10:53 What's next for Zee? 🤝 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/ ▶️ WATCH NEXT Watch the complete Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfgAOYYBteUk 💬 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.

    How I Built Trust Before I Walked Through the Door

  3. 2d ago ·  Video

    My Estate Agency Nearly Collapsed in 2008: Here’s What I Did

    AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove What happens when one of the toughest periods of your career becomes the catalyst for what comes next? When the property market crashed in 2008, the business Steve Pymm had spent years building suddenly faced a very different reality. In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Steve tells Silvia Eldawi how that difficult period forced Pymm & Co to adapt — leading to the creation of its lettings business, new opportunities for growth and a business model that continued to evolve with the market. From selling suits in Norwich to building his own estate agency, navigating the crash and later making difficult decisions about his branch network, this is a conversation about resilience, reinvention and knowing when to change. 🎙️ WHAT WE COVER • How Steve found his way into estate agency • Starting Pymm & Co in 2005 • What the 2008 property crash meant for the business • Why the downturn led to a lettings department • The rise of the “accidental landlord” • The employee who told Steve: “I believe in you” • Why the traditional branch model had to change • Steve's “triangle of trust” and five Ps 👀 WHO IS THIS FOR? Estate agents, agency owners, property professionals and business leaders navigating changing markets, difficult decisions and knowing when to adapt. 💡 GOLDEN NUGGETS Punctuality. Performance. Persistence. Personality. Positivity. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Things always change 00:37 Rightmove supports this season 01:10 The year that nearly broke Steve 02:00 From selling suits to estate agency 03:30 Building Pymm & Co 03:50 The 2008 property crash 05:00 The lettings business is born 05:35 Who were the “accidental landlords”? 06:35 “I believe in you” 07:45 The making of the business 08:25 Turning crisis into opportunity 09:00 Why the branch model had to change 10:05 You can't let your heart rule your head 11:00 The triangle of trust 12:20 Steve's five Ps 13:30 Golden Nugget and close 🤝 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/ 👤 ABOUT STEVE PYMM Steve Pymm is Managing Director of Pymm & Co in Norwich and has spent more than three decades in estate agency. 🔗 FOLLOW SILVIA ELDAWI Website: https://propologi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/ ▶️ WATCH NEXT Watch the complete Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfgAOYYBteUk 💬 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.

    My Estate Agency Nearly Collapsed in 2008: Here’s What I Did

  4. 3d 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

  5. Trailer ·  Video

    🇬🇧 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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 🎯

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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
    214
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Silvia Eldawi
  • Show Website
    Golden Nuggets

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