Episode 19 - Snagging and Inspections

Property Talk from Louise's Lounge

Exclusive Links Podcast- Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we bring to you Episode 19 of our Podcast “Snagging and Inspections.” Joining Louise on the couch is Ehab Farid, CEO of GTA Inspectors, a RERA-certified snagging company. GTA Inspectors are also proud members of the Association of Professional Engineers and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors - both held in high regard as the most respected inspection associations in the world. Ehab brings to the podcast vast experience spanning over 3 decades with fortune 500 companies and multinational experience in North America, Australia, New Zealand and the MENA region.

• Learn about the common issues and defects in the property market in the UAE.
• Does a property inspection provide any guarantees with the service? and how much does an independent property inspection cost?
• Ehab explains why an independent property inspection provides more peace of mind for the investor when buying a new property off plan from a developer.
• How do the differences in the landscapes of the inspections across various countries compare? Will a property inspection ever be considered a normal condition of purchase in Dubai?
• Louise asks if GTA Inspectors have ever ‘killed a deal.” Ehab explains how a professional assessment of a property and inspectors report can be used as a negotiation tool when buying in the secondary market.
• So why would you call GTA inspectors when buying off plan with a DLP or warranty from the developer? Listen and learn more.

Thank you Ehab for your time today and for sharing your insights into the importance of an in-depth and independent property inspection when buying property in Dubai.

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