The Truth About Property Management in Dubai | Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make

Buying the property is the easy part but managing it is where investors win or lose. In this episode I talk to Louisa Bridge, Head of Property Management at haus & haus, about the side of property ownership most investors underestimate. We cover the differences between managing property in the UK vs the UAE, why so many landlords eventually hand the keys to a professional, how long it really takes to rent a unit, and the move-in/move-out process that protects your asset. Louisa also breaks down furnished vs unfurnished returns, the role of a solid tenancy addendum, what happens when a landlord–tenant dispute ends up in court, and exactly how property management fees are structured. Whether you're an overseas investor who'll never see the unit, a first-time landlord, or an off-plan buyer about to collect your keys, this is a practical look at protecting your investment and keeping it earning. 00:00 – Intro 02:12 – Inside Louisa's role and her property management team 03:20 – Managing property in the UK vs the UAE: what actually changes 05:46 – Why investors hand their property to a management company 07:29 – Move-in and move-out: the process that protects your asset 13:07 – How long it really takes to rent a property in Dubai 14:24 – Using technology to manage property more efficiently 16:33 – The go-between: handling the landlord–tenant relationship 17:59 – Why a strong tenancy addendum matters more than you think 19:05 – Furnished or unfurnished: which rents better? 21:22 – The single most expensive mistake landlords make 22:58 – How hard is it for a tenant to take a landlord to court? 24:28 – And how hard is it for a landlord to take a tenant to court? 27:27 – Property management fees, explained 32:58 – The biggest shifts in Dubai's rental market over 5 years 34:37 – The real case for professional property management 35:40 – Why regular maintenance inspections pay for themselves 38:38 – Looking after your water heater and AC 41:56 – One myth about being a landlord in Dubai 42:10 – One thing every overseas investor gets wrong 42:34 – One thing every tenant wishes landlords understood 43:16 – One thing every landlord wishes tenants understood If you'd like to know more about investing in off plan properties in Dubai, book a call at: https://www.stevenleckie.com/connect-... 🔔 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel. 📲 Follow Steven on social media: Instagram:   / steven_leckie   TikTok:   / stevenleckie   #DubaiRealEstate #PropertyManagement #DubaiProperty #PropertyInvestment