Helping investors make smarter Dubai property decisions since 2003.
Dubai property is full of noise. This channel cuts through it.
I'm Steven Leckie, Associate Director at haus&haus, and I've been helping investors buy property in Dubai since 2003.
Here you'll find straightforward market analysis, off plan opportunities, investment strategies, developer reviews, and honest opinions on what's really happening in Dubai real estate.
No hype. No developer marketing. No clickbait.
Just practical insights, real market experience, and honest advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and make better investment decisions.
Whether you're buying your first property or building a portfolio, my goal is to help you understand what you're buying, why you're buying it, and what the risks and opportunities really are.
If you want clear, straight-talking insights from someone actively working in the Dubai property market every day, you're in the right place.
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Steven Leckie
Grateful to be featured in Estate Magazine (@estatemagazineofficial) , sharing a look back at over two decades in Dubai real estate and the philosophy that has shaped me and my team along the way.
Here's why strategy comes before acquisition, and what it takes to build trust with investors buying from overseas.
If you're exploring Dubai property investment and want that same strategy-first approach, the full article link is below, or book a call at stevenleckie.com.
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Most off-plan content in Dubai ends at "the project looks great."
That's not how I invest, and it's not how I'd advise you.
In my latest YouTube Video, I analysed a real 2BR at SOL Luxe on Sheikh Zayed Road and asked the questions that actually decide the deal:
Is this unit priced right, or am I overpaying?
What does the view actually change?
Is the developer's execution risk worth the discount?
What does a conservative rental yield and the 50%-on-completion plan really mean for my return?
I look at this for overseas investors who are considering Dubai off-plan but want someone to go unit-by-unit before they commit.
Book a call using the link: www.stevenleckie.com/contact?utm_source=YouTube&ut…
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Did Dubai Property Crash in H1 2026?
Full Market Report & Data Breakdown in my channel.
Dubai recorded 79,300 residential transactions worth over AED 221 billion in H1 2026.
Does that mean the Dubai property market crashed?
In my video, I break down the real story behind the numbers: off-plan resale risk, the 2027–2028 supply pipeline, villa vs. apartment performance, and what Cavendish Maxwell's data says about rental trends.
Want to invest? Visit www.stevenleckie.com
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Thinking of buying off-plan in Dubai? Not every developer deserves your deposit.
Here are 4 red flags I look for as an agent and why I walk away the moment I see them.
No escrow account.
No finalized SPA.
Radio silence on construction progress.
And a legal department bigger than their customer service which almost always means zero flexibility for clients, before or after the sale.
If you're serious about Dubai real estate investment, protecting your capital starts before you sign, NOT after.
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Thinking about buying property in Dubai from abroad? Here are 3 questions every overseas investor asks me before they start looking.
How many agents should you actually be talking to?
Do you need a Dubai bank account?
Should you register with every developer to "compare options"?
Most of what feels like due diligence just wastes your time and puts your number on a dozen sales databases. Swipe through for the real answers.
If you're serious about a Dubai off-plan investment, the process can be done entirely remotely. No local bank account, no flights required.
Ready to talk numbers and timelines?
Head to www.stevenleckie.com
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Off-plan apartments have built Dubai's investor market for good reason. But there's a supply gap most overseas investors haven't looked at — commercial real estate near dense residential communities.
In this video: a quick investment case on O1NE District, Motor City — starting at AED 2,600/ft².
Full breakdown on my Youtube channel and get on a call: stevenleckie.com
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5 reasons overseas investors are choosing Dubai property over the UK, US, and Europe. Swipe through, and visit stevenleckie.com to book a call.
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This podcast hit on something that a lot of people in real estate still do not fully understand yet.
The future is not just AI.
The future is not just branding.
And it is definitely not about shouting the loudest online.
Josh Phegan made a brilliant point. The people who win over the next 10 years will combine technology with genuine human connection.
That really stood out to me.
Dubai was also discussed heavily throughout the podcast and one thing he said was very interesting. Most cities react to growth. Dubai plans for it years in advance.
The conversation around the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, infrastructure, migration, business growth and the long-term vision was refreshing because it is exactly what many people outside the UAE still fail to see.
A few other takeaways that stuck with me:
• Personal brands are powerful, but they do not always scale
• Human connection is becoming more valuable, not less
• The Middle East will create enormous wealth over the next 20 years
• Great businesses still come back to trust, service and relationships
• Technology should support people, not replace them
Also, Josh mentioned me and compared me to a toilet at McDonalds :-)
Really enjoyed this one. Worth listening to if you are in business, real estate or trying to understand where the world is heading next.
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