This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this insightful episode, Emmanuelle Causse, Secretary General of the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI), joins us to discuss the complex landscape of housing policy in Europe — where energy efficiency, affordability, and private property rights must coexist.We explore how the UIPI represents property owners across Europe, the challenges of overregulation, demographic shifts, and the push for sustainable housing without compromising homeowners’ interests.Chapters:00:01:00 – Introduction00:03:00 – History of the International Union of Property Owners00:05:00 – About the work and initiatives of UIPI00:15:00 – Balancing affordability and strong EU energy-efficiency policies00:23:00 – The outlook for private property ownership in the European Union00:35:00 – The future and new UIPI initiatives00:38:00 – Final thoughts and contact informationTopics:1. How EU energy policies impact property owners 2. The challenge of balancing tenants’ and landlords’ needs3. Housing diversity and market differences across Europe4. Why homeownership still matters in modern EuropeYou can contact Emmanuelle via:  / emmanuelle-causse-a4308314  https://www.uipi.com/

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode of HalloCasa, we speak with Alireza Memar from New Jersey, USA — Past President of the Greater Bergen Association of Realtors, Global Coordinator for the Middle East and Africa at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and Inaugural President of the Board of Advisory at the International MLS Forum.With over four decades in real estate, Alireza shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Iran during the Revolution to becoming a global leader in real estate collaboration. He discusses the challenges of starting from scratch in the U.S., the importance of Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) education, and how MLS systems and data standards are transforming international real estate markets.Timestamps:00:02:50 – Early life and career beginnings00:05:50 – Starting from zero in the USA: language, business, and resilience00:09:50 – Importance of CIPS and global cross-border transactions00:10:50 – Leadership at the Greater Bergen Association of Realtors00:15:50 – The evolving role of Realtor Associations00:17:20 – Global Coordinator for the Middle East and Africa at NAR00:20:50 – Collaboration with bilateral partners worldwide00:22:50 – International MLS Forum 2025 in Toronto00:27:10 – How MLS systems work and connect markets00:36:10 – Global MLS initiatives, RESO standards, and future outlook00:40:50 – Final reflectionsYou can contact Alireza via:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alireza-memar-80771715/

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This time we talked with Julian Josephs, a global real estate leader, FIABCI Medal of Honor recipient, and former World President of FIABCI.

In this in-depth conversation, Julian shares his decades-long experience in international real estate, including:

00:02:10 – Introduction and career overview

00:05:10 – How money flows from Europe to the USA have evolved and the history of cross-border transactions

00:08:10 – Assessing geographies for real estate investments

00:12:00 – Challenging cross-border transactions Julian has been involved in

00:14:00 – The impact and contributions of FIABCI on global real estate

00:15:10 – Julian’s approach and contribution to real estate education, including practicing investment scenarios

00:17:10 – Perspectives on affordable and social housing

00:18:10 – Pivotal career moments and key learnings

00:20:00 – Advice for young professionals starting in real estate

00:22:00 – The evolution of events and conferences in global real estate

00:25:00 – Final words, conclusion, and contact information

If you’re a real estate professional, investor, or student looking to understand international markets, cross-border transactions, and leadership in real estate, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Jerry Hammond, President and CEO of Hammond International Properties in Toronto. Jerry shares his journey in luxury real estate, strategies for building a successful brokerage, and insights into the Toronto and global luxury property markets.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Introduction00:02:00 – Jerry’s early years and motivation to jump into real estate00:06:30 – Key elements to succeed as a luxury real estate agent00:09:00 – Listening to clients and understanding their desires00:11:00 – Building and growing a sustainable luxury brokerage in Toronto00:16:00 – Balancing control vs trusting the process in high-end real estate00:20:00 – Overcoming challenges when starting your own brokerage00:25:20 – Creating and maintaining a strong, motivated team00:29:00 – Toronto luxury market insights and marketing listings effectively00:33:00 – Jerry’s charity involvements00:35:00 – Current luxury market and Canada as a global investment location00:40:00 – Global real estate trends and Jerry’s political insights00:48:00 – Conclusion, final thoughts, and contact informationContact Information Jerrey Hammond:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryhammond-luxuryrealestateleader/https://www.hammondinternationalproperties.com/

his episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Jeff King, CEO of Greater Vancouver REALTORS®.Jeff shares his fascinating journey from the music industry to real estate, highlighting the surprising similarities between the two worlds. We dive deep into industry disruption, the role of real estate associations, the increasing trend of clients fact-checking agents in real time, and why a growth mindset is crucial for success today.Timestamps00:01:00 – Introduction00:02:00 – Moving from Music Industry to Real Estate00:04:00 – Disruption in Real Estate vs. Music & Fintech00:06:00 – Clients Fact-Checking Agents in Real-Time00:09:00 – The Role of Associations in the Real Estate Economy00:16:00 – Importance of Growth Mindset00:18:00 – Conclusion & Final ThoughtsLearn more about Greater Vancouver REALTORS®: https://www.gvrealtors.ca/Follow Jeff:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkingceo/

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Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we spoke with Paulo Barros Trindade, CEO of TERRAVAL Valuation and Chairman of TEGOVA.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Paulo shares his expertise on valuation standards, the role of ESG, the challenge of uncertainty, and the future of the appraisal profession in Europe and beyond.

Chapters:

00:01:00 Introduction

00:03:00 About TEGOVA, ASAVAL and their role in valuation

00:09:00 The certification process & obtaining the REV Certificate

00:14:00 Evolution of the Valuers and Appraisers profession

00:18:00 The element of uncertainty in valuation

00:22:00 Assessing external environmental, political & geographical forces

00:25:00 ESG’s growing importance in the EU

00:28:00 The appraisal process: onsite vs. big data analytics

00:35:00 Transparency of real estate data across Europe

00:38:00 Paulo’s most challenging appraisal projects

00:45:00 Tips for young professionals in valuation and appraisal

00:52:00 Conclusion & final thoughtsConnect with Paulo: https://www.terraval.pt/

https://tegova.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-barros-trindade-rev-rev-bv-aa310269/

PS: Unfortunately, I lost the last part of the video from around 30 minutes onwards.

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In this episode, we speak with Duccio Cardelli, founding partner of AND STUDIO architects in Paris and Shanghai.

Duccio shares his philosophy of architecture, the importance of cultural context, and how he approaches projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

From starting each project with a "blank mind," to reflections on sustainability, mega-projects, and urban planning in Saudi Arabia, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.

Timestamps

00:01:00 Introduction

00:02:50 About Duccio’s Philosophy and AND STUDIO

00:09:30 Embracing Local Culture in Architecture

00:16:00 The Blank Mind Approach to New Project

s00:22:00 Mega Projects: Asia & Middle East vs. Europe

00:28:50 Saudi Arabia vs. China – Development Blueprints

00:36:50 Urban Planning in Saudi Arabia: Water & Vertical Farming

00:41:40 Duccio’s Entrepreneurial Journey

00:47:40 Advice for Recent Architecture Graduates

00:57:00 Conclusion & Contact InformationIf you’re passionate about architecture, urban design, and sustainable development, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Connect with Duccio Cardelli and AND STUDIO:

Website: https://www.andstudio.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duccio-cardelli-1501012b/

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In this 225th episode of HalloCasa, we talk with Matthias Gass, founder & CEO of Gass Immobilien, President of FIABCI Austria, and expert in strategic real estate consulting and asset management.

We talked about the evolution of Austria’s real estate market, the dynamics of Vienna as a property hub, and how geopolitics like the Ukraine war have shaped investor sentiment.

Matthias also shares insights into educational real estate projects, tips for international investors in Austria, and a look ahead to the FIABCI World Real Estate Congress 2026 in Vienna.

Timestamps:

00:01:30 Introduction

00:03:30 Evolution of the Real Estate Market in Austria and Vienna during the past 20 years

00:11:00 Impact of the Ukraine War on the Austrian Real Estate market and its geopolitical importance

00:16:00 About Vienna Real Estate

00:23:00 About Gass Immobilien

00:30:00 School and educational real estate projects in Austria

00:38:00 Investing in Austria with Gass Immobilien and tips for investors

00:45:30 The FIABCI World Real Estate Congress 2026 in Vienna

00:49:30 Conclusion, Final Words & Contact Information

You can contact Matthias via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-gass-immobilien-consulting

/https://www.matthiasgass.com/

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This time we sat down with Kosmas Theodorides, President of the Confederation of European Real Estate Associations (CERA) and Vice President of CEPI, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges in Europe: the housing crisis.Kosmas recently addressed the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis, speaking about vacant homes and repurposing.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

The reality of affordable housing across the EU

The impact of inflation, money printing, and monetary policy since 2008 and during Covid

The long-term implications of abandoning the Gold Standard

How national debt and policy decisions shape housing markets

The struggles of the middle class and younger generations

CEPI’s role in driving housing policy at the European levelPossible EU-wide measures to address the crisis and ensure sustainable housing for the future

Whether you’re a policymaker, real estate professional, or simply concerned about the future of housing, this episode connects macroeconomic forces with everyday realities.

Timestamps:

00:01:04 Introduction

00:02:04 Context of Affordable Housing in the EU & source of inflation

00:08:04 Money printing, national debt & housing wealth gaps

00:13:04 Middle class and challenges in accessing housing

00:20:04 Gold Standard abandonment & economic cycles

00:27:04 Demographics, inflation & housing shortages in Greece & the West

00:30:40 Potential policies at national & EU level

00:33:40 CEPI’s role before the European Parliament

00:37:10 Liberal markets vs political intervention

00:39:40 Affordable housing outlook in the EU & next steps for CEPI

00:43:40 Conclusion & contact

Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosmas-theodorides-70526216/