In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, Nick and Steven sit down with Eoin Baillie, a former gas engineer from West Lothian who’s now one of Dubai’s top-performing real estate brokers. After years in the Scottish property scene, Eoin made a bold move to the UAE — with no contacts, no leads, and 14 suitcases to his name.

Today, he’s earning up to £100K per month in commissions, brokering multi-million-dirham deals, and running a high-performing team in one of the world’s most competitive real estate markets.

Episode Highlights:

🏠 Life Before Dubai

• How Eoin got started in property in Scotland

• His experience in construction, lettings, flips, and service accommodation

• Why he decided to walk away from his UK portfolio to start fresh

✈️ Taking the Leap to Dubai

• What it really costs to relocate — and why £25K is the minimum buffer

• Leaving with 14 suitcases and no guarantee of income

• Why his first 6 months nearly broke him

💼 Building a Business in Dubai Real Estate

• The difference between “glamorous” Dubai real estate and the actual grind

• Working 14-hour days, handling rejection, and building a name from scratch

• The deal that changed everything — and pulled him back from quitting

📈 Making £100K Months in Commission

• The mindset shift needed to go from chasing rent to chasing multi-million dirham deals

• The value of showing up every day — even when the pipeline is empty

• How social media helped him stand out in a crowded market

🧠 Mindset, Struggles & Growth

• Why Dubai is a pressure cooker — and not for everyone

• The emotional toll of starting from zero

• Eoin’s honest take on mental health, family sacrifice, and staying grounded

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