Category Archives: General financial information

UK Budget & Spending Review October 2021 – a summary for expats

Posted on October 27, 2021 by FinancialUAE

As has been the case for the past couple of years, many of the Budget measure have been leaked or drip-fed to the press so we were not expecting much in the way of surprises and there is nothing that … Continue reading →

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How to invest in UK property without stress

Posted on October 12, 2021 by FinancialUAE

In an uncertain world, it is understandable that we have seen an increase in interest in investing in property. It is human nature to want to put your money into something that you can see and touch. Property markets are … Continue reading →

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Golden visas & second passports – making borders a thing of the past

Posted on August 24, 2021 by FinancialUAE

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a passport that allows them to travel around the world with minimum hassle and without having to apply to a visa wherever they go. If you don’t have that privilege, did you know … Continue reading →

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Are your investment funds in the dog house?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by FinancialUAE

It is estimated that in the UK alone more than £8 billion is languishing in under-performing investment funds. Add all the money in offshore funds and other jurisdictions and the number is worryingly large. These poorly performing funds, known as … Continue reading →

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Higher education costs – the facts & how you can plan

Posted on April 1, 2021 by FinancialUAE

The days of most expats having their children’s school fees paid for them are gone and even if you have an education allowance as part of your salary package it will stop on finishing secondary school. If they then want … Continue reading →

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Why investing can be more than just money

Posted on March 22, 2021 by FinancialUAE

For a significant number of investors, investing in shares and funds can feel like a dance with the devil as they have to compromise personal values to achieve a return. With the growing awareness of the environmental impact of modern … Continue reading →

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UK Budget March 2021 – the facts for expats

Posted on March 3, 2021 by FinancialUAE

There is no question that this will not have been an easy Budget to put together. There are still uncertainties in respect of Covid19 and the UK economy has problems, for more than one reason. With so many people on … Continue reading →

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The future of investing is… flexible

Posted on February 1, 2021 by FinancialUAE

We all know that we need to invest our money to make it grow but the options for expats in the UAE have been a little limited, until now.  Following changes in legislation, I am now delighted to offer fully … Continue reading →

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Family matters: some things never change

Posted on January 25, 2021 by FinancialUAE

Winston Churchill is a towering figure in British political history but was also an orator and writer. What I want to focus on is a quote that is relevant to most of our lives, even now, over 100 years after … Continue reading →

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