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Category Archives: Tax & info
Need to know: VAT in the UAE, what it means for individuals
We have known about the introduction of VAT on 1st January 2018 since early 2016 but the official guidance and final rules have not long been issued. There seems to be a fair amount of misunderstanding as to how it … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Tax & info, Uncategorized
Tagged British Expats, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai Mortgages, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, IFA Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, professional advice, UAE VAT, VAT, VAT in UAE
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UK Autumn Budget 2017 – the facts for expats
This is the first Autumn Budget after it was announced that the main one would be issued towards the end of each year. This time there is little that directly affects expats and much of the focus was on the … Continue reading
How to focus on your financial priorities
Many of us muddle through our financial lives, not focusing on what matters the most, so this article is designed to help you sort out your financial priorities. You have probably thought that there are some issues you need to … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, Tax & info, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, consumer advice, critical illness cover, Dubai, Dubai Eye, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, financial priorities, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Keren Bobker, life assurance, life cover, Wills in the UAE
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Need to know: New to Dubai? Important financial information
This is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai but one that gives an overview of many of the financial, and some of the legal, issues of which new residents need to be aware. Your ability to live … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, News, Tax & info, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, Dubai, Dubai banks, Dubai expat, Dubai Eye, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, information for new expats, moving to Dubai, new to Dubai, offshore investment, UAE labour law, wills in Dubai
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Need to know: Taxes on UK property
I have previously written about the various taxes that relate to the ownership of property in the UK but this article brings all the information together in one handy guide. This is written for the benefit of expats. There are … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Mortgages, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, Dubai financial advice, Dubai IFA, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, expat tax advice, financial planner, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, professional advice, Stamp Duty, UK, UK property tax, UK tax
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A guide to buying property & getting a mortgage in Dubai
Buying a property in the UAE can be daunting, especially for the first-time buyer. Expats have only been able to buy here since 2001, and only in specific areas, so many people are unfamiliar with the process as it can … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Mortgages, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, Dubai Mortgages, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, mortgages, property investment Dubai, UAE Mortgages, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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An expat’s guide to buying property in the UK
No matter what is happening in the rest of the world, interest in the UK housing market remains strong with many people looking to buy a property as part of their portfolio of investments, or as a future home. For … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Mortgages, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, British financial adviser, cemap, Dubai Mortgages, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, mortgage advice, mortgage adviser, mortgages, UK mortgage, UK property, UK property investment
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UK Budget March 2017 – the main points for expats
9th March 2017 saw the final UK Spring Budget as the announcements now move to the Autumn. As ever there were a number of measures that will affect expats, including a surprise regarding pensions. This article is a brief overview … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Pension, Tax & info, Uncategorized
Tagged British Expats, Budget, Dubai, expat, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, professional advice, Retirement planning, UK Budget 2017, UK pension, UK tax
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UK Autumn Statement, November 2016 – the facts that expats need to know
Following changes of leadership in the Conservative Party earlier this year, the new UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, presented the UK Autumn Statement and Spending Review to parliament on 24th November. These reports are always lengthy and whilst … Continue reading
Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family
This article has been superseded, Please see this revised one. published 30th March 2020 Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family – March 2020 As with most matters, personalised advice is required based on your specific … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Tax & info, Wills
Tagged British Expats, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Sharia & wills, sharia law UAE, UAE wills, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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