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10 tips for dealing with debt in the UAE
It is sadly all too common for people to get into debt whilst living in the UAE, for multiple reasons, so this article is designed to give you the steps to work through to deal with any debt problems you … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, saving money, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, debt in UAE, debt management, financial advice Dubai, Financial advice UAE, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, On Your Side, The National, UAE, UAE banks, UAE consumer advice
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Need to know: 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, Investment, Life Assurance, Need to know, Pension, Tax & info, Wills
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai Mortgages, expat mortgages, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Financial advice UAE, financial adviser Dubai, Financial planning for women, financial priorities, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, life assurance, life insurance dubai, Retirement planning, UK pensions for expats, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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2018 – how will it be for you & your finances?
There is no doubt that we live in interesting times on many levels and naturally people will have financial concerns. High on the list of worries is the potential adverse effect of a geopolitical event but it is the potential … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News, Pension, Tax & info, Wills
Tagged 2018 finance, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai expat, Dubai financial advice, Dubai IFA, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, financial adviser Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, UAE, Wills in the UAE
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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 article has been superseded by one published on 25th August 2020 New to Dubai? Important facts and financial information
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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