Category Archives: Mortgages

A flight to bricks & mortar? Options to invest in UK & European property

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

In an uncertain world, it is understandable that we have seen an increase in property as an investment class. People have always liked investments that they fully understand, or can see and touch. Property markets are not equal and the … Continue reading →

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UK Stamp Duty to be even higher for non-residents?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Breaking news. It has been announced that the UK Government will shortly be issuing a new consultation document in which it will propose that the rate of Stamp Duty, the tax payable on purchase of a property, will increase further … Continue reading →

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Need to know: Taxes on UK property

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

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 →

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News: New UK mortgage options from just £30,000

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

For a long time now the minimum mortgage available for non-residents looking to buy property in the UK was £100,000 but we can now arrange mortgages from just £30,000.

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A guide to buying property & getting a mortgage in Dubai

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

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 →

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An expat’s guide to buying property in the UK

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

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 →

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Brexit – where are we now?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

It has now been a few weeks since the results of the UK’s referendum relating to the EU and as the dust starts to settle we may have a little more idea of the long terms effects. I am always … Continue reading →

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Mortgage offer Summer 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by

The in-house mortgage team is growing and every week we arrange numerous mortgages on properties in the UAE and the UK. The panel of lenders is the widest in the UAE and specialises in arranging finance for expats. We are … Continue reading →

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UK mortgages for UAE based expats

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

EDIT 2017. This has been superseded by a more recent article https://financialuae.me/2017/04/03/an-expats-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 … Continue reading →

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UAE mortgages and beyond…

Posted on July 20, 2015 by

I would like to let everyone know that I now have a dedicated in-house mortgage desk which can source a wide range of products and services from the whole of the market. If you are interested in buying a new … Continue reading →

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