Category Archives: Mortgages

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

Posted on June 16, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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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