Category Archives: Mortgages

Interest rates, inflation & UK mortgages – some facts

Posted on December 15, 2022 by FinancialUAE

I know a few people are worrying about mortgage interest rates and are hesitating buying property because of that so let’s put the increases it in perspective. There are loads of complex and jargon-heavy articles in the financial press but … Continue reading →

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UK Property Investment – 10 reasons why it makes sense

Posted on November 15, 2022 by FinancialUAE

UK property has a great deal of potential as an investment and it is easier to get into than you might think, with lower starting prices and plenty of benefits. Read on to find out why UK property could be … 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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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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