Tag Archives: consumer advice

UK Spring Statement, March 2022 – a summary for expats

The Spring Statement is essentially a mini-Budget, allowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer to make announcements, some minor changes, and to provides updates on the economy.  It does not usually include major tax or spending changes. This is not an … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

UK Budget & Spending Review October 2021 – a summary for expats

As has been the case for the past couple of years, many of the Budget measure have been leaked or drip-fed to the press so we were not expecting much in the way of surprises and there is nothing that … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info, UAE Life, UK Property | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

UK Budget March 2021 – the facts for expats

There is no question that this will not have been an easy Budget to put together. There are still uncertainties in respect of Covid19 and the UK economy has problems, for more than one reason. With so many people on … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Tax & info, UAE Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

UAE Public Holidays for 2021

These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year, as well as notable dates, so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days of holiday for both the … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, UAE Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New personal laws in the UAE but what do they really mean for you?

I am sure most people have seen the articles about some significant legislative changes in the UAE with changes to the penal code and personal status laws and these are very positive in all respects. In this article, I want … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Property, UAE Life, Wills | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information

Welcome to Dubai and a new and exciting life. There is a lot to learn and while this is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai, it does give you a useful overview of many of the financial … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, Need to know, On Your Side columns from The National newspaper, saving money, Tax & info, UAE Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected.  In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading

Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Moving from the UAE to the UK? Do you have a proper financial exit plan?

When you relocate from one country to another there is a great deal you need to think about. These include the practical problems of shipping your possessions, finding a place to live, finding new schools for children, new employment and … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Cost-effective currency transfers – secure & safe

Most expats have a need to move money between currencies and it makes sense to find a way to do this securely, easily and where you can save money. At the present time, it is important that you can do … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, Need to know, saving money, UAE Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Need to know: UAE Labour Law in the time of Coronavirus

As many will be aware, I have been writing about UAE employment regulations, and other matters, in my weekly column in The National newspaper since 2008. This is addition to my main business as an Independent Financial Adviser. All columns … Continue reading

Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments