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Nottingham. A city of legend & a great property opportunity (starting with a 5% deposit)

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You too can be a one of the merry men (or women) by investing here with a deposit of just 5%!

Buying an investment property in the UK, a low-risk and steady market is much more affordable than you might think.

This conversion development has a low entry point with an excellent yield. Deposit of just 5% and easy payment plans.  Nottingham has a shortfall of quality rental property so there is high demand and above average rental yields

The city of Nottingham is probably best known for the legend of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, the outlaws who stole from the rich to give to the poor. With this incredible investment opportunity, you don’t need to be rich, or to steal from the rich, to invest.

This is a stylish collection of new 106 studios and one-bedroom apartments set in its own grounds with the widest array of in-house amenities in Nottingham, including 24/7 concierge, residents’ gym, shared lounges, gardens, private courtyard, collaborative workspace, meeting rooms and a games & entertainment room.

Edit 05/11/25:  Just 14 units remaining so don’t delay!

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10 Financial Resolutions for 2022 you can actually keep

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Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? And how many of them do we really keep?

financial resolutions2020 and 2021 have been tough years for large numbers of people and we can’t be sure of what else is in store, but knowing you have taken all the right financial steps will put you in a good position to weather any future storm.

Invariably, we could all do a little better and some focus rarely goes amiss. With that in mind here’s a list of 10 steps you can take to get yourself financially fitter in 2022.

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Family matters: some things never change

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Winston Churchill is a towering figure in British political history but was also an orator and writer. What I want to focus on is a quote that is relevant to most of our lives, even now, over 100 years after he said them:

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UAE Public Holidays for 2021

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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 public and private sector should be the same and these are the dates announced by the UAE Government.

This article will be updated throughout the year as any changes are announced so you can bookmark it in the knowledge that it will always be correct

As usual, dates of Islamic holidays will be subject to slight variation, dependent on moon sighting, and others may also change.

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New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information

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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 and legal issues that new residents need to be aware of.

The laws have changed a number of times in recent years and this article is regularly updated to take these changes into account.

Your ability to live in the UAE is linked to employment and it is impossible to rent a property (apart from on a short-term basis) without a residency visa and accompanying identity card.

These will be provided by your employer or as part of the package when you set up a trade licence if you wish to have your own business. There are now a few other visa options but you still need a visa to reside in the UAE.

Having an identity card is mandatory and you will be unable to do many things without it.

You also need a visa and ID card to buy a car, rent a property, get a UAE driving licence, get an alcohol licence – still a legal requirement for Dubai residents if you want to buy alcohol anywhere and or keep alcohol in your home although there are no charges these days and you getget your licence online in minutes.

Children require an ID card to attend school.

The rules can vary between emirates, and although the main legal issues are correct for all, this guide is mainly for Dubai residents.

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Can you afford to survive a critical illness?

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I have two simple questions for you. Could you and your family survive financially if you suffered a serious illness and were unable to work? Even if you could, would it decimate your savings and future plans?

Being diagnosed with cancer, heart disease or having a stroke is something you don’t expect and is often a matter of bad luck, but you can take steps to make sure you and your family can manage without any financial problems, taking away a major cause of stress.

Let me tell you about a true story. This happened to a client of mine.

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Life Assurance and Coronavirus – your questions answered

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With the spread of COVID-19 around the world, it is no surprise that people have queries about their existing life policies and that we have seen an uplift in applications in recent weeks. People have also been asking specific questions. Is it still possible to get life cover? Will my existing policy cover COVID-19? Will my premiums increase?

In this article I want to give you answers to many of the common questions I am being asked at this time.

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UAE Public Holidays for 2020

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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 public and private sector should be the same and these are the dates announced by the UAE Government.

As usual, dates of Islamic holidays will be subject to slight variation, dependent on moon sighting, and others may also change.

With this in mind, this article will be updated throughout the year as any changes are announced.

 

 

 Occasion Date Day of the week No. of Days
New Year’s Day January 1st Wednesday 1
Beginning of Ramadan* April 24th Friday 0
Eid Al Fitr* May 23rd Saturday 4
Arafat (Haj) Day* July 29th Wednesday 1
Eid Al Adha* July 30th Thursday 3
Hijri New Year’s Day* August 23rd Sunday 1
Prophet’s Birthday October 29th Thursday 1
Commemoration Day December 1st Tuesday 1
UAE National Day December 2nd & 3rd Wednesday & Thursday 2
*Islamic holiday dates are dependent on moon sighting and all are subject to confirmation and may change

 

I write articles such as this one as part of the holistic personal financial planning service and that I provide to expats, and the general consumer, financial and legal information that I provide in The National newspaper, on Capital Radio UAE, and on the Facebook group British Expats Dubai.

To arrange a meeting to discuss any aspect of your personal financial planning, please email me at keren@holbornassets.com     Please take a look at the other useful articles on this website.

Source: UAE Government Communications Office