Tag Archives: Dubai financial advice

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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The retirement time bomb & why it’s even worse for women

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

Retirement planning is rarely seen as an exciting topic but no one can deny that planning for your financial future is important. It becomes even more important when you find out that the vast majority of people are woefully underfunded … Continue reading →

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Financial resolutions – get your money in shape for 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

At this time of year it is popular to make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? Making sure you are financially fit is as important as vowing to visit the gym regularly but once … Continue reading →

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The 12 Days of Christmas – the cost of recreating it in the UAE

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

It’s the time of year for seasonal cheer and goodwill to all men so for a little fun I’ve put together something a little different. It can be tough to decide what to buy for your significant other, particularly when … Continue reading →

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Tax information for British expats – the Personal Allowance

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

The UK has a progressive tax system and so the rate of tax payable increases as income increases. All UK residents have a Personal Allowance which means that the first part of their income is free from UK income tax.  For … Continue reading →

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2018 – how will it be for you & your finances?

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

There is no doubt that we live in interesting times on many levels and naturally people will have financial concerns. High on the list of worries is the potential adverse effect of a geopolitical event but it is the potential … Continue reading →

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Can you afford to have a serious illness? The facts for the UAE.

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

The sad and somewhat worrying fact is that anyone can suffer from a serious illness at any time. It doesn’t matter how healthy you feel, and serious illness does not discriminate by gender, age, nationality or income. Have you considered … Continue reading →

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