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UK Spring Statement 2019 – points of relevance to expats

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has today delivered his Spring Statement. Less formal or broad in scope than the Budget, which moved to the Autumn last year, this is not about announcements on tax or spending, but … Continue reading →

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Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

The days of most expats having their children’s school fees paid for them are gone and even if you have an education allowance as part of your salary package it will stop once they finish secondary school. If they then … Continue reading →

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Teenagers & Money – 10 useful tips

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

There is no doubt that many youngsters leaving school this summer are lacking in practical knowledge about their finances. It is important to have some financial knowledge to safely negotiate the adult world so here are some points that every … Continue reading →

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Have you forgotten or lost a UK pension?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

This may sound like a silly question but research from a major British insurance company has shown that up there are up to 2.5 million forgotten UK pension plans.  Furthermore, the UK government estimates that the size of these forgotten … Continue reading →

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Need to know: VAT in the UAE, what it means for individuals

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

We have known about the introduction of VAT on 1st January 2018 since early 2016 but the official guidance and final rules have not long been issued. There seems to be a fair amount of misunderstanding as to how it … Continue reading →

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Need to know: Taxes on UK property

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

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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A guide to buying property & getting a mortgage in Dubai

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

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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