Time for another UK Budget and the first by Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey under the new Andy Burnham government.

Following every Budget or Statement, I write an article to give you a concise overview of some of the main points, with particular reference to any changes that have major relevance to those living outside of the UK, and especially in the GCC.

This time there are measures that will affect overseas landlords, pensions, and non-resident property owners.

The UK press will cover many points in detail but much of it will not be directly relevant to expats, or to people who are no longer tax resident in the UK, so my summaries focus on the points that will be most relevant to us.

I try and keep to the important and relevant points, the things that you need to know, as I appreciate it is rarely exciting reading! Continue reading →