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Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 10:41 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Oil deal.

In Switzerland, it would depend on the canton.
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 10:17 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Thank you. I made my career as a speculator in London - I arrived from India fresh out of uni with little experience of the real world. London gave me opportunities which back then were not available...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 8:55 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Thanks. That is an interesting point of view.

I assume you mean the safety of children in schools and general safety of the streets in the cities? If those are reasons, I can certainly understand...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 8:27 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

High taxes do affect me. The worse the finances of the government get, the higher the taxes will be - and this will chase capital away from the UK. People have short memories. High taxes and...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 6:04 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

If you don't mind me asking, what made you leave the UK?

When I first started working in the City, I always told myself that I will keep myself mobile. So I never bought a property in the UK...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 5:38 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Yes largely true although being in a place like London which has similar firms in fairly large number has its advantages. The same applies to Switzerland as well.

Being in Private Equity, I guess...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 5:27 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Thanks.

Yes rentals in Singapore are now higher than London. I love the place but it wouldn't necessarily be cheaper than London.

Im an oil and gas trader. What do you do?
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 5:17 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Thanks. Those are very useful points.

Yes 52 percent is the marginal rate. But the CGT was 18 percent and is now likely to go to 40-50 pc. and the pound is going to keep dropping - it's been...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 5:00 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

the feeling is mutual.
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 4:53 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Probably true. But if that kind of thing gets under your skin it reflects rather poorly on you.
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 4:48 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Depends on what one's definition of "loaded" is. I don't consider myself "loaded" but Im doing ok.

I would look to move to a city which offers a good infrastructure, good restaurants, clubs, and a...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 4:43 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

I don't drink. So the high price of alcohol is not an issue.

The £50,000 rent is for one bed flats or for villas? Im single and don't have a family.
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 4:41 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Yeah for good leaving the UK. After three or four years in the Gulf, I would probably return to India.
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 4:33 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

Visiting all of them won't be possible for me - as I only have 25 workings days off in a year. Hence the question.

I would only move for three to four years. Not looking to move for good.

How...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 4:19 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Re: Looking to move to the ME

At my income level, the taxes saved would be significant. I don't particularly like paying 52 percent income tax in Britain.

Thank you for your thoughts.
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2010, 3:29 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,131
Posted By wannabeexpat

Looking to move to the ME

Im a Londoner. Am looking to leave the UK for good. The key reason for my decision is the high taxes in Britain.

Im looking at the Middle East as a possibility. This isn't a post about potential...
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