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Forum: Middle East
Jul 13th 2021, 10:21 am
Replies: 1
Views: 898
Posted By rugbymummy

Decent Apartments on Island

Left AUH in 2014 arriving back in UK in 2018 via Oman. We had a new apartment on Reem Island last time (Tala Tower area where the new cinema never got built but might have now!) and traffic then...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 4th 2016, 9:47 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Returning to UK and tax changes from 2013/14

Thanks Johnnyboy11!
Forum: Middle East
Dec 4th 2016, 8:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Returning to UK and tax changes from 2013/14

Thanks Meow - We thought 5 years as the HMRC site seems to say that under the rule change in 13/14 tax year but like much of HMRCs information it's not easy to follow as you are constantly referred...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 4th 2016, 4:54 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By rugbymummy

Returning to UK and tax changes from 2013/14

Have searched through and although this has probably been asked before I can't find an answer but I know there are some experts out there who will be able to answer! Husband left UK in October 2012...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 29th 2016, 8:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,879
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: clothing for curvy women in MUSCAT????

The usual UK high street shops are in Muscat, Next, H & M, Matalan, M & S , Monsoon etc. Not necessarily all together in the same mall I grant you but if you drive around you have choice and a...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 23rd 2014, 9:41 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,100
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: From the UK to Muscat. Help please

Dolphin village is about 20 mins out. is good for facilities like pool, club etc but it depends if you like close contact living similar to holiday complex style - not for everyone (including us!)...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2014, 7:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Visa to Oman

You can get a tourist visa on arrival at airport/border crossing if you come in by road and are a British citizen - 20 OMR if I remember correctly? Pay by card. You must have at least 6 months to run...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 25th 2014, 4:32 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Removal companies AD to Oman

Thanks all. We're going with Freight International as a good price including everything we asked for and insurance. They have also answered all our queries quickly and can do the dates we want - now...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 19th 2014, 6:46 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,480
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Arrived in Muscat

Oh and forgot, had to pay a year up front which company will do, for 1300/month could have paid in 3 or 4 cheques!
Forum: Middle East
Aug 19th 2014, 6:22 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,480
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Arrived in Muscat

We were over last week & found a house but there wasn't much available & we were told is busiest time of year before school starts. Lots on agents sites but in reality, like agents everywhere, seems...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 18th 2014, 9:50 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Removal companies AD to Oman

Thanks Archie. Not had quotes from those will see what others come back with first then perhaps ask them, we aren't going until Oct. One company, Phoenix I think, did say that a copy of visa,...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 18th 2014, 7:28 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By rugbymummy

Removal companies AD to Oman

Anyone moved from AD to Oman ( or vice versa)recently can advise plz? Getting quotes but some saying can take up to 2 weeks to move furniture (freight international/ interim ) whilst another said 3...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 9th 2014, 1:49 am
Replies: 1
Views: 709
Posted By rugbymummy

Notice on vacating apartment early

New job in Oman starting September and just asked landlord (major property company in AD) about notice required to vacate early as no details on contract other than standard 2 months notice if not...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2014, 11:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Income Tax whilst working away from UK

Depending on your age and years you have contributed in UK I would write to the UK pensions & ask for a statement - they will tell you how many years you have paid already, pension earned etc. If you...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2014, 10:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,277
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: UKForex service to transfer money from UAE to UK

Used them a lot and never had a problem, much better rate than bank but as other user says worth getting a couple of quotes before deciding to see who offers most.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 10th 2013, 8:37 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,110
Posted By rugbymummy

Smile Re: Holiday Recommendations.....

Like mikewot we went around 1990 and was as he said, concrete plinth at airport, tractor and trailer for baggage and customs carried out their own table and chairs to sit at and check passports!...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 10th 2013, 8:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,664
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: transferring funds to the UK

We use UK Forex www.ukforex.co.uk, always get much better rates than bank offers and no fee charged if AED 30K or more transferred in one lump sum (I know they do still make money but that is in...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 6th 2012, 9:51 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By rugbymummy

Re: Banking again!

Thank you very helpful information.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 6th 2012, 8:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By rugbymummy

Smile Re: Banking again!

Thank you for all the quick responses and useful information. Can I just be clear; So long as my husband is out of the UK for the remainder of this and another full UK tax year (other than a few days...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 6th 2012, 3:06 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By rugbymummy

Banking again!

I am new to this so please forgive me if what I ask about has been answered before or if it seems like a stupid question - I have trawled the site and there are various replies but all seem quite...
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