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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2009, 7:50 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,810
Posted By lofty1

Re: Returning before the end of the tax year? (but less then 90 days in UK)

hi

thanks for the reply, and i appreciate your honesty.

I will arrange a trip away and shall return on the 6th or 7th April to make sure and then fill in my P86 with that date.

Will any...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2009, 7:29 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,810
Posted By lofty1

Returning before the end of the tax year? (but less then 90 days in UK)

Hello all

Quick question. I have returned from Dubai and decided to come back to the UK for good.

I thought I had no tax problems as I have bene away since December 2007 and although I am...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2009, 4:43 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,718
Posted By lofty1

Forced to work notice period in Dubai after resigning?? Any ideas

Dear All

I quit my job in Dubai recently and have a good job in the UK to go back to. I expected a concession on my notice period and to be paid my dues without having to sit round doing nothing...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2009, 12:17 pm
Replies: 496
Views: 254,106
Posted By lofty1

Dubai debt skips - the facts only please

Hi All

I know this is a hot topic at the moment. I am interested in only facts (not opinions) about what fate may await those individuals who choose to skip leaving credit card and personal loan...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 25th 2008, 3:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By lofty1

International Mortgages?? Can i buy in the UK with mortgage in Dirahms?

Hello all

Quick question.... it occured to me that it might be possible to benefit from the exchange rates and buy a property in the UK with an international mortgage where the debt is in Dirhams....
Forum: Middle East
Jan 10th 2008, 7:03 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,901
Posted By lofty1

Best way of making regular money transfer to UK bank?

Hello

I'm just trying to work out what the best way of making a regular transfer of money back to my HSBC account in the UK, I'm with HSBC here in the UAE and although there are 2 days a month...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 29th 2007, 5:16 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,689
Posted By lofty1

Cheapest way of financing a new car??

I'm in the process of buying a new car (maybe brand new or used) and car prices are much cheaper then the UK but finance isn't! When i was in the UK i used to do a bit of stoozing to get free...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 29th 2007, 5:05 am
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By lofty1

Dubai personal finance comparison tables??

Hello

Coming from the Uk i'm a big fan of the moneysupermarket style comparsion tables for credit cards, loans, mortgauges etc. In Dubai i'm finding it impossible to get that sort of information....
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 25th 2007, 6:25 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,121
Posted By lofty1

Channel 4 on demand - VPN or remote IP needed?

Hi all

I have downloaded the channel four internet TV software 4oD. It will not allow me to watch streaming TV or download as it can see i'm not in the UK. What do i need to do to get round this?...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 22nd 2007, 5:16 am
Replies: 9
Views: 7,744
Posted By lofty1

Mosquitoes in Dubai?

Hello all, does anyone know if there are mosquitoes in Dubai? We have had a few bites to our hands and ankles but in the last 2 days we have been to the beach & on the desert safari. If you only get...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 21st 2007, 4:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By lofty1

Chessey chart pop night out for girls

Hello

I am partner to Lofty and I have a friend coming over to Dunai in January!!
I need to know where to take her for a night out. Unsure of the clubs/bars here.
We want pop/chart music where...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2007, 1:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,876
Posted By lofty1

Anywhere left for New Years Eve??? - Dubai

my fiance and I are looking for somewhere nice to go for new years in dubai. We'd preferably like somewhere with a bit of atmosphere but not banging car alarm music and loads of people excessivly...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 13th 2007, 3:17 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,074
Posted By lofty1

The hose pipe??

Given i'm in Dubai I wasn't suprised to see the 'hose pipe' adjacent to me when i'm doing some of my best work.

However, i have now experienced toilets where there is ONLY the hose pipe! Luckily...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 8th 2007, 1:34 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,149
Posted By lofty1

Mobile - Du oe Etisalat??

Hi all,

i've been in Dubai 2 days and have got a Du SIM for my mobile but the network coverage seems absolutly terrible? Is Etisalat pretty uch the same? I thought Du now owned Etisalat?? Maybe...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 5th 2007, 4:22 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 5,221
Posted By lofty1

Live music in Dubai?? Where to hear about upcoming events & buy tickets??

Hi all,

Can anoyone point me the the best direction to get info on upcoming any live music events that are upcoming and where to buy tickets? I know that tickets change hands for big events...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 2nd 2007, 10:28 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By lofty1

Excess baggage?? Virgin Atlantic

Hi all,

I'm getting a bit worried now that me and the mrs are going to get stung badly for excess baggage when we fly out to Dubai on Thursday. The allowance is 23kg per person and we could easily...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 29th 2007, 10:17 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,311
Posted By lofty1

Are new car warranties transferable in Dubai? Mk5 Golf GTi??

Hello all, i'm now pretty set on getting a mk5 Golf GTi and i'm wondering if the manufacturers warranty is transferable in a private sale?

I've been quoted 104,000 dhs for a new Golf GTi from Abu...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 28th 2007, 7:59 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 15,745
Posted By lofty1

Re: UK to Dubai - Most recommended banks

anyone got any views on Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank? They seems competative at a glance in terms of lending?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 23rd 2007, 9:02 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,144
Posted By lofty1

Skype & Internet phones??

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying an internet phone so i can call home at skype rates - has anyone had success doing this? I did read that skype is banned by the local ISP?

I was suprised how cheap...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 20th 2007, 8:21 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,399
Posted By lofty1

Re: Used car prices?? What brands offer the biggest saving?

Chezy Liminar SS looks good, it appears to be a re-badged holden just like the VXR manaro's ect we get in the UK. The 5.7ltr small block V8 should be adaquate..... :p
Forum: Middle East
Nov 19th 2007, 2:50 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,399
Posted By lofty1

Re: Used car prices?? What brands offer the biggest saving?

Thanks for the replys

Interesting stuff - i had wrongly assumed that (as in the UK) the american and cheaper cars would depreciate faster but if this is not the case (due to cheaper running costs...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 19th 2007, 9:09 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,399
Posted By lofty1

Re: Used car prices?? What brands offer the biggest saving?

Yes i agreed on the Audi's. I've seen a few RS4's for around £25k which is a stonking bargain. Obviously it could continue to lose money at a similar rate but i could live with that when i've got the...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2007, 8:41 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,399
Posted By lofty1

Re: Used car prices?? What brands offer the biggest saving?

thanks for the reply, i've done some more research and porsche's are pretty good value. A boxster S list price in the UK is £40k and UAE its £25k!! But it seems like there might be even better...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2007, 5:20 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,399
Posted By lofty1

Used car prices?? What brands offer the biggest saving?

Hi All,

I'm looking at what car to buy when i'm in Dubai and i understand that certain brands (american / asian) are much cheaper proportionaly then in the UK whereas the german premium brands are...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2007, 5:15 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
Posted By lofty1

Where to go for the best xmas dinner in Dubai??

Hi All,

I will be in Dubai for xmas and i wondered if any could reccomend the best place to go for a xmas dinner?? It will be the first xmas away from home for me and the Mrs so i was keen to find...
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