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Forum: Middle East
Aug 31st 2014, 10:33 am
Replies: 26
Views: 35,914
Posted By Opponent

Re: Mortgage for Non UK Resident..

I have 25% for a deposit and property prices are between 400k - 450k. Maybe I am not talking to the right banks, but as soon as I say non resident, they say that they can't accommodate us. I am...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 31st 2014, 10:26 am
Replies: 26
Views: 35,914
Posted By Opponent

Re: Mortgage for Non UK Resident..

If I had that much spare cash I wouldn't be looking at mortgages.....
Forum: Middle East
Aug 30th 2014, 6:55 am
Replies: 26
Views: 35,914
Posted By Opponent

Re: Mortgage for Non UK Resident..

Just started to look at mortgages myself and it's a royal pain. Current bank not willing to touch us with a barge pole and all other banks I have spoken to are not really interested
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2010, 9:34 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,701
Posted By Opponent

Re: Help - dont get technology!

I second that. It is what i currently do anyway. Sorry should have said that in my first post
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2010, 7:44 am
Replies: 25
Views: 30,838
Posted By Opponent

Re: Reclaiming VAT

The previous poster suggested that it would be better to use UAE credit cards. I tend to have a problem with my UAE cards in the UK.

When you bought your items did you use a UK debit/ credt card...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2010, 6:13 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,701
Posted By Opponent

Re: Help - dont get technology!

A slingbox will allow you to view all your Sky channels in Al Ain on your PC.

Have a look at this link, it gives simple instructions of what you need to do....
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2010, 5:47 am
Replies: 25
Views: 30,838
Posted By Opponent

Re: Reclaiming VAT

Looks like I will be ringing around later in the evening to find out if they are in the scheme. :fingerscrossed:

Thanks for the info people
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2010, 5:03 am
Replies: 25
Views: 30,838
Posted By Opponent

Reclaiming VAT

Morning people

Does anybody know if being a non UK resident I can reclaim VAT on items bought in the UK. Going on holiday there and will probably purchase a couple of high value items.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2010, 7:34 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By Opponent

Re: Tenancy Contract Termination UAE

Have a look at your contract. It should be mentioned on there. My contract has a penalty of 2 months
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2010, 11:00 am
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By Opponent

Re: Moving company and bank recommendations in the UAE

I moved my stuff through Allied Pickfords. They were reasonable and efficient. Didn’t have to do anything. They cleared everything at customs and delivered to my door.

I have an account with...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 26th 2010, 8:34 am
Replies: 11
Views: 6,874
Posted By Opponent

Investing in UK ETF, OEICs and Unit Trusts

Does anybody know how i go about investing in these products.

Tried calling a few UK brokers and they wouldnt take me as a client mainly because I was a non resident and/or they were not...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2010, 10:39 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
Posted By Opponent

Re: Help with tax

I could be wrong but doesnt this only apply to capital gains tax

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/CNR/faqs_capgains.htm - Question 4
Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2009, 5:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,654
Posted By Opponent

Re: Jet skiing in Dubai

You can use your own jet ski at Mamzar lagoon i have been told. Also found an article

http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080615/NATIONAL/866420142/1105/google-analytics.com

There are also a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2009, 5:16 am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,654
Posted By Opponent

Re: Jet skiing in Dubai

sorry my bad. They charge for using their jet skis.... But from what i have been told you have to get a licence and then you can use your own anywhere

But like everything else here, depends on who...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2009, 4:52 am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,654
Posted By Opponent

Re: Jet skiing in Dubai

The nearest place i found was in Sharjah at the Lou Lou'a Beach resort. They charge Dhs 100 for 20 minutes. Maybe Sharjah hasnt banned them.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2009, 11:42 am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,654
Posted By Opponent

Re: Jet skiing in Dubai

I rang all the above hotels and they all said the same thing, which was that its not possible unless you own one.

Surely there must be a place where I can go and rent one :blink:
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2009, 6:42 am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,654
Posted By Opponent

Re: Jet skiing in Dubai

Well I know you cant at jumeirah beach, so was wondering if anyone knew if its possible at mamzar beach or jebel ali beach and had a telephone number I could call
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2009, 6:13 am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,654
Posted By Opponent

Jet skiing in Dubai

Morning all,

Sorry for asking this, if it’s already been mentioned but I couldn’t find anything relevant when I used the search feature

Is there a place one can go jet skiing in Dubai. I have...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2009, 6:20 am
Replies: 68
Views: 5,034
Posted By Opponent

Re: New Rent Law for 2009 - The Final Nail in the Expat Coffin?

unfortunately even though its nonsense this is what landlords will use to set rents this year
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2009, 5:21 am
Replies: 68
Views: 5,034
Posted By Opponent

Re: New Rent Law for 2009 - The Final Nail in the Expat Coffin?

Isn't this the new rent index from RERA

http://www.rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/pdf/Rental-Index-30-12-08.xls
Forum: Middle East
Nov 3rd 2008, 10:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,424
Posted By Opponent

Re: Al Satwa Occupational Clinic

Went there last night, they only do blood and x-ray for visas. Went at 9pm in and out in 10 minutes. Nobody was there.

Thanks for the directions
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 10:31 am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,424
Posted By Opponent

Re: Al Satwa Occupational Clinic

Is this behind the emirates bank?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 10:11 am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,424
Posted By Opponent

Al Satwa Occupational Clinic

Need to get my Wifes medical done and was told they can do it at the above clinic. Does anybody know where this is

Also do they actually do medical test and health card in clinics, I was under the...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 12th 2008, 10:22 am
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Opponent

Barclays Bank

Does any one here bank with Barclays UAE and have an xceed account.
Trying to transfer money to my Barclays UK account and being told will get charged 100 AED for it. Even though I get 2 free...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 12th 2008, 8:05 am
Replies: 1
Views: 354
Posted By Opponent

Labour Contract

Just wanted to check how long it took for your labour contract to arrive. Trying to sponsor the wife, but cant do so until I get this piece of paper.

Its already been a month. Is there anyway to...
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