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How Will the New Tax Year Affect Your Pension?
The new UK tax year began a fortnight ago on 6th April 2019. So how will the new tax year affect your pension? Well it's good news. If you receive…

How to Make the Most of Tax-Free Earnings
Expats have plenty of spending options to enjoy – thanks to their earnings being free of taxation from their country of origin. (Except for US expats, notably.) But expats also…

World Health Day 2019
On World Health Day, do your bit for your OWN health too! World Health Day takes place on 7th April 2019. The goal of the World Health Organisation that runs World…

Can You Marie Kondo Your Finances?
Spring clean your personal finances with Marie Kondo! In the UK, the clocks have gone forward and the season of Spring has begun. It’s time for a financial Spring clean.…

What is Off-plan Property Investment?
Off-plan investment is an exciting and flexible option for private investors that is gaining in respectability worldwide. Both the UAE and the UK offer established sectors where private investors can gain excellent,…

5 Tax Considerations for Expats
Looking to become an expat? Holborn Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) in your new country of residence can help you out. All international Holborn offices offer a no-obligation financial review to…

How Will Brexit Affect British Expats in the EU?
The 1.3m British expats living in the EU face a nail-biting wait as the UK hovers, until the 31st March, on the brink of the Brexit cliff edge. Whether we…

Dubai: low-cost insurance for high-rise living
Dubai skyscrapers could be safer from fire as from 2020, thanks to new tech from the UAE authorities. Meanwhile home contents insurance in Dubai remains great value, whether you are worried…

UK House Prices: the Brexit Effect?
Is it a good time to buy a house in the UK? Is Brexit opening up opportunities, or closing down the whole market? Should you hang on and see where…

Jargon-busting Personal Finance
Does your IFA sometimes lose you when they are explaining stuff? It’s their job to explain your financial affairs simply. But there’s a lot of jargon in personal finance. You…

Top tips for travel insurance 2019
Do you go abroad without travel insurance? 20% of Brits in the UK do. Over 50% of UAE-based travellers do. It’s legal. But is it wise? The good news is…