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Nictra

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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 15:47
mmmm hotdogs.
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 20:22
Hi, does anybody know of any groups or activities close to Jumeirah Village Triangle suitable for 22 month old toddler. Or is there anybody else close by with similar aged children that would be interested in doing anything as a group?
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 09:40
Any other suggestions please? Anybody?
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 15:27
Thanks. I will have a look for it.
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 14:11
Ikea
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:51
The Very Hungry Caterpillar! The Wheels on the Bus - interactive book with buttons on each page to press to make noises like the horn etc. Mine loves it, hes now 21 months. And any books with flaps and different textures in so they they can explore with thier hands.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:39
Experienced our first flying cockroach just this week. Fortunately saw it fly in through the patio doors and got it at point blank range with Pif Paf.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:34
I have a Jack Russell thats a good rat exterminator.
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 09:49
Definately JVT. More dogs than people!
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:49
Try Waitrose at Marina. Milk and Honey might have some, they have a new shop at Springs next to Spinneys.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:45
What are the books and games for 200? A ticket to rid europe, tana ramsays cookbook, several crime novels, scrabble, girls of riyadh, the god of small things.... I even have an entertainer for 100. Ah ok, thought they may have been for kiddies.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:40
What are the books and games for 200?
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:30
DHL or UPS. They have offices near the airport.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 12:57
First thing you need to do is decide on a budget.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 12:52
Does anyone have a rough idea of the cost of moving a dog back to the UK, ie transportation, quarantine, etc? Thanks. The cost of transportation is calculated on weight. My Jack Russell cost approx 400 pounds to come to Dubai from UK. I assume it will be the same the other way. Quarantine - You need to make sure your dog is up to date with all jabs/vaccines etc and you will need evidence of this. Have a look at DKC website, and give them a call. They helped import mine and were very helpfull. Also check out DEFRA website in UK for rabies etc.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 12:31
It would depend upon level of qualification and experience. I know you definatley need a qualification from recognised body in the UK. The authorities here are cracking down on unqualified staff. I believe salary would range from 3000 per month to 8000 per month. I dont work in this industry myself so dont take my word for it. Try calling around some of the Nurseries. Sorry i assumed UK. They would request recognised body from the country you studied in. <em>edited by Nictra on 15/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 14:42
urs is a simple beddinge ..im on the ikea website ..it has beddinge/beddinge havet/beddinge lovas... I think lovas rings bell.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 13:23
Now the question is.....why do they feel the need to do a mock practice? I agree..... There is more to this than meets the eye ;) Wouldnt you rather they had some practice if action was ever required?
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 13:21
I drove past them this morning at 8.20. It definately wasnt an actual emergency. There was a stand up with flags reading "Test Screening Area". There were about 6 fire engines and several police cars, and alot of plain white suvs. There were a group of people getting out of the SUVs in local dress. I assumed at the time they were dignatries checking out progress of Dubai Land or something. The mock emergency story seems a good explanation to me.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 13:14
Would love to see some of the posters on here trading places with thier "Help".
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 13:11
Just have 3 Nuttella sandwiches per day and nothing else. Excersise and see they weight fall off.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 12:10
Just bought a sofa bed from Ikea this week. Its called the "Beddinge" range. I am very pleased with it. It cost about 1100 dhs including cover and mattress, c/w 2 cushions. I bought this for use in a guestroom, it folds out to a double and is very comfortable. If you want one for the living room, that looks more stylish you can get some really good looking sofas but will pay from 3000 to 9000.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 15:18
Ive done a quick search on the net and cant find anything official. I would imagine a shop like that would take up a prime spot in one of the Malls, so doubt it is. Please let me know if im wrong though, got a full wardrobe for the baby for about 30 quid in UK.
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 15:57
Give her some money to go out and enjoy herself.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 12:16
So am i right in thinking we would have to pay tax on any 'earnings' from the rent based on what we have left after the mortgage is paid? I think we have tax free allowance up to a certain point as well. Then, for Capital Gains tax, this would only be paid once the property is sold and it is based on how much we 'earned' with an annual allowance of 10000 GBP? Is that correct? Thanks Rental Income less interest on mortgage. e.g Rent Income = 12000 per annum Interest = say 10000 per annum You are liable to pay tax on the 2000 balance. You are entitled to a tax free allowance of approx 8000 per person, if you are UK resident. . If the mortgage is shared 50/50 with a spouse, you can use both of your allowances to absorb tax. However, if you are not resident i dont think you get a tax allowance. I have been advised, I still get personal allowance even thought not resident to off set rental income and as I have been out of UK five years I am not liable for CGT if I sell before I go back and even then the CGT allowance is 10,600 now and will probably increase again at start of new tax year next week Great. I did just look at HMRC website regarding this and it appears your advice is correct. CGT doesnt affect me anyway as i have lived in my properties.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 11:08
So am i right in thinking we would have to pay tax on any 'earnings' from the rent based on what we have left after the mortgage is paid? I think we have tax free allowance up to a certain point as well. Then, for Capital Gains tax, this would only be paid once the property is sold and it is based on how much we 'earned' with an annual allowance of 10000 GBP? Is that correct? Thanks Rental Income less interest on mortgage. e.g Rent Income = 12000 per annum Interest = say 10000 per annum You are liable to pay tax on the 2000 balance. You are entitled to a tax free allowance of approx 8000 per person, if you are UK resident. . If the mortgage is shared 50/50 with a spouse, you can use both of your allowances to absorb tax. However, if you are not resident i dont think you get a tax allowance.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 10:48
You still need to pay CGT on any property that is not your main home, irrespective of the type of mortgage. All of mine are interest only mortgages although these are fast disappearing; this will change the economics of BTL (this will impact what can be offset against income tax). My grand master plan is to move into each property for a few months when I retire if I want to sell anythign, thus making it my main residence and therefore not liable to CGT. If it's good enough for MPs then it's good enough for me!!! I see, thanks...I was wondering how you would manage it...good plan, mmmm may consider it now I am still wondering how long you would have to live in each in order to prove it is your main home though! edited by loube on 29/03/2012 Its generally advised that 12 months is the least amount of time you should occupy a propery, or "appear" to occupy a property in order to avoid paying CGT. You will be required to prove this though, with bank statements, utility bills etc in your name at the address. I think a good accountant could find ways around this because the 12 month rule is a general rule, rather than law. A good accountant will cost a few hundred quid and potentially save you thousands. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 10:30
Hi this question is not directly relevant to the Op, but I wanted to ask you all what type of mortgages did you go for, was it buy to let? I have always been put off buying multiple properties in UK as you pay capital gains on the profit from the sale of second and subsequent homes..or you are meant to..does the buy to let mortgage absolve you of the need to pay this tax?? You are liable to pay capital gains on all of the profitable sales, regardless of mortgage type. Unless you have previously lived in the property for 12 months. If you hold a few properties, i believe you can set off losses from sales against other profitable sales. As interest is tax deducatable on your tax return, the full loan amount can be deducted from your tax bill. You can still get these, but you will probably have to put a big lump sum in to get a good deal. <em>edited by Nictra on 29/03/2012</em>
 
 
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