by Christopher Nye | Jun 16, 2024 | Living Abroad and Retirement
If you’re saving for your retirement overseas, how much do you need and how much can you afford to spend each year? Retiring abroad is the dream for many of us. What better way to make clear to everyone, not least yourself, that this is the start of a new life. A...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 12, 2024 | Currency Market Updates
Bookended by two global crises, Peter and Mark’s decade running an award-winning hotel in France was eventful and rewarding. And at least efficient currency exchanges were something they could rely on. As Smart Currency celebrates its 20th year, we spoke to Peter...
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by Christopher Nye | May 16, 2024 | Buying Property Abroad
When you have made an offer on a property abroad – and had it accepted – what happens next? If you’ve planned things right from the start, several professional services will sweep into action. These can have a profound impact on the success of the purchase and...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 24, 2024 | Living Abroad and Retirement
If you’re retiring overseas you will possibly not just be relying on a smaller income, but one that is fixed too. Even more concerning, if it’s being paid in a different currency it will change every minute with exchange rates, making budgeting difficult....
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 10, 2024 | Buying Property in France
At Smart Currency we like to think we’re there for our clients over the long term. Clients like Oliver Maurice, who took a chance on people he thought sounded “extremely pleasant” over 18 years ago and has remained a customer through an adventurous and energetic...
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