by Christopher Nye | Aug 31, 2018 | Case study, Property News
When Sandra Harris bought her property in southern Spain, she was concerned about having “absolutely no currency control” through sending her money through the banks. We spoke to her about how using a forward contract with Smart helped her to protect her budget...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 7, 2018 | Case study, Property News
Janet Lowe is soon coming up to celebrating her 18th year as a property owner in France. She first bought her home in the peaceful Minervios as a holiday let. Now, it’s enjoyed just by her family as a holiday retreat. We spoke to her about her experiences as a...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 6, 2018 | Brexit
Suddenly the unthinkable looks all too possible; a chaotic no-deal departure from the EU in less than eight months. UK Trade Secretary Liam Fox says there’s a “60-40” chance of a no-deal Brexit and even Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said it is not...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 25, 2018 | Property News
Beth Nicholson had dreamed of moving permanently to France since her time as a university student in Grenoble. Although life got in the way, in 2017, she decided it was finally time to go back to France. With expert support and local knowledge from Beaux Villages...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 18, 2018 | Currency Updates
What does the summer hold for the pound? With British politics and Brexit negotiations as torrid as the weather, it’s anybody’s guess. (So don’t leave it to guesswork!) Two weeks of Wimbledon and not a drop of rain? Although the Meteorological Office might not know...
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