by Julian Benson | Aug 2, 2024 | Emigration
When purchasing property overseas, it’s crucial to account for additional costs that can significantly affect your budget. These expenses are often overlooked by buyers who focus solely on the listed property price. This oversight is a potential pitfall and has...
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by Julian Benson | Jun 16, 2024 | Currency 101
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 Julian Benson | Apr 24, 2024 | Emigration, 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 Julian Benson | Apr 2, 2024 | Currency 101, Emigration, Lifestyle
When it comes to finances, a lot of us stick to what and who we know – whether that’s methods of working out dividing your hard-earned cash or turning to your trusty bank when it comes to using a new service. At Smart Currency Exchange, we understand that opening an...
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by Julian Benson | Mar 7, 2024 | Emigration, Lifestyle
There’s a lot you can do on the internet these days, but the key step to buying abroad remains jumping on a plane to view properties. Spring is a popular time to do this, so serious purchasers should be swinging into action now. Here are some top tips for...
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