by Christopher Nye | Jul 10, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad
Most people come back from a summer holiday with a tan, happy memories and some nice olive oil in their luggage. But how about coming back with the title deeds of a holiday home too? It may seem a little too spontaneous, but there are some good reasons to buy a...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 3, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad
With the UK property market in the doldrums, many would-be buyers overseas are in limbo, unable to move ahead with their long-cherished plans. So how can you get round the problem and pay for an overseas property property without selling your UK home? According to...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 15, 2026 | Buying Property in Portugal
Buying Portuguese property? Good choice! But although a popular choice, there are a few pitfalls – and quite a few opportunities – international buyers need to be aware of. Portugal continues to attract thousands of new overseas buyers every year, with around 40,000...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 12, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad, Emigration and Moving Abroad, Large Transfers and Investments
When making large international transfers it is important to understand AML regulations and the Source of Funds. Smart Currency will be there to help you. Buying property abroad, applying for a golden visa, receiving an inheritance or making a large overseas...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 8, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad, Currency Exchange Explained, Large Transfers and Investments
What every international property buyer needs to understand about how the pound moves – why the numbers are NOT on your side and why your pound is at risk. There is a moment that everyone British person buying a property in Spain, France, Portugal or the USA knows....
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 3, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad
Buying a property overseas can take years – decades even – starting with one summer holiday where you really don’t want to go home, through dreamy ideas that it would be nice to own a property there, to a final decision that you’re absolutely going to do...
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