by Julian Benson | Feb 15, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad
Half term is upon us. Suitcases are being hauled out of cupboards, car boots being loaded, guide books consulted, passports checked and holiday cash ordered. (Hopefully you didn’t leave this last item too late and end up paying over the odds at your high street...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 28, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad
The legal wheels can seem to move so, so slowly when buying a property overseas. Yet sometimes, for various reasons, buyers need to get a move on. So how can you speed up the process, safely, of buying your property abroad? The news from Spain, where the prime...
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by Julian Benson | Aug 2, 2024 | Buying Property Abroad
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 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 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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by Julian Benson | Mar 7, 2024 | Buying Property Abroad
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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