by Christopher Nye | Jan 20, 2026 | Currency 101, Lifestyle, Property News
Buying property with friends or family can make owning a holiday home overseas not just cheaper, but achievable at all. It lowers individual financial risk and helps buyers access better properties. However, it also brings legal, financial, and currency risks. These...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 9, 2026 | Currency 101, Uncategorised
If you are planning to buy property overseas within the next six months, the focus shifts from broad research to making informed, practical decisions. This is the stage where clarity matters most. Understanding exactly what you want to achieve, checking that it is...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 9, 2026 | Currency 101
When you’re fully committed to buying a property overseas, the process can move quickly. On average, in most countries it takes around three months from having your offer accepted to getting the keys. So what will you be doing in those final three months when...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 16, 2025 | Currency 101
With 2026 just around the corner, for some of us the new year will be the starting pistol for a whole new project, buying a home overseas. The viewing trip is when that all gets very serious. Indeed, it can all be a bit overwhelming, but a little preparation and the...
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by Christopher Nye | Sep 19, 2025 | Currency 101
Buying off-plan property overseas, where buyers pay in stages as a property is built, is increasingly popular. In its reader survey Your Overseas Home found that a fifth of buyers in Spain and Portugal were keen, while another 30% or so would consider it. However, if...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 29, 2025 | Currency 101, Retirement
British retirees who have made the move to Spain, France, Italy or Portugal (and even the USA) are reaping a financial windfall that few could have predicted just a few years ago. Those receiving their triple lock pension overseas have seen their incomes rising...
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