Case study
Organising currency for viewing trips
At what point in the process of buying a home overseas should you be using a specialist in international property payments rather than just changing cash as if for a holiday? As early as possible! There will be significant costs on viewing trips and then the payment...
Case study: protecting regular payments with a forward contract
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...
Holiday home finances: reducing the risk of volatile exchange rates
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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