by Christopher Nye | Jan 9, 2026 | Currency Exchange Explained
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 Exchange Explained
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 Exchange Explained
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,...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 29, 2025 | Currency Exchange Explained, Living Abroad and 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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by Christopher Nye | Mar 24, 2025 | Currency Exchange Explained
If you’ve ever transferred a large sum of money overseas – whether to buy a home or other big-ticket item – or had to make lots of regular payments – you’ve probably noticed how much your timing can affect what you actually get. Exchange rates don’t just fluctuate day...
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by Julian Benson | Feb 15, 2025 | Currency Exchange Explained, Lifestyle, Property News
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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