by Christopher Nye | Sep 5, 2018 | Currency 101, Currency Updates
It’s that time of year when minor celebrities risk humiliation in Strictly Come Dancing. They’re not the only ones approaching September with a few nerves: anyone about to make a major purchase abroad faces a tense few weeks. Substantial movements in the GBP exchange...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 31, 2018 | Case study, Property News
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...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 7, 2018 | Case study, Property News
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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by Ricky Bean | Feb 15, 2018 | Currency 101, Property News
Budgeting is your first step to bagging a bargain abroad. When purchasing a property, international buyers have a few advantages up their sleeve but a few disadvantages too. The most important factor is staying in control of your budget, and to that you need to work...
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by Ricky Bean | Nov 9, 2017 | Currency 101
Each day the pound rises and falls in value against the euro, the dollar, the yen, the rand and all other currencies. Why does that happen and what can you do about it? Exchange rates are never still. They strengthen and weaken as governments, banks, companies and...
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