by Christopher Nye | Nov 18, 2021 | Currency Exchange Explained
Buying a property abroad is an incredibly exciting and, in some cases, a life-changing purchase. Amidst all of the excitement, don’t forget about currency! Here are a few reasons why locking in the current exchange rate with a forward contract will help to make your...
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by Christopher Nye | Sep 30, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
Our very own Onboarding Manager, Paul Harris, shared his handy tips on making a large currency transaction with the team at Help with my Visa! He also talks through some vital information on protecting your money from the risks of currency fluctuations in these...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 18, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
We spoke to one of our clients, Michele, about her experience of buying a property in Portugal. During her buying process, she had both Brexit and COVID-19 to contend with, which sent the currency markets into disarray. However, she explains that after finding us...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 15, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
If you read our articles and receive our emails regularly, you’ll know that we often talk about how forward contracts are an excellent way to protect your money from the risks of currency fluctuations. You may, therefore, be wondering how to use a forward contract and...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 2, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
Here at Smart Currency Exchange, we talk a lot about protecting your money when you decide to buy a property abroad. However, once you’re settled in your new home and enjoying life in the sunshine, there’s likely to be a constant flow of money between countries. It’s...
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by Christopher Nye | Sep 4, 2019 | Currency Exchange Explained
The government has lost its majority, the bill against no-deal is making its way through Parliament and Boris Johnson is set on finding a way to hold a general election. No-one can predict what’s coming up, but whatever happens will likely significantly impact the...
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