by Christopher Nye | Aug 22, 2023 | Currency 101, Emigration, Retirement
Retirement abroad should be an exciting adventure, but it can carry risks too, especially to your finances. Here is what you need to know about currency when you retire abroad. There is little doubt that money matters more when you retire. With no chance to earn it...
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by Roseanne Bradley | Jul 24, 2023 | Emigration
Buying international property is a life-enhancing experience but the process can be tricky, especially if you’re dealing with a foreign currency and legal system. That’s why Smart Currency Exchange and our sister companies, Your Overseas Home and Property Guides,...
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by Roseanne Bradley | Jul 3, 2023 | Emigration
Thinking of packing up your belongings and heading somewhere warmer? You might be interested in the golden visa scheme, a popular visa type in many European countries. Also known as the Resident by Investment visa, the golden visa is a scheme designed to attract...
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by Roseanne Bradley | Jun 22, 2023 | Emigration
It’s buying time! The spring marks the unofficial start of the 2023 property buying season in the UK and abroad. If you’re heading to any of the second home and relocation hotspots of the world, remember the smart way to stay in control and find the property of your...
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by Roseanne Bradley | May 23, 2023 | Currency 101, Emigration
Anyone buying property overseas will, at some point, need to make a foreign transfer which will depend on the current rates of the currency market. How does foreign exchange work when buying overseas? The currency market, or foreign exchange market (FX), is where...
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by Roseanne Bradley | May 15, 2023 | Emigration
There’s a lot you’ve got to consider when buying a property and If it’s overseas, there’s even more things you have to account for. Who will be in charge of upkeep in your absence? Do you want a pool? Are you going to let out your home in winter? Who will have access...
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