by Richard Way | Sep 12, 2024 | Emigration, Retirement, Working abroad
A successful overseas move relies on careful planning, especially when it comes to your finances and taxes. Here are five key pointers to make your relocation smooth and help you avoid costly mistakes… 1. Detailed financial review The first stop is an international...
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by Julian Benson | Aug 2, 2024 | Emigration
When purchasing property overseas, it’s crucial to account for additional costs that can significantly affect your budget. These expenses are often overlooked by buyers who focus solely on the listed property price. This oversight is a potential pitfall and has...
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by Richard Way | Jun 10, 2024 | Currency 101, Emigration, Lifestyle
Being able to fix the cost of future cross-border transfers is an invaluable tool for overseas property buyers. By forward purchasing currency the moment you commit to buying, you can protect your funds from exchange rate movements and gain peace of mind in the run-up...
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by Richard Way | May 9, 2024 | Emigration, Lifestyle, Working abroad
The surge in digital nomad visas has been a godsend for working Brits who crave a new life abroad. They allow you to move to a foreign country and continue working remotely. We take a closer look and offer some financial pointers. One silver-lining from the Covid...
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by Julian Benson | Apr 24, 2024 | Emigration, Retirement
If you’re retiring overseas you will possibly not just be relying on a smaller income, but one that is fixed too. Even more concerning, if it’s being paid in a different currency it will change every minute with exchange rates, making budgeting difficult....
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by Julian Benson | Apr 2, 2024 | Currency 101, Emigration, Lifestyle
When it comes to finances, a lot of us stick to what and who we know – whether that’s methods of working out dividing your hard-earned cash or turning to your trusty bank when it comes to using a new service. At Smart Currency Exchange, we understand that opening an...
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