by Julian Benson | Dec 10, 2024 | Lifestyle
If you’re planning to chase the sun and retire overseas, there is some good news in the UK’s autumn budget. Under the new rules, if you’ve spent enough time abroad, you won’t pay any inheritance tax on your overseas assets. While the budget saw tax rises for many, the...
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by Richard Way | Jul 19, 2024 | Currency 101, Lifestyle
Property will always be seen as a safe investment. Tangible, useful, solid – and if based on land it can literally be rock solid. But when buying overseas property primarily as an investment you need to be buying with your head and not your heart. Here are some key...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 12, 2024 | Case study, Currency 101, Lifestyle
Bookended by two global crises, Peter and Mark’s decade running an award-winning hotel in France was eventful and rewarding. And at least efficient currency exchanges were something they could rely on. As Smart Currency celebrates its 20th year, we spoke to Peter...
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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 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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