by Christopher Nye | Dec 16, 2024 | Lifestyle, Property News, Property rental
It’s skiing season! If you want to spend more than a week on the slopes, buying a ski property offers an exciting investment and many years of fun. Ski property, or mountain property if you prefer, remains one of the most exciting overseas property investments one can...
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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
Interested in buying overseas property primarily as an investment? Then you need to be buying with your head and not your heart. Here are some key pointers… Get on top of the figures Wherever you’re buying property, you need to ensure you’re in...
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by Roseanne Bradley | Jul 15, 2024 | Currency 101, Lifestyle, Property News
The schools are breaking up, suitcases are being hauled out of cupboards, car boots being loaded, guide books consulted, passports checked and holiday cash ordered. (Hopefully you didn’t leave this last item too late and end up paying over the odds at your high...
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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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