“Why repatriating money from Switzerland runs like clockwork!”
Moving abroad for work can be costly and stressful, but thankfully there are ways to save money and make the experience easier, as Alex Pitt, a marketing director with a global pharmaceutical company,...
View ArticleMake a bargain even better in a buyer’s market
Flat is the best way to describe property markets in most southern European countries, which means a buyer’s market and low house prices. For British buyers though, during the first half of 2014...
View ArticleThe pound’s rebound – foreign homes cheaper this autumn!
On the verge of needing to buy euros for an overseas property purchase? Then now could be an ideal time after the exchange rate swung back in favour of Brits, thanks to the confidence boost the...
View ArticleRecovering Greek situation could be bad news for sterling
For the first five months of 2015, sterling has experienced exceptional strength – particularly against the euro. While this has in part been due to a strong UK economy and the re-election of David...
View ArticleHow will the ongoing Greek situation affect your viewing trips this summer?
It’s been a regular topic at Smart Currency Exchange this year – the impact of political events on the currency markets. This month really is no different, with the ongoing situation in Greece...
View ArticleGet the best rates when investing in UK property from overseas
We share a different kind of case study this week: with this spotlight on Mark Shaw, based in South Africa, who used Smart Currency Exchange to maximise his income when purchasing a buy-to-let property...
View ArticleWhat effect will the EU Referendum talk have on you?
As you may well know, our partners at the Overseas Guides Company spend much of their time speaking to those looking to buy properties overseas, discussing their plans, the key pitfalls to avoid – and...
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