Upward pressure is back in the UK property market, with the average house price rising steadily this year to £168,000. In sought after parts of the country, this might buy you a flat, terraced house or semi, but are you wondering what £168,000 could get you in some of our favourite overseas destinations? Article written [...]
Every penny counts when you’re emigrating, which is why Hertfordshire couple Louise and Kevin Cheadle are delighted to have found an easy way to save money as they prepare for a new life abroad with their two children.Article written by Smart Currency Exchange The Cheadle family are on the verge of moving to New Zealand, [...]
Hobbies don’t get much more expensive than flying, so pilot Bob Bright was especially pleased when he found two ways to save some money – flying in the US and using Smart Currency Exchange instead of his bank to send money there. Article written by Smart Currency Exchange Bob, a retired law lecturer and civil [...]
Sundowners in the hot tub gazing at the Med or drinks at a cosy local bar – when evening comes around, one family from Wiltshire has the luxury of choosing between the two, after finding their perfect second home in inland Costa Blanca.Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Jeremy and Janet Duffield from Devizes [...]
The 2011 Thailand floods, which cost the Kingdom an estimated USD$45 billion, have been put firmly in the past, as the country’s engine room, Bangkok, once hailed as the ‘Venice of the East’, continues to post incredible economic results. Written by Knight Knox International Bangkok, a city abundant with grand temples, crowded street markets and [...]
House-hunters looking for an overseas property near a clean, safe beach are spoilt for choice in Turkey, thanks to 383 beaches there being awarded Blue Flag status this year, the most the country has ever achieved and 59 more than in 2012.Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Turkey now has the third highest number [...]
Luxury Spanish homes are expected to become hot property when a new investment visa granting residency to non-EU residents who invest €500,000-plus in property is passed by government this year, expected to go live next year.Article written by the Overseas Guides Company Spain’s new ‘golden visa’ is part of the Government’s efforts to stimulate the [...]
It is a simple matter of trust. When you are used to dealing with financial matters through a particular institution it is easy to see why you would turn to them for your international transfers as well. The only problem with this is that by opting to use the services of your bank, you could [...]
During a five-day visit to the Costa Blanca in April, the Edinburgh couple were able to find their ideal property, pay a deposit and get everything in place for completion, which took place just a month later on 17th May. Gary and Rachel have bought a two-bedroom townhouse in the La Florida area, five minutes [...]
Orlando in Florida has long been a mecca for Brits in search of somewhere different to spend their holidays, thanks to its warm climate and mega theme parks done as only Americans can. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company And soon, theme park enthusiasts will have even more to look forward to with the [...]