Insights
Plain-English guides to paying for things abroad, and a short update on the pound every week.
Property abroad
How to Transfer Money to Buy Property in Spain (2026 Guide)
Buying in Spain from the UK? How to send your deposit and completion funds, what the notary needs, and how to avoid losing thousands on the exchange rate.
14 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Buying Property in Dubai from the UK: How to Send the Funds
How UK buyers pay for Dubai property, from off-plan instalments and escrow to the 4% DLD fee, and why GBP/AED follows the US dollar.
14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Off-Plan Property Abroad: Staged Payments and Currency Risk Explained
Buying off-plan in Spain, Portugal or Dubai means paying in stages over months or years. Here's how currency moves affect your total, and how to manage it.
14 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Watches & luxury
How Watch Dealers Protect Margins When Buying Stock Abroad
Buying watches in CHF, USD, HKD or AED? How exchange rates eat into dealer margins, and five practical ways to keep more of every deal.
14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Paying Swiss Watch Dealers: A GBP to CHF Guide for the Trade
What UK dealers need to know about paying Swiss watch dealers in francs: Swiss bank details, timing, CHF volatility and keeping your margin.
14 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
