A Guide to High Value Currency Transfers
A guide to high value currency transfers for UK clients moving large sums abroad, with clear advice on timing, security, risk and support.
Dave Huggett
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Spanish Inheritance Tax: A Complete Guide for UK Families (and How to Bring the Money Home)
Inheriting a home on the Costa del Sol or a share of a family villa in Mallorca is rarely simple. Alongside the grief and the paperwork, two costs catch UK families out — and they are not the ones most people expect. The first is Spanish inheritance tax, which works very differently from the UK system.…
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Buying Property in Mallorca: A Specialist’s Guide for UK Buyers
Mallorca remains one of the most sought-after second-home destinations in Europe for UK buyers — and the numbers prove it. Foreign buyers account for roughly one-third of all property purchases in the Balearic Islands, and British buyers remain among the largest groups, drawn by the island’s accessibility, established expat communities, and year-round appeal. But buying…
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Is Now a Good Time to Transfer GBP to EUR? June 2026 Outlook
After a volatile two months, GBP/EUR has settled around 1.153 — within a whisker of the 2026 average and significantly below the post-BoE peak just above 1.16 that we saw in early May. The pound’s journey through May was anything but smooth: a brief dip below 1.15 after the 7 May UK local elections, a…
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Currency Risk in International Investments: How to Manage It
For UK investors with international holdings, currency risk is the silent partner in every return. A US equity fund can rise 10% in dollar terms, and deliver –1% to a UK investor if the dollar weakens 10% over the same period. A Eurozone bond can yield 3%, and lose money if GBP/EUR strengthens. Foreign property…
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Moving to the UK from the US: The Complete 2026 Guide for Americans Relocating
More Americans are relocating to the United Kingdom than at any point in recent memory. For work, for family, for a change of pace, or simply for a different way of life. If you’re planning the move, the logistics fall into a handful of big buckets: your visa, your taxes, your healthcare, where you’ll live,…
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Transferring Large Sum of Money Overseas
A clear guide to transferring large sum of money overseas safely, managing FX risk, checking fees and choosing the right support for high-value transfers.
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High Value International Wire Transfer Guide
A clear guide to high value international wire transfer planning, costs, timing and risk – for private clients and businesses moving large sums.
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What Affects the GBP/EUR Exchange Rate? An Investor’s Guide
The GBP/EUR exchange rate is the most actively traded currency pair in the UK economy. It determines what UK buyers pay for European property, what UK retirees receive when they convert their pension into euros, what UK businesses pay European suppliers, and what UK investors earn on Eurozone assets. A 1% move on a £500,000…
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UK Pensioners in France: The Tax Bill Trap & How to Protect Your Pension
Thousands of UK pensioners living in France are now facing unexpected tax bills, some running into thousands of euros, after the French tax authorities reinterpreted how UK pensions should be taxed. For retirees who carefully planned their move based on the UK-France double tax treaty, the shock has been considerable. If you’re a British pensioner…
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New French Succession Rules: What UK Property Owners Need to Know in 2026
French succession law has shifted significantly in recent years, and for UK families who own property in France, the changes have meaningful implications. From the November 2021 “loi sur le rapport” reforms to ongoing Brexit-related tax adjustments, the rules governing how French property is passed on to heirs have become more complex, not simpler. If…