New Warnings for Brits Buying Property in Spain, France, and Portugal

Brits may lose thousands when buying abroad.

Brits buying homes in Spain, Portugal, and other countries make a mistake that costs thousands. An expert says people buying overseas properties make the same mistake, whether it's a small home in Spain or a rental in Florida.

This mistake costs people thousands or tens of thousands of pounds in one transaction. It's easily avoided, but currency markets are volatile due to the Middle East war. More Brits are falling for this mistake as they buy overseas properties.

Tony Redondo, founder of Cosmos Currency Exchange, says he's been busy helping people with currency transfers. Many UK landlords are selling their properties and investing in overseas rentals because the numbers don't add up and new laws are adding pressure.

Tony Redondo

Landlords are selling up and investing in overseas rentals, especially in Spain, France, and Portugal. Some Brits are also investing in the US, with Florida becoming a popular spot.

People make a mistake by not securing a good exchange rate before buying. This is called 'hedging', and if the currency market changes, they can lose thousands.

On January 29, the Pound to US Dollar exchange rate was at its highest since September 2021.

A client was buying property in Florida and was advised to lock in the exchange rate as it might not last. This saved him money in the long run.

Property abroad is attractive to investors.

A flexible forward contract was used to secure the exchange rate with a small deposit.

The client saved £63,500 by securing the rate beforehand.

Failing to prepare for currency exchange can be costly. Many people use their banks and end up paying too much.

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