Buying and selling property overseas

Buying and selling property overseas usually involves transferring money from one currency to another.

Fluctuations in currency rates can make a huge difference to the amount of money you end up with – moves can be as  much as 10% over the course of a few days. And that could put the house of your dreams financially out of reach.

Watch our 60 second video about how we can help you.

Minimising your risk

We can find you the very best spot rates (the rate to transfer immediately) or we can secure or fix your exchange rate with a forward contract. This means you can fix the rate now for a transaction happening up to 3 years ahead - so there are no nasty surprises on the day you buy your home abroad. 

We also offer many other ways of minimising your exposure to fluctuations in currency values. Have a look at our Foreign Exchange Services section for more information.

Quick, safe, efficient

Whether you’re buying property abroad to retire, or want an overseas investment property, we make sure the currency exchange happens in the most efficient way possible.

We can transfer your money from your bank account at home to your overseas account. We can convert from and to virtually any currency. And if you’re selling, we can bring your money home quickly and safely – using our own overseas accounts if appropriate.

When the transaction has been made, we’ll contact you to let you know everything has gone through.

With World First you get:

• Unbeatable exchange rates when you buy or sell your property abroad.
• Exceptional service.
• The widest selection of ways to transfer currency and protect your money from fluctuations in currency values.

Call us on 0800 783 6022, or +44 20 7801 9080. Alternatively arrange for us to call you back.