Once a UK client has found a property and agreed the purchase price, there is always the danger that the euro/pound exchange rate will fluctuate before the deposit or full amount is paid. This can also apply to mortgage payments which are sourced from UK funds.
Of course, the euro/pound rate can move to your advantage, but is this a risk you want to take?
We highly recommend the services of HiFX. They can, for example, provide guaranteed forward prices with no commission and no transfer charges. The HiFX team of experienced consultants listen to your personal circumstances and suggest various ways of purchasing currency in order to minimise the currency risk.
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When you buy a property through us and you require a mortgage, we can introduce you to lenders offering finance at attractive rates of interest.
Mortgages may be available in Euro, Pound Sterling or Swiss Francs and in most cases are subject to status.
Once a particular property has been decided upon and we have the relevant details from the prospective buyer, written quotations can be obtained.
To begin the process there is a broker application fee of £400 which will be refunded when borrower and lender have signed the mortgage agreement.
We charge a broker commission of between 1% and 2% of the loan amount. When buying a "normal" residential property/holiday home, the rate is usually 1% of the loan amount.
Lenders sometimes pay us commission. If they do, the amount we receive from them will be deducted from the commission you pay us (which could mean you pay us no commission at all).
YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT.
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