When considering your overseas property, don't forget to think carefully about the inevitable currency exchange you will need to perform in order to complete the purchase. Fluctuations in currency markets can make a significant difference to the amount you pay for your property - so make sure you know all the options open to you.

PropertiesAbroad.com have teamed up with Foreign Currency ~ direct Ltd, an exchange broker specialising in overseas property transactions. Not only will they offer you better rates than you can get from your high street bank, but they can offer guaranteed rates of exchange for up to 18 months ahead, thereby securing a price for your property in sterling rather than leaving the rate to chance.

If you would like an informal discussion about the various tools and strategies you can use, please call Robin Haynes at Foreign Currency ~ direct's property desk on 0800 328 5884 (overseas +44 1494 725353). You can also email rgh@currencies.co.uk quoting PropertiesAbroad.com, or click to visit their website