One off transfers to Crete
Kostas and Julie Samos make a number of one-off transfers each year to fund projects at their converted stone barn in Crete. Their latest project is a swimming pool.
Where in Crete is the property you’ve bought?
Our home is near Vamos, just east of Chania in Crete. We bought what was essentially a dilapidated farmhouse and barn. We’ve spent the last 2 years restoring it. We’ve begun renting out the barn to tourists and nearly all suggested we build pool because it gets so hot in summer.
When transferring your pension what options did you consider?
I saw an advert for your Regular Payments Service in the islands main expat newspaper. Previously all our money transfers were through our US bank.
Why did you choose HiFX?
To be perfectly honest I got sick and tired of the appalling service I was receiving from my bank. Every time I needed to make a transfer I was being charged $50. By coincidence I then met someone at a BBQ who used you 3 or 4 times each year to transfer money to and from the UK.
Why would you recommend HiFX?
I’m not exactly a financial whizz kid. Everyone I spoke to was really helpful. They took the time to explain exactly what I needed to do. Whenever I call, real people answer the phones and their guidance helped me save almost $3,500 last year because of the excellent exchange rates you offered.