Real estate
International property investors, developers, and real estate funds face currency exposure at every stage — acquisition, build, income, and exit. Jackson Swiss Partners delivers institutional FX and integrated property finance to protect your IRR from first offer to final return.
The challenge
Every international property deal carries FX exposure from the moment you agree a price. Whether acquiring in EUR, building in USD, or receiving rental income in AED — every rate move between now and exit affects your final return. A 3% adverse currency move on a £5M transaction is a £150,000 hit to profit.
Without a structured FX strategy, your projected IRR is a moving target. Development cost overruns driven by currency movements are the most invisible — and most preventable — margin erosion in cross-border real estate.
Committing to buy at an agreed price in EUR or USD when your capital is in GBP. Between offer and completion, rates can move by 2–5% — turning a priced profit into a loss.
Paying contractors, architects, and suppliers in local currencies over a 12–36 month build cycle. Each invoice carries the FX rate on the day it arrives — not the rate you budgeted.
Overseas rental income converted at spot rates erodes your GBP yield. A 4% weakening of EUR vs GBP turns a 6% gross yield into a 5.8% net — before any other costs.
Core solutions
Convert large sums for international property completions at institutional-grade rates — saving significantly versus high-street banks and ensuring same-day settlement aligned to your exchange date.
Lock exchange rates on build costs months in advance — whether paying contractors in EUR, fit-out suppliers in USD, or specialist trades in local currency. Protect your budget from project start to handover.
Receive rental income from international properties in local currencies and convert at optimal rates. Hedge future rental streams to protect your GBP yield targets and cash flow projections.
Access bridging loans and development finance alongside your FX strategy — from one relationship. Fast credit decisions, flexible structures, and rates that reflect the quality of your proposition.
How it works
Jackson Swiss provides live FX indicatives for your acquisition budget modelling and deal structuring.
Execute a forward contract at the agreed rate — locking your acquisition cost for up to 36 months ahead.
Draw down forward contracts as development invoices arrive — phased over 12–36 months with full flexibility.
Exit the asset with FX-protected costs — delivering your target IRR with no currency drag on returns.
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Why choose JSP
A named relationship manager with deep knowledge of property deal timelines, development cycles, and cross-border transaction structures.
Institutional-grade rates on single payments from £250,000 — significantly better than high-street bank FX for large property transactions.
Hedging horizons matched to development timelines — lock rates at project start, drawdown in tranches as invoices arrive over 3 years.
Property completions are time-critical. We settle same-day on major corridors so your transaction never misses its window.
Draw hedged funds in tranches as your project progresses — no obligation to convert the full hedged amount upfront.
Bridging, development finance, and FX from one relationship — simplifying deal structuring and reducing counterparty complexity.
Relevant services
Property Finance
Bridging loans and development finance for acquisitions, refurbishments, and ground-up projects.
Learn moreFX Hedging
Forward contracts for acquisition costs, development spend, and rental income — up to 36 months ahead.
Learn moreInsurance Solutions
Political risk coverage for international property assets and key person insurance for project principals.
Learn moreCommon questions from property investors, developers, and funds operating internationally.
Yes. We can put in place a forward contract at any point once you have an agreed price and expected completion date — even before formal exchange. We will require a small deposit or credit facility against the contract, but this allows you to lock in a rate immediately, removing the risk that rates move against you between offer acceptance and completion.
For multi-year development projects, we structure rolling forward contracts aligned to your build programme. As you receive invoices from contractors or suppliers in foreign currency, you draw down the relevant portion of your hedged facility. This phased approach means you only convert what you need, when you need it — while knowing your rate in advance for budgeting and investor reporting.
We cover 30+ currencies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas — including EUR, USD, AED, CHF, SGD, HKD, AUD, and more. For acquisitions in less common markets, we confirm availability and indicative rates upfront before you commit to the transaction.
Yes. If you own income-producing assets in foreign currencies, you can hedge expected rental income streams using forward contracts or structured FX programmes. This gives you certainty over your GBP cash flow forecasts and protects your yield targets — particularly valuable for family offices and institutional landlords with multi-jurisdiction portfolios.
Jackson Swiss Partners provides both FX and property finance under one roof, enabling an integrated approach to deal structuring. For example, you might use a bridging loan to fund the acquisition while simultaneously hedging the FX exposure — both managed by the same team. This reduces complexity, speeds up execution, and ensures your finance and FX strategies are fully aligned from the outset.
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Speak to a real estate FX specialist who understands deal timelines, development cycles, and the cost of getting currency wrong on a £5M transaction. We will identify the right combination of FX hedging, property finance, and risk management for your portfolio.