by Christopher Nye | Jul 15, 2020 | Currency 101
If you read our articles and receive our emails regularly, you’ll know that we often talk about how forward contracts are an excellent way to protect your money from the risks of currency fluctuations. You may, therefore, be wondering how to use a forward contract and...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 2, 2020 | Currency 101
Here at Smart Currency Exchange, we talk a lot about protecting your money when you decide to buy a property abroad. However, once you’re settled in your new home and enjoying life in the sunshine, there’s likely to be a constant flow of money between countries. It’s...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 3, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101
Our recent surveys show that our readers are keen to buy abroad as soon as possible, but understandably have some worries. We look at your top four concerns and how to make a smooth and safe purchase and move. 1. Brexit It’s understandable that many people are...
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by Christopher Nye | May 20, 2020 | Currency 101
This summer is critical for property buyers in the EU. The deadline for an extension to the Brexit transition period is approaching rapidly and, if refused, you have just months to keep your EU rights. There are two key factors you need to be aware of. Firstly, the...
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by Christopher Nye | May 5, 2020 | Currency 101
Europe is slowly coming out of lockdown and property sales are on the up. But with so much uncertainty on the currency markets, how can you make sure you’re not going to lose out when you buy or sell? Is buying during the current climate risky? To put it...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, Currency 101
Coronavirus means the currency markets are even more unpredictable than usual, as our tracking of a €100,000 house in pounds over the last two months shows. Here’s what’s happening and how to plan ahead. The last few weeks have been particularly choppy for...
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