by Christopher Nye | Jun 5, 2019 | Currency 101
One in three people buying property abroad would struggle to do so with a 5% loss on the pound. That is exactly the loss we’ve seen in the last month – and we will likely see greater volatility as the Conservative leadership selection gets underway. However,...
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by Christopher Nye | May 29, 2019 | Currency 101
Anyone making a big international transaction for the first time has an excuse for being worried. The world of currency will feel unfamiliar – strange even – with traders and analysts using their own jargon and phrases such as “priced in”,...
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by Christopher Nye | May 13, 2019 | Currency 101
So you’re heading off to look at homes abroad. Unlike in the UK, in many countries you’ll need to pay a reservation deposit to secure the property and take it off the market. Being prepared could be the difference between owning the perfect home and letting someone...
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by Christopher Nye | May 1, 2019 | Currency 101
Our partner, Property Guides, recently conducted a survey to find out about property buyers’ plans for moving abroad. The results are encouraging. Most protect their currency, and the majority are not just using their bank. Find out what their tips and tricks...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 24, 2019 | Currency 101
If you’re transferring money overseas, such as from pound or euro to dollars, then you’ve got some planning to do. It’s been a volatile quarter and, as our forecasts show, this unpredictability isn’t set to abate. So, what are the key things to...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 17, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101, Currency Updates
To say the start of 2019 has been a rollercoaster ride would be an understatement. We’ve had Brexit that didn’t happen – and then didn’t happen again – and hints of a US-EU trade war. But the British still make up the biggest group of overseas buyers...
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