by Christopher Nye | Jul 23, 2026 | Currency Market Updates
Sterling’s strong July run against the euro has lost some of its shine, but remains some 1% up on last week and above the 1.17 against the euro. It’s weathered the start of the Burnham era (picture above Fred Duval / Shutterstock.com) and choice of chancellor,...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 22, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad, Large Transfers and Investments, Living Abroad and Retirement
Andy Burnham has begun his premiership with a tax cut rather than a tax rise. From 1 October, the government will temporarily remove the 5% VAT charged on domestic electricity bills, reducing the annualised Ofgem price cap by around £45 for a typical household. The...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 10, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad
Most people come back from a summer holiday with a tan, happy memories and some nice olive oil in their luggage. But how about coming back with the title deeds of a holiday home too? It may seem a little too spontaneous, but there are some good reasons to buy a...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 6, 2026 | International Student Tuition Fees
Education is a huge global business, with millions of international students paying big bills in foreign currencies. What do you need to know when paying for education overseas? With summer in full flow, many parents will be facing large bills in foreign currencies...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 3, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad
With the UK property market in the doldrums, many would-be buyers overseas are in limbo, unable to move ahead with their long-cherished plans. So how can you get round the problem and pay for an overseas property property without selling your UK home? According to...
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