by Christopher Nye | Jan 16, 2020 | Currency Updates
The pound currently stands at around 3% above its average for 2019 against the euro. However, having been spoiled by its stratospheric but brief rise in the hours after the general election result, many of us may be hoping for more. Is that a realistic option? In our...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 31, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101
The price of a property abroad will come down to many factors; its size, location and the view from the terrace, for example. Then there is the direction of interest rates, the US election and how Brexit trade talks go. Yes, all these with have a powerful effect on...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 17, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101, Currency Updates
The pound has been bouncing up and down in early trading this week as the aftershocks of the General Election continue to be felt through the currency markets. Last Thursday we hit a three-year high against the euro within 5 minutes of the exit poll showing a decisive...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 5, 2019 | Currency 101
The weakness of the pound was a feature of the past three years, running at around 18% below the pre-referendum level. That was a bonus for anyone buying in the UK from abroad and significant extra cost for Brits buying abroad. Much has changed in the past few weeks,...
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by Christopher Nye | Nov 11, 2019 | Currency 101
Moving abroad’s your chance to enjoy the life you’ve always dreamed of, in your perfect home and the perfect location. And why shouldn’t that extend to making money, too? If you’re looking to ditch the daily grind for a job you love, or for the...
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