by Erin Harding | Dec 15, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101
All of us are hoping that 2021 will bring less stress, more fun and many things to look forward to! If you’re planning to buy a property and move abroad next year, then things are already looking up. However, moving abroad can be nerve-wracking and can come with its...
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by Erin Harding | Dec 10, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101
The Brexit transition period is due to end on 31 December 2020 and negotiators from the UK and the EU have been working around the clock to secure a trade deal. Recent reports, however, suggest that key sticking points remain, which has fuelled worries about a...
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by Erin Harding | Nov 18, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101
Some British banks have been informing account holders who now live abroad that their accounts are being closed due to new Brexit rules. For many expatriates, as well as those planning a move to an EU country, the move is a surprise and a worry. So what does it mean...
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by Chris Nye | Jun 17, 2020 | Brexit, Coronavirus, Currency Updates
At Smart Currency Exchange, we’re often asked the same question, will the pound go up or down? The short answer is that even as traders who eat, drink and sleep currency and the fate of the pound, we have very little idea. No-one does. The movements of GBP/EUR...
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by Erin Harding | 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 Chris 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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