by Christopher Nye | 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 Christopher 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 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 | 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 | Sep 4, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101
The government has lost its majority, the bill against no-deal is making its way through Parliament and Boris Johnson is set on finding a way to hold a general election. No-one can predict what’s coming up, but whatever happens will likely significantly impact the...
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