by Christopher Nye | Nov 27, 2021 | Currency 101
With the global supply shortage, Omicron variant, Brexit fall-out and more, the economy faces a ‘perfect storm’ this quarter. But what does this mean for currency? For anyone making a significant transaction overseas in the year ahead, the headwinds facing British...
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by Christopher Nye | Nov 18, 2021 | Currency 101
Buying a property abroad is an incredibly exciting and, in some cases, a life-changing purchase. Amidst all of the excitement, don’t forget about currency! Here are a few reasons why locking in the current exchange rate with a forward contract will help to make your...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 18, 2021 | Currency 101
So, you’ve bought a property abroad and are settling into your new home in the sunshine! However, whilst you are over there, you may need to transfer or receive money from back home for a variety of reasons. To keep up with these payments and to avoid losing money due...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 12, 2021 | Currency 101
So, you’ve decided to buy a property abroad! A new life in a warm and sunny location awaits. Amidst all of the excitement, it’s probably tempting to dive straight in and start looking for your dream property immediately. However, working out your budget, how far your...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 27, 2021 | Currency 101
With rising inflation and the actions of central banks under scrutiny, as well as the precarious nature of the pandemic, the economy, Brexit tensions and more, how will the currency markets respond? For our readers who will be making a significant transaction overseas...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 15, 2021 | Case study, Currency 101
Last year, Debbie Blaber from West Sussex shook hands on a deal to buy a home in France for €197,000. When completing the purchase took longer than planned due to the pandemic, she watched as exchange rate movements made the price in pounds shoot up by thousands of...
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