by Christopher Nye | May 5, 2020 | Currency 101
Europe is slowly coming out of lockdown and property sales are on the up. But with so much uncertainty on the currency markets, how can you make sure you’re not going to lose out when you buy or sell? Is buying during the current climate risky? To put it...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, Currency 101
Coronavirus means the currency markets are even more unpredictable than usual, as our tracking of a €100,000 house in pounds over the last two months shows. Here’s what’s happening and how to plan ahead. The last few weeks have been particularly choppy for...
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by Christopher Nye | Mar 10, 2020 | Currency 101
If you move abroad, you are still entitled to your pension income – and you may well find it goes a whole lot further. That said, it needs planning to maximise what you’ll get; here’s what you could do. How can you claim your pension abroad? If you buy a...
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by Christopher Nye | Feb 12, 2020 | Currency 101
A strong housing market and the chance to keep your EU rights make this year a great time to buy. However, there is still a lot going on in 2020, so make sure you plan ahead to avoid these pitfalls. Buying during the transition period First off, however, the good news...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 27, 2020 | Currency 101
How much could you afford when you buy abroad? We look at how to answer this all-important question, from your property purchase budget to planning for the regular and one-off costs of your life ahead. Buying abroad is an exciting step, and it’s tempting to dive...
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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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