by Christopher Nye | Aug 18, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
We spoke to one of our clients, Michele, about her experience of buying a property in Portugal. During her buying process, she had both Brexit and COVID-19 to contend with, which sent the currency markets into disarray. However, she explains that after finding us...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 15, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
If you read our articles and receive our emails regularly, you’ll know that we often talk about how forward contracts are an excellent way to protect your money from the risks of currency fluctuations. You may, therefore, be wondering how to use a forward contract and...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 2, 2020 | Currency Exchange Explained
Here at Smart Currency Exchange, we talk a lot about protecting your money when you decide to buy a property abroad. However, once you’re settled in your new home and enjoying life in the sunshine, there’s likely to be a constant flow of money between countries. It’s...
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by Christopher Nye | Sep 4, 2019 | Currency Exchange Explained
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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by Christopher Nye | May 29, 2019 | Currency Exchange Explained
Anyone making a big international transaction for the first time has an excuse for being worried. The world of currency will feel unfamiliar – strange even – with traders and analysts using their own jargon and phrases such as “priced in”,...
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by Christopher Nye | May 13, 2019 | Currency Exchange Explained
So you’re heading off to look at homes abroad. Unlike in the UK, in many countries you’ll need to pay a reservation deposit to secure the property and take it off the market. Being prepared could be the difference between owning the perfect home and letting someone...
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