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Currency exchange rates are affected by a number of things happening all over the world, from economic, political and law changes to scandals. We publish the latest news and articles to help keep you up to date and stay informed when making payments overseas.
What’s coming up for the pound in 2021?
As governments start the ‘race to recovery’ and face the challenge of vaccinating entire populations,...
read moreLockdown endings: what’s happening where?
The global property market has been drastically affected by the coronavirus epidemic and the lockdowns. But international property professionals – everybody involved in helping people to buy and sell homes – have found new and creative ways of doing business.
Our traders have been in touch with agents and other professionals and here we give a round up of the latest, along with some idea on when flights may restart.
The top 4 pitfalls of buying abroad, solved
Our recent surveys show that our readers are keen to buy abroad as soon as possible, but understandably...
read moreThe two critical factors for property buyers this summer
This summer is critical for property buyers in the EU. The deadline for an extension to the Brexit...
read moreHow to buy a house abroad safely in 4 simple steps
Europe is slowly coming out of lockdown and property sales are on the up. But with so much...
read moreWhere will the pound be by summer?
When the global economy is in freefall, you may wonder why the pound has – after initial jitters – recovered to its average for the past three years. And where will it go by summer and the lockdown end?
read moreThe cost of a €100,000 house in pounds, tracked
Coronavirus means the currency markets are even more unpredictable than usual, as our tracking...
read moreCoronavirus impact on currency pairs
The coronavirus outbreak has made the currency markets even more unpredictable than usual. Here we highlight some of the main currency pairs that will affect UK clients, both living abroad or UK based but with interests abroad.
read moreCurrency and coronavirus: what you need to know
Most of us may be stuck at home but the currency markets are open, and your budget and funds need protecting, especially if you are mid-purchase. Here we answer your urgent exchange rate questions.
read moreHow to manage your pension when you move abroad
If you move abroad, you are still entitled to your pension income – and you may well find it goes a...
read moreReduce the uncertainty of moving exchange rates
Speak to a currency expert about how news and events happening all over the world can affect you. Our bespoke services are tailored to you to help avoid the risks associated with falling exchange rates.
Taking the complexity out of currency
Currency exchange rates are among the most complicated parts of the financial world. Where exchange rates will go is impossible to predict, as they are buffeted by the world events and news of the economy, both at a global and local level.
Vast quantities of currency are traded by the financial institutions based on the smallest piece of economic data, or rumour of political events – 90% of the currency markets are speculative. At the end of all this might be you, about to make the biggest and most complicated purchase of your own life, a home abroad. You may be desperately hoping that rates won’t change, taking the property of your dreams out of your budget, even as vital decisions are taken far away that will do just that.
Smart Currency Exchange may not be able to tell fortunes, but we can help you protect your property purchase by budgeting effectively, managing risk and suggesting solutions. But we want you to stay informed too.
Our team of writers and traders will be digesting all the global and local news that might affect you, and creating content that you will (a) enjoy reading and (b) use to good effect.
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News and events affect exchange rates
If you’re buying property abroad, you may be paying close attention to how your pounds are rising and falling in value as euros or dollars. You may also be keeping a close eye on current events and changes to the law that could affect your purchase, such as Brexit.
You may want to know why those changes are happening, or you might just want to know what could affect your money in the future. Either way, Smart covers the political, property and currency related news you need to know, giving both detailed analysis and readable, usable guidance, all free of charge.
Having been in operation for more than a decade and helped thousands of people to buy abroad, we’ve gained a wealth of knowledge that we are very happy to share.
You can read all about it, both on this website and in our Daily Market Updates. But we also write for other key organisations, including the global business news service Forbes, and the largest property website in the UK, Rightmove. Our expert opinion is frequently sought by national newspapers too.
Our news and advice covers all the major countries and the major currencies. Staying up to date will help you to minimise risks with your currency and protect your budget, so please keep coming back to this site, and you can also sign up to our mailing list.
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