Ask the expert?

Posted 01 October 2009 at 15:38

I’ve read there are many ways currency specialists can help with transferring money abroad but I’m a bit confused by the different terms they use.

Ask the expert ?

Posted 15 September 2009 at 15:49

I don’t understand how brokers can always beat the banks and continue to stay in business? Mick Dylan, Surrey

Spain comes alive again

Posted 15 July 2009 at 10:59

According some analysts, the desire for British and Irish buyers to purchase an investment property or holiday home in Spain is as strong as ever.

Political woes hinder the Pounds progress

Posted 22 June 2009 at 08:52

One often wonders how the international world looks at the UK, and my God, what must they be thinking? How can we possibly throw punches alongside the world's heavy weights when our politicians are drowning in the throes of an expense scandal and our leader is literally fighting for his political life?

Financing a property abroad

Posted 24 March 2009 at 11:15

When buying a property, particularly in a foreign country, most of us need to call on the expertise of a professional. FC Exchange and Sublime Location have teamed up with Savills Private Finance because they are also the best at what they do.

Fantastic Opportunity in Bulgaria

Posted 12 January 2009 at 12:24

Aspen Golf is an award-winning complex located just outside of Bansko, Bulgaria's top ski resort, which boasts the best and most modern ski centre in the country.

10 Below market value units with huge savings on offer - Be the first.

Market Watch 2009

Posted 06 January 2009 at 15:02

Accurately determining what any foreign currency will do this year is going to be an extremely difficult task as the market continues to trade on sentiment rather than statistic. We have already seen the Pound stage a double day 2 percent comeback in the first week of January suggesting that we aren't going down without a fight.

Between a rock and hard place !

Posted 11 December 2008 at 08:45

Add a flourish of plunging asset values, a dab of economic uncertainty and a smidge of really expensive credit - shake it all about and you'll get what I like to call a "nice catastrophe". Typically served on the rocks with a hint of recession... hold the liquidity..."Thanks Darling".

Currency Market News - Euro hits new records!

Posted 14 November 2008 at 15:16

Sterling has continued to weaken off as it comes under heavy, sustained selling from the Foreign Exchange markets following the Bank of England Inflation Report, weak housing data and weak employment figures seen earlier this week.

How difficult is it to buy overseas property now

Posted 28 October 2008 at 17:32

In the midst of what is officially a recession in the UK according to Gordon Brown and Mervyn King, is it or has it now officially become very difficult if not impossible to fund an overseas property purchase?

Around the world in 80 Days...

Posted 21 October 2008 at 22:26

As we wait for markets around the world to come to grip with the full extent of the damage caused by too many years of easy money, lets take a look around the world, just to see how everybody else is doing.

Southern Hemisphere Currencies get walloped!

Posted 21 October 2008 at 23:50

Now if you really want to know all about Foreign Exchange and why this market has the ability to shake even the strongest monkeys from the trees then have a look at the following graphs which depict the foreign currency or exchange rate movement for Sterling against the three antipodeans or southern hemisphere currencies for only the last month.

Did you know?

Posted 15 October 2008 at 17:31

I often like to start my articles with a good little "did you know?" - I think people are more inclined to the read the rubbish that I write if I make it look like I have something really clever to share ... unfortunately on this occasion nowt..., however I did have a really, or what I thought was a really interesting conversation with a friend of mine the other day.

If you could buy anywhere overseas, where would it be?

Posted 15 October 2008 at 18:44

Now if you were going to buy property anywhere in the world with limited resources and an even harder task of accessing more resources where would you go?

Golf course property - 5 Par Living

Posted 15 August 2008 at 14:24

There has been a huge increase in the number golf properties being developed in the last couple of years. Spain and Portugal are countries where just such developments have been most significant, but if you look further afield, investment opportunities are also available in places like Florida, St Lucia, South Africa, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

News watch !

Posted 13 August 2008 at 16:13

In light of current market conditions it is surprising to see just how many people are still playing the waiting game when it comes to buying and paying for an overseas property.

A Sterling effort or effete Sterling?

Posted 13 August 2008 at 16:17

It has certainly been a torrid time for Sterling of late. Across the board we have seen a weak pound resulting in less purchasing power for those selling Sterling. This is particularly apparent in the case of those buying Euros. Everyone from tourists to international property investors is feeling the pinch. So why has this happened?

Did someone say... Credit Crunch ?

Posted 13 August 2008 at 16:22

Affordability is a huge factor that should be taken into account when buying any property and it is important to be aware of how economic changes could affect the price of your property. When buying a property abroad one needs to be aware of not only how changes in interest rates will affect your repayments but also how exchange rate fluctuation will affect the price you ultimately pay.

Property buyers feel the pinch!

Posted 13 August 2008 at 16:30

The realisation that the UK pound may not recover any time soon against the euro has finally forced overseas property buyers to consider the impact that exchange rates can have on the price they pay for a property abroad.

Whats Canada got, that we don't got ?

Posted 13 August 2008 at 17:09

With the Euro becoming a lot more expensive to buy, property hunters are now considering buying further a field. The introduction of a number of low cost airlines and flights has also helped put Canada on the map.

Johannesburg - The city of Gold

Posted 13 August 2008 at 18:53

For most people considering buying property in South Africa, Johannesburg is not traditionally the first place that comes to mind. However, with higher yields and lower property prices than in places like Cape Town, it is starting to attract the interest of those looking for a solid investment in the hub of the African continent.

Property buyers drawn to lifestyle attractions

Posted 01 August 2008 at 16:44

Many overseas property buyers are choosing to buy homes in places which offer lifestyle attractions, according to a new study.

Research by Holiday-Rentals revealed that leisure facilities are one the main considerations for people when choosing their ideal location.

Russians to boost Cypriot property market?

Posted 31 July 2008 at 16:48

The new treaty replaces the one signed between the two countries in 1998.

In the past decade, Cyprus has signed several double taxation treaties with countries in its sphere of influence in an effort to make the country an attractive place to set up off-shore enterprises and to buy property in.