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Tom Vicary

📍 London

Brush up on the extra costs that come with buying in France

Buying in France isn’t just about the asking price. With notary fees, taxes and agent costs to factor in, the final bill can be higher than expected. Here’s how to plan ahead and keep your French property dream on course.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound trims losses versus euro following bond yield turbulence

01/09/2025 to 05/09/2025: The pound seesawed against the euro amid surging UK bond yields and mixed data on both sides.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound tests 1.16 level versus euro

25/08/2025 to 29/08/2025: The pound briefly broke above 1.16 against the euro before slipping back, as mixed UK data and dovish BoE commentary left the UK currency struggling for direction. Meanwhile, euro strength was underpinned by firmer German inflation and cautious ECB expectations.

What you need to know about currency when retiring abroad

Retiring overseas can be the start of an exciting new chapter, but it also comes with challenges, particularly regarding your finances. One of the biggest factors to understand is how currency affects your retirement income.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound traverses 1.15 range versus euro

18/08/2025 to 22/08/2025: The pound traded in a tight range against the euro as shifting sentiment over UK fiscal risks and Eurozone recession fears offset fleeting gains from stronger data and hopes of Ukraine peace progress.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound breaks through 1.16 resistance level versus euro

11/08/2025 to 15/08/2025: The pound climbed above the key 1.16 level against the euro, buoyed by upbeat UK jobs and GDP data, while the single currency was weighed down by eurozone sentiment and caution ahead of Trump-Putin peace talks.

Top tips for buying a bargain property overseas

Buying property abroad can be thrilling – but it’s also a game of strategy. From protecting yourself against currency swings to reading the market and mastering your poker face, these tips will help you negotiate with confidence and secure your dream home at the right price.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound soars versus euro following hawkish BoE rate cut

04/08/2025 to 08/08/2025: The pound rallied against the euro after the BoE's expected rate hike and accompanying forward guidance prompted investors to scale back bets on further cuts.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound hits two-year low against euro

28/07/2025 to 01/08/2025: The pound recovered from a two-year low against the euro as doubts over the EU-US trade deal surfaced.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound recovers after briefly dipping below 1.15 versus euro

14/07/2025 to 18/07/2025: The pound euro exchange rate endured a volatile week, dipping below 1.15 amid mounting speculation of a Bank of England interest rate cut. Hawkish inflation data offered some support, but a weakening labour market and lack of UK economic momentum limited gains.