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Tom Vicary

📍 London

The smart way to sell overseas property: exit strategy tips before you buy

Selling an overseas property can be far more complicated than buyers expect. From local market liquidity and hidden selling costs to currency risk, building a clear exit strategy before you buy can be the difference between a quick, profitable sale and a drawn out costly headache later.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound climbs to 5-week high versus euro

01/12/2025 to 05/12/2025: The pound rose to a five-week high against the euro as upbeat UK services data and shifting market sentiment overshadowed early-week jitters.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound hits 4-week high versus euro following budget

24/11/2025 to 28/11/2025: The pound climbed to a four-week high against the euro as Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget eased fiscal uncertainty. But with markets still digesting tax plans and eyeing a possible rate cut, the UK currency's gains remained fragile.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound stumbles on soft UK inflation

17/11/2025 to 21/11/2025: The pound struggled for direction as cooling UK inflation, weak data, and nerves ahead of the autumn budget applied pressure. The euro found modest support from improving business activity, but broader economic uncertainty and EU-China tensions limited its gains.

Why banks’ exchange rates differ from specialist providers – and what that means for you

The exchange rate your bank offers is usually padded with mark-ups, higher fees and less transparency. There is a cost-effective alternative: a currency specialist.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound falls to 30-month low versus euro

10/11/2025 to 14/11/2025: The pound slumped to its lowest level against the euro since May 2023, pressured by weak UK economic data, rising unemployment, and political uncertainty surrounding Chancellor Rachel Reeves's autumn budget.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound tumbles against euro amid tax hike fears

03/11/2025 to 07/11/2025: The pound sunk against the euro as investors braced for potential tax hikes in the upcoming autumn budget. Despite a brief midweek recovery on stronger services data, sterling remained under pressure amid mounting speculation of further rate cuts and UK growth concerns.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound falls to lowest level in almost two and a half years versus euro

27/10/2025 to 31/10/2025: The pound endured a bruising week against the euro, sliding to its lowest level in almost two and a half years as mounting UK fiscal worries and speculation of further rate cuts weighed heavily. Meanwhile, encouraging data and hawkish ECB rhetoric helped underpin the euro.

Avoid common mistakes when buying property in France

Don’t let your dream of buying a home in France turn into a nightmare. Take the time to understand the common pitfalls of buying there and how to avoid them.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound falls against euro following cooler-than-expected UK inflation

20/10/2025 to 24/10/2025: The pound slipped against the as softer-than-expected UK inflation data reignited bets on a Bank of England rate cut.