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Tom Vicary

📍 London

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.

3 top tips for Americans buying a home in Europe: Part 2

With your property purchase prep taken care of, let's look at three essential areas Americans can't afford to overlook when buying a home in Europe.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound slumps versus euro following downbeat GDP print

UK economic concerns applied downward pressure to the pound, causing it to decline in value against the euro.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound falls below 1.16 versus euro

30/06/2025 to 04/07/2025: The pound euro exchange rate plummeted below the 1.16 benchmark as hawkish central bank rhetoric and UK political uncertainty applied downward pressure.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound slips to multi-week low versus euro

16/06/2025 to 20/06/2025: The pound dipped to a multi-week low amid the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision and downbeat UK data.

Managing your currency effectively: 5 top tips

Currency exchange isn’t just about getting your money from A to B; it’s about doing it strategically to protect your budget, avoid costly surprises, and limit stress.