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Currency Exchange Case Studies
It is extremely important to understand the
principles of using a currency exchange broker. If we cannot explain clearly
you will go back to your trusted bank to arrange the transfer. Not only will
these possibly charge for the service they'll not get the best deal. No...
excuse me... they will get the same deal we can get but they will
appropriately charge a higher return because they have superior overheads.
It is common for the banks to charge between 2
to 4% on top of their wholesale purchase of currency. 95 times out of 100 we
will charge less than 1% (the 5% will be for third world countries,
especially those with a civil war).
Rather than explain further allow us to give
some real situations...
Check out
our following case studies and determine which one might be similar to your
own situation.
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Case Study
In November 2007 Simon from Gloucestershire wanted to invest in a property
in Miami, mainly because the dollar was weak against the pound. He had
175, 000 to invest which was going to buy him a substantial property. He'd
been given a quotation from his bank at US $1.80 / 1. A broker in
comparison could achieve US $1.84 to the 1; plus of course these brokers
don't charge any incidental fees. Simon if he would have gone through his
bank would have got $315, 000; but because he chose a broker they were able
to secure $322, 000. This saved Simon $7, 000 almost 3, 400
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Case Study
Ines and Kevin from Glasgow were buying a Duplex in Spain, January 2008; it
was a strange scenario, they were renting before they bought. They had lived
in Spain for approaching 11 months and had left their house sale money in
their bank in Scotland. Because of their purchase they had been advised to
use a broker. Rather than use the broker that the building company
recommended, they had chosen to look on the internet. Fortunately they had
found a Currency Broker. Most brokers can always beat a bank's quote, it
isn't so easy to beat another broker. The Currency Broker saved Ines and
Kevin 1, 300 Euros over another broker, but nearly 6, 200 Euros against the
banks
Case Study
In August 2007 there was Jayne from Southampton, she was buying a property
in Almeria, Spain. Her transfer was for a villa at 325, 000; a superb 5
bedroom villa with sea views. Her bank had frightened her with the exchange
rate, so she decided to look elsewhere; fortunately she came to a brokers
website. She was offered an exchange rate of US 1.39 / 1; they were able
to offer 1.41 / 1. This meant had she continued with the bank she would
have realised 451, 750 - however fortunately the broker service could manage
458, 250; saving Jayne 6, 500 (4, 600)
Case Study
In September 2007 Dominique wanted to buy an Apline ski home in Austria. The
property was valued at 295, 000. He hadn't gone to the bank as he had heard
that the banks weren't always the best choice. A broker will be fully aware
of what the banks charge at what rates they work with: Barclays on this day
was working with an exchange rate of 1.35 / 1; the broker on the other
hand could get 1.38 / 1. Using Barclays, Dominique would have received
398, 250; whereas the broker actually secured him 407, 100 which has a
difference of 8, 850 (6, 400).
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We know that changing currency for property
purchases abroad can be a daunting possibility, but if you don't proceed
with caution you could be wasting 15, 000.
The whole proceeding of changing currency is
complex; especially for those who may only use such a service once on their
lifetime.
Foreign Currency SNIPPET...
Dovish
Trichet rocks euro [at Financial Times]
- Financial Times - Thu 03, 01:05 PM
The euro lost ground against the dollar after the European Central Bank
indicated that it might have reached the end of its monetary tightening cycle.
If a currency strengthens or weakens against another, what does that
actually mean to you?! In order to understand currency exchange matters,
it's often easiest to review real situations with real losses or gains.
Please check out our frequently asked
questions page...
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Foreign Currency SNIPPET...
Dovish
Trichet rocks euro [at Financial Times]
- Financial Times - Thu 03, 01:05 PM
The euro lost ground against the dollar after the European Central Bank
indicated that it might have reached the end of its monetary tightening cycle.
EU countries using the euro: Austria,
Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain. |
