First Rate FX in the News
Forward Thinking: French Property News November 2007
Roger and Sue Tomlinson from Nottinghamshire adore the French countryside and two years ago decided to buy a three-bedroom Norman barn conversion, which was habitable but required considerable renovation. After completing the renovation of the detached property, the couple reali ... Read more
A Place in the Sun - A Profit in the Sun October 2007
“How we saved £5,200 on our £200,000 palm apartment in Dubai ” If there’s one thing people give too little attention when buying a place in the sun it’s the transfer of cash abroad. Whether you’re forking out stage payment on a new-build or buying a property in one go, turning t ... Read more
Finance and Currency Outlook: Property Investor News August 2007
The current poor state of the property market in the US has been widely reported. Sub-prime mortgages were drastically oversold to low-earners and now that interest rates have risen by over 4% in less than three years, it is estimated that 0.5% of all US homeowners now face repos ... Read more
The Great Debate: Homes Worldwide May 2007
For: Philippe Robin, Managing Director of Selection Property, explains the advantages of taking a mortgage abroad. If your aim to buy a property in the UK with a mortgage, it’s worth considering investing into an overseas property first: you can use it as a buy-to-let investment, sa ... Read more
Managing Foreign Exchange Risk: Mind Your Business March 2007
Managing Foreign Exchange Risk For any business that trades with overseas counterparts there exists a possible risk of exposure to the movements of the currency markets, whether buying goods from overseas in a local currency or receiving payments for exported goods. Movements in the rates of foreig ... Read more
First Rate FX opens up Dubai office: International Investment March 2007
London-based foreign exchange services provider First Rate FX is opening its first overseas office in Dubai . First Rate FX is only the second UK foreign exchange provider to establish a permanent presence in the Emirate. The office is headed by currency specialist, Mark Cummins. The ... Read more
Currency specialist opens first overseas office : The Wharf February 2007
A DOCKLANDS firm has become only the second UK foreign exchange provider to establish a permanent presence in Dubai . First Rate FX office in the Emirate will be headed by currency specialist Mark Cummins and is based in The Fairmont Dubai hotel. It is the first overseas office for ... Read more