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I must admit this has been the Best Experience

Hello Sharon, We had a second viewing at lunch time today and both viewings went well, your agent is very nice, very informative and helpful so I must admit this has been the best experience we have had while viewing properties in France so far.

So we have left you with a couple of questions and we have made an informal offer on the property and we will wait for a reply from you regarding the questions.

Many thanks James.

Buying a Chateau, Manor House, Farmhouse, Cottage, Holiday Home, Lake or just a Plot of land in France is easy with Cle France, You can do the same, it is easy for you because WE guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process from the very start to completion and beyond!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"!

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The whole process was so easy for us

Dear Cle France, Thanks for being so helpful with any questions we had while purchasing our home in France, you helped to make the whole process so easy for us.

Denise Mayes.

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"!

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Currency Update - 6th June 2018

GBP: Sterling gets a much-needed boost

Sterling jumped yesterday after the latest PMI Survey of the dominant Services sector rose to a 3-month high.

That means all three PMIs – manufacturing, construction and services – beat estimates in May. It’s some much-needed good news for Sterling.

The next big test will be on Friday when the Bank of England’s 12-month inflation forecast is due for release.

EUR: Euro gets surprise lift

The Euro steadied yesterday after Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, made it clear to Parliament that the government had never considered leaving the Eurozone. The reassurance has helped investors shift their attention to next week’s European Central Bank's (ECBs) policy meeting.

Here’s the surprise bit of news. According to Bloomberg, the ECB is considering using this month’s meeting to announce an end date to its quantitative easing programme. If true, that would be very positive for the Euro.

The rumour has caught investors off guard as it was thought the Italian political crisis and threat of global trade wars would keep the timid ECB from doing anything of consequence.

USD: A cloud hangs over the Dollar

The Dollar gave up some of its recent gains yesterday, in part due to the strength of the Pound and Euro – which both had good sessions (as noted above).

There also remains a cloud hanging over the Dollar given the escalating tension over trade tariffs. Will the upcoming G7 summit in Canada bring calm or chaos? Best ask President Trump.

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

To discuss current exchange rates and currency purchasing strategies, please contact your trader today on 01872 487 500.

If you don't yet have an account please request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day,

Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates:

Wednesday 6th June 2018 at 15:30

£1.00 GBP = 1.1398 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3428 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7505 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9063 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7299 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 17.0463 ZAR

Need to Send Money Abroad?

At Clé France, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.

We are pleased to have partnered with Key Currency to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.

Key Currency is an award-winning currency exchange specialist, Key Currency Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Authorised Payment Institution (Financial Services Register No. 753989) and experienced in executing high-volume transactions.

As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Save money on your foreign currency transfers

Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than retail banks.

Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.

All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

Download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document now.

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Sterling Surges Above 1.14 against Euro

GBP: What a difference a day makes

Sterling surged back above 1.14 against the Euro yesterday. But it was more a case of Euro weakness than Sterling strength.

In fact, against the US Dollar, Sterling continued to slump – hitting 6-month lows.

For those looking to buy Euro / selling Sterling, it’s an opportunity to mitigate some of your risk and take advantage of the recent moves.

Sterling has not been performing well. So the Euro’s sudden slump is an opportunity that may not last.

EUR: Italian crisis sends Euro crashing

The euro hit multi-month lows against major rivals yesterday as Italy’s political crisis deepened.

There’s now talk that another election being held in the coming months. The underlying fear is that a new election will turn into a referendum about Italy’s membership of the EU.

Yields on Italian bonds have skyrocketed, so there are already real implications to this crisis as Italy has enormous debt and may struggle to fund itself.

The political news is likely to dominant trading in the Euro. However, there is German unemployment and inflation data due out today. A strong showing is needed if the Euro is to regain some stability.

USD: Dollar up on scared money

The situation in Italy has brought back memories of the euro-zone debt crisis of 2010-2012.

Its undermined any thoughts about the Euro joining the club of the world’s safe-haven currencies.

As expected, yesterday saw money flow into the usual suspects: the Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc as investors took cover from the turmoil.

Meanwhile, investors are keeping a close eye on talks between the US and China. It’s set to be a busy day with GDP and Advanced Goods Trade Balance due out later.

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

To discuss current exchange rates and currency purchasing strategies, please contact your trader today on 01872 487 500.

If you don't yet have an account please request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day,

Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates:

Wednesday 30th May 2018 at 15:45

£1.00 GBP = 1.1450 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3284 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7609 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9014 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7115 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 16.7355 ZAR

Need to Send Money Abroad?

At Clé France, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.

We are pleased to have partnered with Key Currency to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.

As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Save money on your foreign currency transfers

Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than retail banks.

Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.

All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

Download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document now.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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