Compare Money Transfer News - September 2011
London property market is strong, say experts
(September 30, 2011)International property investors may soon look to engage the services of money transfer companies as a London-based estate agent has said the city offers strong opportunities.
Ed Mead, director of the group, explained that foreign buyers were especially interested in snapping up properties in the capital.
"Anywhere that appeals to foreigners is doing well at the moment," [...]
Investors need to research global markets, say experts.
(September 30, 2011)Amateur investors should thoroughly investigate the global scene when trading before making foreign money transfers, according to Independence Wealth Management.
Rob Noble-Warren, asset manager with the group, suggested that half of the time spent trading should be dedicated to research.
"The greatest challenge an individual can have is lack of time," he explained.
"You need to put in [...]
Experts offer advice on Aussie property
(September 29, 2011)Landlords looking to make an overseas money transfer to invest in Australian property, either for renting or for a holiday home, have been told that prices vary greatly between regions.
According to the Australian Visa Bureau, the independent immigration advisory service, competition to live in the country is fierce because of the associated benefits.
"For almost a [...]
Study: Inflation eats away savings
(September 28, 2011)Companies and individuals looking for a safe place to store their savings may soon be making foreign money transfers as Yorkshire Building Society has warned that inflation is eating into nest-eggs.
Following the building society's earlier survey that found that 96 per cent of consumers say they have tried to make their money go further, the [...]
Travellers encouraged to visit India
(September 27, 2011)Globetrotters may soon be looking up how to transfer money online in order to attend the festival of Holi in India, following a resounding recommendation by thetravelmagazine.net.
Sharron Livingstone, the website's editor, suggested that travellers may enjoy a variety of festivals on offer in the region.
"Diwalior Diwali or Deepavali is the festival of lights and symbolises [...]
MoneyGram: Exercise caution when sending money home
(September 23, 2011)Consumers have been urged to exercise causing when sending money home.
According to international money transfer company MoneyGram, although money transfers are usually safe, there is always an element of risk when taking part in any financial transaction involving people.
Consumers were urged to make sure that the always know they person they are sending money to [...]
Australia comes top in foreign relocation poll
(September 21, 2011)Australia could possibly witness a rise in foreign money transfers following new research showing that most Britons would like to relocate to the antipodes.
Data published in a new report from Post Office International Payments showed that most people considering a new life abroad are likely to opt for Australia, with one in five (21 per [...]
Online portal to make overseas investments easier for Mandarin speakers
(September 20, 2011)Asian property investors could soon be making foreign money transfers to the UK and the United States as they take advantage of a new online resource geared towards snapping up overseas assets even easier.
While many Chinese-based investors are already putting their money into British property, some are still wary of doing so, largely due to [...]
International students invited to US universities
(September 19, 2011)Growing numbers of British youngsters could soon be making money transfers to the United States as they head across the Atlantic to gain a university degree.
Earlier this month, the Times Good University Guide reported that UK students are preparing to 'flock' overseas, with Dutch and Scandinavian universities particularly attractive due to their international academic reputations [...]
Asia upping investment in Euro wines
(September 16, 2011)Wine connoisseurs from Asia may soon be making foreign money transfers to Europe as more people are collecting the region's products, according to the Circle of Wine Writers.
The association of wine authors, broadcasters, journalists, photographers and lecturers says that the growing wine appreciation in Asia will be the "biggest story" of the next few years.
Chairman [...]