Why Does Inflation Cause The Pound to Drop?
Watch David’s full analysis in the vlog below, or contact a Lucid Advisor for tailored currency and investment guidance.
Dave Huggett
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Exit Strategy for a Second Home: When and How to Sell Overseas
Selling a property abroad isn’t just about finding a buyer — it’s about timing markets, managing tax triggers, and repatriating funds efficiently. This Lucid guide outlines how UK private clients can plan the sale of an overseas second home through a strategic wealth lens, covering ideal timing windows, local and UK tax exposure, and cross-border…
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UK Capital Gains Tax: The Essential Guide for Private Clients & Cross-Border Property Owners
UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can significantly impact returns on property, investments, or assets sold — especially in cross-border scenarios. This guide explains who pays CGT, how it applies to individuals and non-residents, key exemptions, and strategic planning options tailored for high-net-worth and property-owning private clients.
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A Guide to FX Forward Purchasing
Timing can make or break the value of an international transaction. An FX forward lets you lock in an exchange rate today for a payment you’ll make later — protecting budgets for property purchases, tuition, or investments abroad. This guide explains how forwards work, their benefits, limitations, and when high-value clients should consider using them.
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Structuring Overseas Property Ownership: Personal, Company or Trust?
Choosing the right structure for overseas property ownership is one of the most important financial decisions a UK investor can make. Whether held personally, through a company, or via a trust, each route affects taxation, privacy, control, and long-term succession. This guide outlines the key differences, pros and cons, and how to coordinate effectively with…
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Spain, Portugal, Italy or Majorca? Choosing Your Second-Home Market Through a Wealth Lens
Each of Europe’s southern property markets offers something different for UK investors. Spain and Majorca provide liquidity and lifestyle; Portugal delivers tax flexibility; Italy offers legacy and cultural depth. This analysis compares all four through a financial lens — covering taxation, financing access, and exit strategies — to help private clients align their property ambitions…
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How UK Investors Can Manage Overseas Property Purchases Without Currency Risk
For high-net-worth individuals, buying property overseas can be both an exciting lifestyle decision and a sophisticated investment strategy.
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Chart analysis suggests we could see a property market bounce as early as February
UK house prices are predicted to drop another 10% by 2025, but technical analysis hints at a possible bounce by February.
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Inflation cools, but is it really the beginning of the end?
This week’s inflation reading highlighted falling fuel prices and the impact of imported goods on the UK’s inflation, emphasizing currency strength.
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Pound nears 14-month highs against USD as rate hike looms.
David Huggett runs through the latest movements and looks at the likely impact of another tumultuous week on the money markets.
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It’s not all about the rate of exchange.
David Huggett underlines the importance of foreign exchange (FX) market trends, hedging, and compliance in managing international real estate investments, especially in prime markets like Central London.
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Timing is everything, but the message is still the same.
The real estate market’s stalemate can be resolved through a process of price discovery, similar to that in financial markets, as conditions improve and buyers become braver and sellers less greedy.