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Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2008, 11:09 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Hi gary

Your best bet is a currency exchange company such us uk forex, hifx, moneycorp etc; you will get a lot beter rate than your bank. If you look back at the 1st pages of this thread it is...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2008, 9:36 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Ah Chris you have so disappointed me, i didn't think you cheated by having all these information sources for you to work with , i thought you just had your crystal ball and the leaves from your...
Forum: Canada
Mar 20th 2008, 12:07 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Not so much new PR's, just if you don't want to prove your income chris, then used to be 25% down payment, most seem to be using 35% now

Regards

Steve
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2008, 11:54 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

i agree with you Mark, from my experience most UK banks won't do it, have you spoken to your bank? They may be able to find a way around that. HSBC will enable you to easily transfer funds through...
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2008, 8:31 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

None directly charge,they make their money on the exchange, it is a case of phoning around, that is the benefit of UKforex in the fact that you can get live quotations on rates online, don't know if...
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2008, 6:32 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Yep i used them, they are very convienient as all dealings can be done online, but i have found them a bit slow. I also used moneycorp, they were very very quick. We did a chaps payment to moneycorp...
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2008, 4:17 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

All banks are being affected by the Sub Prime crisis, just to different extents. Due to the cross bank lending. I personnaly have found canadian banks are tightening their lending criteria, so it is...
Forum: Canada
Nov 2nd 2007, 8:45 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

As i posted yesterday had to transfer money, i used money corp, just checked my accounts in canada and the money is already there. Pretty damm fast i thought. Next day service and thy seemed very...
Forum: Canada
Nov 1st 2007, 8:03 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Yep checked with moneycorp, ukforex and HIFX. UKforex had highest rate but went with moneycorp after they matched rate. :(

Now taken off desktop feed with exchange rate and cancelled all...
Forum: Canada
Nov 1st 2007, 7:53 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

very good point thanks for bringing a smile to my face:rofl:

steve
Forum: Canada
Nov 1st 2007, 10:35 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

BOO HOO BOO HOO:cry_smile::cry_smile:


We have just transferred our money we got 1.9514:cry_smile:

We just couldn't wait any longer, i really hope the rate goes up for you.

Steve ...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2007, 6:47 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Goodluck with the move chris see you next month :thumbsup:

Steve
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2007, 5:43 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Howard whilst i do not have a degree in economics i have run a small business for 10 years, in a macro economic situation yes you are right a weak pound is fairly good for UK business, but i don't...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th 2007, 11:06 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

no haven't yet didn't want to prebook just in case they go up:(
steve
Forum: Canada
Oct 6th 2007, 5:13 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Know what you mean CC, just we have bought a house and are completing on the 15th Nov. I am really looking forward to getting there but really depressed about the exchange rate. I know others in the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 6th 2007, 4:07 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

just not good for us poor sods who have got to transfer money at the end of the month

steve:frown::(
Forum: Canada
Sep 18th 2007, 7:42 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

cneldred(chris) thought that may cause the rate to go back up as the CAD is quite closely link to USD. Here's a hoping:eek: Hasn't moved yet though

Steve
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2007, 10:32 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

no prob mate pocket change for a rich guy like me. NOT!!!:D

i am in a similar boat to you mate although i have got until 15th Nov to complete, if the rate doesn't go back up it is going to make a...
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2007, 10:18 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

i am sorry my lord i will go flog myself:rofl:

i really do feel for you steve, i hope it all works

regards

steve
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2007, 9:54 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Hi guys just recieved this from moneycorp don't know if it helps

Sterling buried by Northern Rock
- Higher UK interest rates unlikely
- Narrower Canadian trade surplus

Sterling moved...
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2007, 9:37 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Unfortunately Benjy i don't think anyone is going to be able to tell you which way it is going to go. I know people are getting close to having to send money over but try not to panic the rate has...
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2007, 8:08 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

keep positive steve, the rate will go back up just give it a few days, once the Northern rock debacle starts sorting itself out the rate will bounce back

fingers crossed for all of us

Regards
...
Forum: Canada
Sep 14th 2007, 5:13 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

me to i have got to get my money out there by beginning of November:(

Regards

Steve
Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2007, 9:15 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Oh chris i am so disappointed LOL, i had made all these plans on your predictions, are you now saying your crystal ball is now foggy????:rofl:

steve
Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2007, 9:05 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,822
Posted By steved61

Re: Exchange rate

Don't forget that rate is the actual spot rate not the rate that joe soap would get. UK forex transfer rate is 2.0917 :( I do hope that the rate goes above 2.14 as chris is predicting not much longer...
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