Should you lock in your exchange rate before buying in France?

Added: 2026-05-18

[00:00:04]So, there is so much coming out in the news at the moment that we all believe could affect exchange rates. And when you think in the context of buying a property in France, that can have a huge impact on your budget. Of course, it can. But, I'd really caution against locking in exchange rates without a clear plan or certainly some legal progression >> [music] >> in the property purchase itself. Cuz I get asked about forward contracts a lot as an insurance tool against that currency fluctuation.

[00:00:33]>> [music] >> But, we try and make sure that we build a plan out for you that utilizes that tool effectively, rather than you over committing [music] to a contract that doesn't necessarily come through and you end up with a pile of euros you no longer need. So, yep, forward contracts are a great tool to protect yourself against the exchange rate movement. But, take your time and make sure you've got a strategy in place to use it properly.