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Steve Eakins discusses the intersection of property and global finance, sharing insights on currency movement and market trends.

From Ceefax Leads… to Instagram Introductions Over half a century of podcast studio sessions for Russell and Russell… and the guests keep delivering. This week, Russell Quirk and Russell Jervis are joined by Steve Eakins, Key Partner Director at Lumon, the currency specialist trusted by agents, buyers and investors navigating international property transactions. Often saved in phones as “Steve Currency” or “Steve Money”, Steve works at the point where property and global finance collide, helping clients move funds smoothly when relocating, investing overseas, or returning to the UK. With 17 years at Lumon (a 25-year-old business now 200+ strong), Steve shares remarkable insight into the scale of modern property movement: • £25 million transferred daily • £10 billion moved last year alone • Europe’s strongest demand across Spain, Portugal and France • A growing trend of Brits leaving the UK while Americans increasingly move in And crucially, how real transaction data gives a clearer picture of whether the widely reported “millionaires leaving Britain” narrative truly reflects what’s happening on the ground. The conversation explores why currency brokers are now introduced at…

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