Senior Content Editor

Christopher Nye

Christopher Nye has been writing about finance and currency for 15 years, following a career in the international hotel and cruise ship industries. He has been a copywriter for Barclays Bank and the NHS, freelance business and property writer, editor of the UK government’s Act on CO2 website and author of several travel and business books.

Is fly to let the new buy to let?

by Christopher Nye | Sep 21, 2022 | Currency Exchange Explained, Property News, Renting Property Abroad

Overseas rental properties, known as “fly to lets” can offer advantages over British buy to lets. As recession looms and landlords continue to be blamed for the housing crisis, here are seven good reasons to consider shifting your portfolio...

Sunak vs Truss and what it could mean for sterling

by Christopher Nye | Aug 30, 2022 | Currency Market Updates

When Sunak was made chancellor the pound leapt up. Will that happen again if he becomes PM? Truss is promising immediate tax cuts that will put money in the wealthy’s pockets; could that boost economic growth and support the pound? Here we check out some of the...

How to budget abroad in a time of inflation

by Christopher Nye | Aug 12, 2022 | Currency Exchange Explained

Volatile exchange rates and rampant inflation are making the economics of moving abroad hard to plan, especially for those on a fixed income. Effective budgeting is essential. Locking in your exchange rate with a Regular Payment Plan (RPP) and Regular Payment Forward...

How to work remotely from your holiday home

by Christopher Nye | Aug 5, 2022 | Currency Exchange Explained

Attracted by the idea of being able to work from home somewhere sunny? Our recent survey showed us that half of people planning to buy a second home in Europe would use it for working remotely as well as holidays. Here’s a snapshot guide to keeping within the rules...

Where will the pound be by autumn 2022?

by Christopher Nye | Jul 13, 2022 | Currency Exchange Explained, Currency Market Updates

The war in Ukraine, ongoing repercussions from the pandemic, high inflation and more are inciting fears that a recession could happen in the UK and globally. Central banks continue to face the difficult challenge of tackling high inflation whilst protecting the...