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.

Where will the pound be by Christmas and beyond?

by Christopher Nye | Nov 27, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

With the global supply shortage, Omicron variant, Brexit fall-out and more, the economy faces a ‘perfect storm’ this quarter. But what does this mean for currency? For anyone making a significant transaction overseas in the year ahead, the headwinds facing British...

Lock in the exchange rate for a smooth property purchase

by Christopher Nye | Nov 18, 2021 | Currency Exchange Explained

Buying a property abroad is an incredibly exciting and, in some cases, a life-changing purchase. Amidst all of the excitement, don’t forget about currency! Here are a few reasons why locking in the current exchange rate with a forward contract will help to make your...

Holiday home upkeep: how to manage your payments

by Christopher Nye | Oct 14, 2021 | Living Abroad and Retirement

So, you’ve bought your dream holiday home in the sun and it’s ready and waiting for you! However, have you thought about the upkeep of your home and the costs that come with this? We explain what some of these costs might be and how to protect them from currency...

Are you aware of these buying costs? The extras you need to account for

by Christopher Nye | Sep 30, 2021 | Buying Property Abroad

The extra costs that come with buying a property are relatively low in the UK by international standards, lulling us into a false sense of security when buying overseas. If you neglect to allow for these fees and find your dream home at the top end of your budget,...

Could your pension be affected by these post-Brexit changes?

by Christopher Nye | Sep 1, 2021 | Living Abroad and Retirement

Those who are moving to the EU in 2022 could receive a lower state pension than expected due to Brexit. Will these changes affect you and how much could your pension be reduced by? Who will this affect? If you are planning to move to a European country from 1 January...