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.

The joy of WFH abroad! (But what it means for your money)

by Christopher Nye | Sep 21, 2023 | Working Abroad

Four in ten people buying a holiday home abroad plan to work remotely from it on occasions, according to a recent survey by Your Overseas Home. In post-pandemic 2023, technology and changing attitudes certainly make working from home abroad a tempting option, but how...

Currency when you retire abroad

by Christopher Nye | Aug 22, 2023 | Living Abroad and Retirement

Retirement abroad should be an exciting adventure, but it can carry risks too, especially to your finances. Here is what you need to know about currency when you retire abroad. There is little doubt that money matters more when you retire. With no chance to earn it...

5 reasons to not use your bank for overseas transactions

by Christopher Nye | Aug 21, 2023 | Currency Exchange Explained

Picture this: you’re casually browsing homes in Spain on your iPad and suddenly, you see it. The villa you didn’t know you needed, but now you have: it’s a NEED. It has a south-facing veranda and a pool – it’s love at first sight. You’ve always planned to buy a place...

What does the next three months hold for exchange rates?

by Christopher Nye | Jul 25, 2023 | Currency Market Updates

It’s a busy week and a half for the currency markets as central banks reach a pivotal point in their interest rate policy. That’s why they feature on our brand new Quarterly Forecast for the period up to the end of September. Download your Quarterly Forecast here. At...

5 essential guides for international property buyers

by Christopher Nye | Jul 24, 2023 | Buying Property Abroad

Buying international property is a life-enhancing experience but the process can be tricky, especially if you’re dealing with a foreign currency and legal system. That’s why Smart Currency Exchange and our sister companies, Your Overseas Home and Property Guides,...