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 year of the dollar?

by Christopher Nye | Dec 30, 2020 | Currency 101

With vaccination programmes starting and international travel set to resume by the summer, it’s a good time to kickstart your plans to buy a property abroad. At Smart Currency Exchange we have specialised in helping people buy homes abroad since 2004. We can help you...

Worried about your move abroad? 5 steps for a stress-free 2021

by Christopher Nye | Dec 15, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101

All of us are hoping that 2021 will bring less stress, more fun and many things to look forward to! If you’re planning to buy a property and move abroad next year, then things are already looking up. However, moving abroad can be nerve-wracking and can come with its...

Could it be crunch time for Brexit and the pound?

by Christopher Nye | Dec 10, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101

The Brexit transition period is due to end on 31 December 2020 and negotiators from the UK and the EU have been working around the clock to secure a trade deal. Recent reports, however, suggest that key sticking points remain, which has fuelled worries about a...

UK bank accounts for expats – will they exist after Brexit?

by Christopher Nye | Nov 18, 2020 | Brexit, Currency 101

Some British banks have been informing account holders who now live abroad that their accounts are being closed due to new Brexit rules. For many expatriates, as well as those planning a move to an EU country, the move is a surprise and a worry. So what does it mean...

Your currency action plan for 2021

by Christopher Nye | Nov 4, 2020 | Currency 101

2020 has been a year of uncertainties, to say the least, with many of us putting our property buying plans on hold. The good news is, 2021 is just around the corner. So, if you’ve been holding out to make your property purchase next year, there’s plenty you can do now...