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.

Digital banks vs currency specialists – what property buyers need to know

by Christopher Nye | Feb 27, 2026 | Currency Exchange Explained

App-based banks and digital payment providers are popular for holidays and everyday spending. But when you are transferring £250,000 to buy property overseas, or relying on monthly pension payments, the stakes are very different. Here is what you should consider...

Rental income from abroad – what UK landlords and expats need to know

by Christopher Nye | Feb 27, 2026 | Renting Property Abroad

Own property in Spain, France, Italy or Portugal while living in the UK? Or retired abroad but still renting out a UK property? Foreign rental income can be taxed in two countries. Understanding double taxation rules – and managing exchange rate risk – is central to...

Which countries offer tax schemes for retirees in 2026?

by Christopher Nye | Feb 27, 2026 | Living Abroad and Retirement

Thinking of retiring abroad? If so, you may wish to know about the favourable tax schemes that some European countries have put in place to attract retirees. We take a look at the requirements for these and why they could your move overseas even more appealing. Taxes...

Retiring in Spain – here’s what you need to know about your pension

by Christopher Nye | Feb 27, 2026 | Living Abroad and Retirement

If you are relocating from the UK to Spain or elsewhere in southern Europe, your retirement income will likely come from several sources. Your state pension is only one part of the picture. Private pensions, lump sums and exchange rates all influence what you have...

Why timing an overseas retirement smartly could save tax

by Christopher Nye | Feb 9, 2026 | Living Abroad and Retirement

For those planning to retire overseas, where they move matters – but when they move can be just as important. Many people focus on pensions, healthcare and lifestyle when retiring abroad, but overlook one crucial detail that can have a significant impact on their...