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 current economic crisis and the pound

by Christopher Nye | Sep 29, 2022 | Currency Market Updates

Chaos in the UK economy following last week’s mini-Budget has raised fears over mortgages, as the Bank of England promises an intervention to stop inflation and a run on the pound. So how do interest rates affect mortgages? And why is the crisis affecting sterling?...

Is fly to let the new buy to let?

by Christopher Nye | Sep 21, 2022 | 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...

How to lock-in your exchange rate when buying property abroad

by Christopher Nye | Sep 20, 2022 | Buying Property Abroad

When buying property abroad, there’s lots to consider. How do I find a property? Does this contract seem legit? Both are very valid questions, and can be answered by talking to estate agents and a lawyer, but have you considered talking to a Currency Specialist? Why...

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 Market Updates

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...