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.

How much cash will you need to emigrate?

by Christopher Nye | Mar 4, 2019 | Currency 101

Although the best things in life abroad – sun, space and a fresh start – may be free, establishing yourself in the country won’t be. Many would-be emigrators get a nasty surprise when they realise how much it costs to make a new start in a country like Australia or...

Currency exchange & your property: Part one, the viewing trip

by Christopher Nye | Mar 1, 2019 | Currency 101

Are you thinking of buying a quaint Gîte in the south of France, a slick apartment in Italy or maybe a luxury villa in Spain? If so, you need to consider all options when it comes to your financial planning – not only with regards to the property you’re buying,...

What will affect the exchange rates in 2019?

by Christopher Nye | Feb 19, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101

2019 is looking to be a bumpy year politically and economically – but that shouldn’t mean you put your transfers on hold. With an understanding of what’s coming up, you’ll be aware of the risks to the exchange rates in 2019, and know how to protect...

Where will the pound be by Easter?

by Christopher Nye | Feb 4, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101

Whether you’re at the sharp end of your property buying journey and about to make an offer, or are still just wondering what you might get for your money abroad, you’ll be interested in our currency forecasts. They cover the short term to April and beyond...

How can you maximise your UK income and pension abroad?

by Christopher Nye | Jan 18, 2019 | Currency 101

For anyone buying a property and moving overseas, there’s a lot of financial planning to do. It’s not just the cost of the property – you need to work out how you’re going to afford to live there too. That means both understanding how to get your...