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.

What’s coming up for the pound this summer?

by Christopher Nye | Apr 20, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

As the UK continues its ‘roadmap to recovery’, with all COVID-19 restrictions planned to end by late June, how will the currency markets respond? Each quarter, the major banks’ chief financial analysts predict how currencies will move over the coming months. But there...

Open forward contracts: save money on your property purchase

by Christopher Nye | Mar 31, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

We often talk about how a forward contract can protect your property-buying budget from currency fluctuations, saving you money. If you opt to book an open forward contract, there are a few extra things to consider. We run through the requirements so you can assess if...

Prepare for your virtual viewing trip

by Christopher Nye | Mar 8, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

The colder weather may be well and truly upon us, but there’s no reason to wait until spring to go on a property viewing trip. You could be an overseas homeowner in time for the warm weather if you start planning now. Here’s our guide on how you should prepare...

What could knock the pound off its perch?

by Christopher Nye | Feb 24, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

The pound has been on a winning streak so far this year, nearing a 3-year high against the dollar this week and reaching an 11-month high against the euro. With the vaccination rollout a continuing success and hopes for economic recovery, could anything push sterling...

What’s coming up for the pound in 2021?

by Christopher Nye | Jan 21, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

As governments start the ‘race to recovery’ and face the challenge of vaccinating entire populations, the next three months will be crucial for GBP, EUR and USD. The uncertainties of the year ahead bring a whole new set of challenges for currencies and could spell a...