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.

Why’s the pound so strictly hard to predict?

by Christopher Nye | Sep 5, 2018 | Currency Market Updates

It’s that time of year when minor celebrities risk humiliation in Strictly Come Dancing. They’re not the only ones approaching September with a few nerves: anyone about to make a major purchase abroad faces a tense few weeks. Substantial movements in the GBP exchange...

Case study: protecting regular payments with a forward contract

by Christopher Nye | Aug 31, 2018 | Currency Exchange Explained

When Sandra Harris bought her property in southern Spain, she was concerned about having “absolutely no currency control” through sending her money through the banks. We spoke to her about how using a forward contract with Smart helped her to protect her budget...

Holiday home finances: reducing the risk of volatile exchange rates

by Christopher Nye | Aug 7, 2018 | Buying Property Abroad

Janet Lowe is soon coming up to celebrating her 18th year as a property owner in France. She first bought her home in the peaceful Minervios as a holiday let. Now, it’s enjoyed just by her family as a holiday retreat. We spoke to her about her experiences as a...

What does “no deal” mean for your currency?

by Christopher Nye | Aug 6, 2018 | Currency Market Updates

Suddenly the unthinkable looks all too possible; a chaotic no-deal departure from the EU in less than eight months. UK Trade Secretary Liam Fox says there’s a “60-40” chance of a no-deal Brexit and even Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said it is not...

Buying a home abroad made easy

by Christopher Nye | Jul 25, 2018 | Buying Property Abroad

Beth Nicholson had dreamed of moving permanently to France since her time as a university student in Grenoble. Although life got in the way, in 2017, she decided it was finally time to go back to France. With expert support and local knowledge from Beaux Villages...