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.

10 essential need-to-knows when buying property overseas

by Christopher Nye | Aug 19, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad

Buying a property overseas is an exciting prospect, whether it’s a holiday home, a retirement retreat, or a permanent move. But the process isn’t the same as in the UK, and there are pitfalls that could cost you dearly if you’re not prepared. From legal quirks to...

Factsheet: Spain’s 100% property tax rise?

by Christopher Nye | Jul 22, 2025 | Buying Property in Spain

Speaking to clients considering buying property in Spain, we know there are serious and genuine worries about the prospect of being charged 100% of the property value as buying tax. That’s understandable, it would double the cost of the same property. But will...

Why some wealthy Britons are leaving and what to consider before you do the same

by Christopher Nye | Jul 22, 2025 | Living Abroad and Retirement

Do you get a payslip? Then according to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, you won’t get a tax rise this autumn. This apparently isn’t enough to stop thousands of millionaires from leaving the UK, according to multiple sources. According to Henley & Partners, a...

SIPPs and QROPS: making the right pension choice when retiring to Europe

by Christopher Nye | May 28, 2025 | Living Abroad and Retirement

When moving overseas you have several options for managing your pension, including SIPPs and QROPS. Each has pros, cons and currency implications. For many British retirees, the dream of a sun-drenched life in Spain or Portugal, among the vineyards of France, the...

Seven secrets of a successful property viewing trip

by Christopher Nye | Apr 22, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad

Buying property overseas starts with one of the most important – and exciting – steps: the viewing trip. But while it may seem as simple as booking a flight and lining up some viewings, the reality is that the most successful trips are the ones you’ve prepared for...