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.

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...

The 5 biggest risks to your exchange rate, and why

by Christopher Nye | Mar 24, 2025 | Currency Exchange Explained

If you’ve ever transferred a large sum of money overseas – whether to buy a home or other big-ticket item – or had to make lots of regular payments – you’ve probably noticed how much your timing can affect what you actually get. Exchange rates don’t just fluctuate day...

Buying property overseas: A step-by-step guide

by Christopher Nye | Mar 24, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad

Purchasing a property overseas is an exciting prospect, whether you’re looking for a holiday home on the Mediterranean, planning a retirement to the sun or looking to expand your investment portfolio. However, navigating the process can be complex, with legal,...