Would i have to dowload the entire blockchain or is it possible for me to sort of sync it up with an available lite client like how NEM does.
Thanks again Lurker for your help.
You have three options:
1) sync from scratch, can take a few hours;
2) download the latest ready blockchain files from peerexplorer.com (bottom of page link);
3) Activate Lite mode:
3a) Unpack Nxt client if you use the zip link or install if you use the installer.
3b) Locate directory nxt/conf.
On Windows it is here: C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\NXT\conf
Mac: ~/.nxt/conf
Linux: /conf folder under the root installation
3c) Create a text file
nxt.properties in this directory with a single line:
nxt.isLightClient=truestart the Nxt client and it will not be downloading the blockchain.