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Planning

Non-Resident Landlord Scheme: How Your UK Rent Is Taxed While You Travel

Letting your UK home while travelling? Your agent must withhold 20% of the rent. How the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme works, and why we sold instead.

15 Jun 2026Read →
Planning

National Insurance When Travelling Abroad: What UK Families Need to Know in 2026

Class 2 voluntary NI ended on 6 April 2026. Here's what the change means for UK families travelling long-term, what it costs now, and what to do next.

9 Jun 2026Read →
Planning

NHS Career Break to Travel Long-Term

The official NHS career break policy for long-term travel rarely matches reality. Here's what it actually says, how trusts interpret it, and what we did.

30 Apr 2026Read →
Planning

Should You Rent or Sell Your Home Before Long-Term Travel?

For most UK families, the property question is the biggest financial decision of the trip. We walked through renting and selling before making our choice.

3 Apr 2026Read →
Planning

How Much Do You Need to Save Before Long-Term Family Travel?

How much you need to save depends on how you travel. Here are real figures and the questions families need to answer before booking the one-way flight.

2 Apr 2026Read →
Planning

Does Long-Term Travel Affect Your UK Tax Residency?

Long-term travel can change your UK tax residency without you realising. Here's what it means for your HMRC status and what to check before you go.

31 Mar 2026Read →
Planning

How to Set Up Your Finances Before Long-Term Travel: A UK Family's Checklist Written

Most families spend months planning where to go but days on their finances. Here's the pre-departure financial checklist we used before leaving the UK.

24 Mar 2026Read →
Planning

How Far in Advance Should You Plan Long-Term Travel?

Long-term travel needs a very different planning timeline from a standard holiday. The window you choose significantly affects your costs and options.

22 Jan 2026Read →
Planning

Do You Need Proof of Onward Travel? What Travellers Should Know

Book a one-way ticket and you may be asked to show proof you plan to leave. Here's when proof of onward travel is required and how to handle it.

22 Jan 2026Read →