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Browse 40 articles on long-term family travel finance — written from the road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.