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10 Tips on Letting Out Your House to Fund your Travels

Updated with new information November 2025 in light of the Renters’Rights Act due to start implementation on 1st May 2026 for properties let in England. For us, the key to funding our travels without having to work was renting out our house. In financial terms, your house is probably your largest asset, so you needContinue reading “10 Tips on Letting Out Your House to Fund your Travels”

The Renters’ Rights Act in England – What You Need To Know if you Let Property to Fund your Travels

The Renters’Rights Act 2025 for properties let in England, introduces the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in a generation. The reforms increase landlord responsibilities and introduce significantly stronger enforcement – with hefty fines for non-compliance. The government has announced a phased approach to implementation, with the first major changes to be implementedContinue reading “The Renters’ Rights Act in England – What You Need To Know if you Let Property to Fund your Travels”

2026 UK Van Life Festivals, RV, Caravan, Camper, Motorhome, Overlanding & Self-Build Events

Updated 12th November 2025 For those considering buying or converting a van, visiting shows or meet-ups is a brilliant way to get ideas, see what options are available, meet suppliers and manufacturers, and chat with experts and other like-minded people. If you already own a van, it’s just a fun thing to do! In theContinue reading “2026 UK Van Life Festivals, RV, Caravan, Camper, Motorhome, Overlanding & Self-Build Events”

Bloggers Beware The Copyright Trolls – Even If You Use Royalty-Free Images

If you create content online, you already know the value of using images legally. The internet is awash with copyright theft, and professional photographers and agencies understandably want to protect their work. But what happens when you think you’re playing by the rules — and still get hit with a copyright claim? I recently receivedContinue reading “Bloggers Beware The Copyright Trolls – Even If You Use Royalty-Free Images”