Expat Compass Blog

Clear money guidance for life abroad

Plain-English guides on tax, pensions, property and moving abroad — for UK, US and Australian expats. Every guide links straight to the free calculator that does the maths.

UK to UAE·10 July 2026·5 min

Moving to Dubai from the UK: The Tax Checklist People Miss

A practical 2026 checklist for leaving the UK, testing residence, dealing with HMRC and avoiding the assumption that a Dubai visa automatically ends UK tax residence.

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UK Property·10 July 2026·5 min

Renting Out UK Property While Abroad: Non-Resident Landlord Tax Checklist

What happens to UK rental tax when you move overseas: the Non-resident Landlord Scheme, NRL1, Self Assessment, records and the sale rules to plan for.

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UK Pensions·10 July 2026·5 min

UK State Pension Abroad in 2026: Should You Pay Voluntary National Insurance?

The April 2026 voluntary NI rule change for people abroad, the new 10-year test, frozen pension countries and a decision process before paying for gaps.

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