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Registering to Vote with No Fixed Address — Guide for UK Van Lifers
If you live in a van full-time, you have no fixed address — but you still have the right to vote in UK elections.
7 min read
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Retiring to Van Life UK: The Complete Financial and Practical Guide
Retirement is the moment van life finally makes sense to millions of people. The kids are gone, the job is done, and the house that made sense
8 min read
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Roof Antennas for Van Life: Poynting and Beyond
A roof antenna is one of the best upgrades for van life connectivity. The Poynting OMNI-496 with a Huawei B535 router is the standard setup used
3 min read
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How to Sell a Converted Campervan in the UK — Valuation, Paperwork & Best Platforms
Selling a converted campervan is different from selling a standard van. The conversion adds value, but only if it is done well and documented properly.
9 min read
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Selling a Van for Profit
Van life doesn't have to cost money. If you buy a van, convert it, live in it for 6-12 months, and sell it, you can come out ahead — sometimes
6 min read
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UK Council Tax & Vans
One of the most confusing aspects of UK van life is council tax. Do you pay it?
6 min read
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Van Life Budget UK 2026 – How Much Does It Cost to Live in a Campervan?
The most detailed UK campervan budget guide. Real costs for converting a van, living in it, and staying on the road — with monthly and annual breakdowns
4 min read
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Updating Your Driving Licence for Van Life
If you're living in a campervan, your driving licence needs to be up to date. Here's what to change and when.
2 min read
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How to Value a DIY Campervan Conversion
Selling a self-built campervan is tricky. There's no Blue Book value for conversions.
2 min read
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The Van Life Budget Breakdown
The most common question about van life is "How much does it cost? " The honest answer is: it depends entirely on your choices.
8 min read
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The Monthly Breakdown: Where Your Money Goes
- Free festivals (e. g.
3 min read
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Van Life on a Budget Under £20,000
A £20,000 budget for van life in the UK is realistic and workable. The formula is simple: spend 40-50% on a reliable van, 20-25% on the essential
6 min read
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The Financial Realities of Van Life
By a UK financial planner specializing in mobile lifestyles for over a decade. 1.
11 min read
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