[QUOTE]plus you have to be careful how you commute, if you keep a house in the uk and commute back to it, even if you spend less 90 days a year in the uk can be stung by the taxman !
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I would encourage anyone thinking of coming here to seek some tax advice. Keeping a house in the UK in isolation shouldn't be the difference between the tax man hunting you down or leaving you in peace. It will depend on a variety of factors. Basically if you have a full time, permanent, overseas based employment location, spend less than 90 days per tax year (average), and complete 1 full tax year outside of the UK then the tax man should be happy. Many people have left family, houses etc all in the UK. Seeking advice is the best course of action.
BIGBAD provides good and accurate advice. As regards staff travel, it's very, very good. You can check the chances of you getting on the flight, and also check the loads. The attitude of the staff at the airport is definately one of trying to get you on board. Staff travel is not an inconvenience like it might be at some UK airlines. If your home is near one of the UK airports QR serve, you could easily get back for a couple of days between duties - this will (should) be even easier no the 3 day off rule has been removed.
Hope this helps.
BB
