The Complete Narrowboat Buying Checklist
Introduction Buying a used narrowboat is one of the most significant purchases most people make, and the number of things that need to be checked, verified and confirmed before completion…
Selling a Canal Boat in Warwickshire: A Complete Seller’s Guide
Introduction Warwickshire sits at a compelling crossroads of the English canal network. The Grand Union Canal runs south from the outskirts of Birmingham through Leamington Spa and Warwick toward London.…
How to handle narrowboat viewings: a seller’s guide
Introduction A narrowboat viewing is the moment when a prospective buyer moves from considering your listing to forming a direct, in-person impression of the vessel. Everything that happens during a…
Narrowboats for sale near Coventry: a buyer’s guide to the Coventry Canal
Coventry and the surrounding area sits within easy reach of one of the most historically interesting and practically rewarding canal routes in the Midlands. The Coventry Canal runs for approximately…
Narrowboat photography tips: how great photos help you sell faster
If there is one factor in a narrowboat listing that has more influence over buyer behaviour than any other, it is photography. The majority of active buyers searching for used…
Continuous cruising vs marina mooring: which is right for you?
Introduction One of the most significant decisions a narrowboat owner makes alongside the purchase of the boat itself is how they intend to keep it. The two principal options for…
Narrowboat selling costs explained: what you’ll actually pay
Introduction One of the most common questions we hear from sellers across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands is a simple but important one: what will this actually cost…
The Boat Brokers, supporting first-time buyers across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands
First time narrowboat buyer's guide: everything you need to know Introduction Buying your first narrowboat is an exciting decision, and one that benefits enormously from preparation. The inland waterways market…
Narrowboat survey guide: what to expect and why it matters
Introduction No used narrowboat purchase should ever be finalised without a professional pre-purchase survey. Regardless of how good a boat looks during a viewing, the survey is the only reliable…
The Boat Brokers Can Help You Advertise Your Boat for Sale Online in the UK
If you are wondering who can help you advertise your boat for sale online in the UK, the answer depends on what you actually want that help to look like.…