Are Boat Brokerage Fees Worth Paying?
Are boat brokerage fees worth paying? Introduction It is a question almost every narrowboat seller asks at some point: are boat brokerage fees actually worth paying, or would I be…
The Best Narrowboat Brokers in the West Midlands
If you are buying or selling a narrowboat in the West Midlands and you want to find the best possible brokerage to work with, the challenge is not finding someone…
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…
Selling a canal boat in Worcester: what boat owners need to know
Introduction Worcester occupies a genuinely distinctive position in the West Midlands canal network. The city sits at the southern end of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, one of the most…
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…
How long does it take to buy a narrowboat?
Introduction One of the most practical questions any prospective narrowboat buyer asks is: how long is this actually going to take? Whether you have a specific date in mind for…
Widebeam boat buying guide: is it right for you?
Introduction A widebeam canal boat represents one of the most significant lifestyle and financial decisions a buyer can make within the inland waterways market. Offering considerably more living space than…
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…