Do you pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat? This is not as simple as it sounds. Research conducted by someone who has been in the business of building narrowboats for many years concludes that you do not have to pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat.
You’ve insured your boat, and you’re hoping that you don’t need to make a boat insurance claim. However, your boat insurance is there to protect you and here are some steps that you can take to help the process of making a claim run smoothly.
Hiring a surveyor when buying a narrowboat can can be both time consuming and very stressful, so it’s important to be well prepared.
You may be thinking of buying a new or used narrowboat, or a wide-beam boat for cruising or exploring Britain’s beautiful rivers or canals. In most cases, boats are considered to be the second most expensive purchase you will ever make, so try not to rush the process.
In choosing insurance for your boat, the type of storage you opt for is important. Keeping your boat secure and safe can be done in many different locations. The more secure, of course, the better.
There are no specific narrowboat security measures that are a requirement of your narrowboat insurance policy but you must make precautionary measures, especially if it is left unoccupied for any period of time.
If the time has come to sell your boat, the key to getting a good price for it is preparation.
There is a lot of interest in buying narrowboats at the moment, which is no surprise as they offer a sense of freedom and exploration in a period of restricted activity. So where do you start when it comes to buying a narrowboat.
Although most of your preparation will have been done before the winter months, it’s important to keep on top of things to make sure you stay warm and safe in your narrowboat.
