Buying or selling a narrowboat is exciting, but the paperwork can feel surprisingly unclear. Unlike buying a house, there is no simple Land Registry style document that proves who owns most canal boats in the UK. That does not mean you should rely on trust alone. Good narrowboat proof of ownership is usually built from…
Buying or selling a narrowboat is an exciting moment, but it is also a transaction that deserves proper paperwork. A narrowboat bill of sale helps both buyer and seller record what has been agreed, what has been paid, and when ownership is intended to pass. Unlike buying a car, there is no single UK-wide narrowboat…
Buying or selling a narrowboat is exciting, but the handover involves more than swapping keys and cruising away. A smooth narrowboat ownership transfer depends on good paperwork, clear communication and sensible checks before money changes hands. Unlike buying a car, there is no single UK-wide narrowboat logbook that proves ownership in a simple way. That…
Buying a narrowboat without a BSS can be tempting, especially if the boat is attractively priced or advertised as a project. However, a missing Boat Safety Scheme certificate is not something to brush aside. It can affect licensing, insurance, mooring arrangements and, most importantly, your safety. The good news is that a narrowboat without a…
