Someone once quipped that buying a boat is the equivalent of standing in a shower, ripping up hundred-pound notes. The witty remark was, of course, referring to a small jet boat – anyone who has ever owned a yacht knows that in all likelihood a zero (or three) ought to be added to the notes […]
Tips to ensure your luxury super yacht doesn’t sink your dreams When it comes to super yachts, size really does matter. The world’s largest yacht, according to Boat International is the Azzam. At 180.00m, the yacht’s interior is said to be fully furnished in a relaxed French Empire style and can reach a speed of […]
For the owner of a yacht, the arrest of a vessel can come as a shock and surprise. Imagine, one minute you are leisurely entertaining guests in crystal, clear blue waters, the next, you are confronted with a bailiff, insisting on slapping an arrest warrant onto your beloved boat. As the owner of a yacht, […]
Navigating the risks of buying a yacht Cruising around the South of France for weeks basking in the glorious Mediterranean sunshine, sailing past Cannes and Monte Carlo in a beautiful yacht nestled on the azure waters while the gentle waves rock you slowly into a deep sleep. Sounds like a dream but taking it beyond […]
Selling a yacht may seem like a daunting prospect…. Setting a price, marketing, advertising, broker terms and commission, contractual issues…etc all very complex and generally quite time consuming. Because we understand this sector better than most, to help you understand some of the basics, we have put together this easy to follow step by step […]
Whether you are planning to buy a yacht alone or with others, there are a number of due diligence checks you should carry out beforehand. Undertaking proper yacht due diligence checks will ensure you are not locked into a contract for a yacht that needs significant repairs, is burdened with liabilities or has not met […]
Buying luxury timepieces to sell it for a profit at some point in the future is undoubtedly a smart investment. And fortunately, the demand for high-end watches has never been greater. In 2016, Britain was the eighth largest market worldwide for luxury watches[1]. Since 2010, the value of Swiss watch exports sent to the UK […]
Selling fine art at auction- Auction house Sotheby’s announced in January that ‘Bauerrngarten’, a stunning 1907 masterpiece by Gustav Klimt, would be the highlight piece of its Impressionist and Modern Art sale which took place on 1st March 2017. The landscape, which was first exhibited in Vienna in 1908 is expected to fetch over $45 […]
Provenance, rarity and originality, these are the holy trinity for anyone purchasing a classic car. Good judgement and research also pays off. This is a market that is booming after leaping 17% in 2015, more than any other luxury asset such as watches, art and stamps. Earlier this year, a Ferrari 250 GTO was on […]
