Fancy ditching the rent for boat life? Walking along the towpaths of London’s canals, it’s tempting to imagine packing up your flat for an idyllic life on the water. And whether it’s to save money on renting or mortgage fees or simply to unlock a more relaxed lifestyle, houseboats are the hottest new property trend. But while they were once an affordable option in one of the world’s most expensive cities, they’re not what they used to be.
After that, £575,000 extra comes with fees of 10%, while the remaining amount necessitates 12%. There’s even an outdoor area in place of a garden Setting up shop on a boat also poses an opportunity to live in ‘exclusive postcodes at a fraction of local bricks and mortar prices,’ as well as ‘an outdoorsy lifestyle and the chance to bond with nature.