How much is are second hand canal boats in good nick and a liveable ready to move in state?

Question

Can you get a mortgage for a canal boat?
Is location a factor in price or just size?
Do you pay council taxes?
If living in one where do you get your post sent?
Do you pay certain mooring charges per place?

Answer 1

Yes you can get a mortgage, but it is specialist, the interest rate will he higher.
If the boat comes with moorings then the location is a factor. Moorings are hard to get. There are only a few, and get taken up quickly.
You dont pay Council Tax.
Yes you pay mooring charges.

Boats can be quite expensive up to £100,000!!! Seriously

Answer 2

YOu can get a loan for a boat of any kind.
Location is a factor, as many places boatrs are more expensive than others. Also the number of identical boats up for sale would also be a factor to the price.
TAxes may be levied, but you will need to check with your local township about them.
Mooring charges are a given. YOu pay rent for the space and you may even have to pay extra for grounds maintenance, security etc.

Answer 3

no you cant get a mortgage but you can get a loan secured on the boat.
yes you pay council tax if you have a permanent mooring.
post can be sent to your mooring or collected from local post office.
boats cost around £1000 per foot so 60 foot will cost around £60000 that's for a good boat.
mooring fees are per foot and ill cost around £1500 to £2000per year including electric
you also need insurance £200.
Boat licence .
every 2 years the boat needs to be taken out of the water and have the hull painted £250 to £500.

Answer 4

£18,000 upwards for a floating squat about 24,000 for a resonable boat or 78+ for something nice

Answer 5

Depends how long big it is, look on e-bay there are a few there.