INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING A BOAT

THE BENEFITS OF BUYING A BOAT THROUGH WILLIAMS AND SMITHELLS

Williams and Smithells have been established for 30 years, providing an independent professional service and are members of Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents (ABYA).

• We hold a safe Clients Account for your deposit.
• We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• We use an industry-approved Sale & Purchase Contract.
• A broker offers you protection. We work to a Code of Practice.
• We have a new office in Lefkas marina, with UK representative.
• We will check outstanding finance & debts before completing a sale.
• We have professional knowledge on VAT and RCD (Recreational Craft Directive)
• We regularly attend seminars, meetings/conferences to update on relevant industry issues so that you are well informed.
• We have inspected 95% of all our offered yachts.
• Our experience enables us to advise on all aspects of buying as well as information on other suitable vessels.
• We will work with other ABYA brokers to find a suitable boat if required.
• We know that the correct ownership & title documents are in place.
• We will handle all negotiations.
• We can help organise survey and demonstration.
• Following survey we will handle any re-negotiations.
• For completion we will provide correct & legal ownership papers and arrange for payment of any outstanding finance.
• You have access to a professional association to discuss any problems in the unlikely event they arise.
• We have been established for over 30 years with a proven track record. As ABYA brokers we are qualified, experienced and follow a code of practice.

THE BENEFITS OF SELLING A BOAT THROUGH WILLIAMS AND SMITHELLS

• We are covered by Professional Indemnity insurance.
• We hold dedicated safe clients accounts.
• We have experience and access to sold data bases meaning we can provide accurate up to date price information and advice on complicated matters such as, title, VAT & RCD.
• We have a full time representative in Lefkas, Greece offers purchaser peace of mind, they know we have inspected the boat and that they will be looked after on arrival.
• We will inspect the vessel, photo and prepare details when provide you with a copy to proof before marketing.
• We have a data base of potential clients, screening enquiries weeding out the time wasters.
• Our marketing reaches more buyers a wider audience - magazine & internet marketing are more cost effective with a broker.
• We carry our internet marketing using the most popular yacht sales websites covering Europe.
• Using a broker reduces financial & time costs, we are likely to achieve a quicker sale then independent marketing.
• We provide a listing agreement so all parties know the terms they work under.
• We handle all price negotiations and re-negotiations.
• We will draw up a legal industry approved Sale & Purchase contract and arrange the transfer of title.
• We will not allow the sale to proceed until holding contracts & (usually) 10% deposit.
• We can assist the purchaser with regards to survey procedures.
• We can assist the purchaser with finance requirements.
• We can handle the settlement of any known outstanding finance.
• Buyers know the ABYA logo and have confidence in using an ABYA broker.