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LB02-ABS / Rightbiz
Asking Price: £550,000 Included in the Asking Price is a Fleet of Holiday Hire Canal Boats with a value in excess of £400,000.
Turnover Circa: £150,000
Business profile:
Confidential Retirement Sale of an established and profitable luxury canal boat holiday hire business, ideally located in a beautiful location, on one of the most scenic canals in the country with miles of lock free cruising.
The Company commenced trading in 2012 and is now available for sale due to the planned retirement of the owners. The fleet of four luxury narrow and wide beam canal boats are fitted to a very high standard. The business is owner operated assisted by two self-employed pilots and a cleaning contractor.
Trading Premises:
The business is ideally located on a Marina, that offers moorings for narrowboats, wide beams, and cruisers.
The marina provides easy access to pubs, restaurants, and shops. Facilities include water and electric points for convenience. Although this business operates from its current marina at the moment however it could easily be relocated to operate from any Inland Waterway.
The business offers secure parking and on-site facilities, and is fully equipped, with all fixtures, fittings, spares, stock and equipment within the asking price. The sale also includes ownership of a fleet of 4 modern narrow and wide beam canal boats, valued at £400,000.
The hire fleet has been professionally valued for insurance purpose by Surveyors to Lloyds Underwriters:
The Bespoke 42ft x 9ft, a two-berth luxurious wide beam canal boat designed to accommodate 2 in unrivalled luxury. Valuation £130,000
The bespoke 47ft x 6ft 10″ luxurious canal boat based on an Edwardian gentleman’s launch, accommodating 2 in unrivalled luxury Valuation £105,000
The bespoke 57ft x 6ft 10″ luxurious narrowboat, designed to sleep 4 in unrivalled luxury. Valuation £85,000
The bespoke 56ft x 6ft10″ luxurious narrowboat designed to sleep 4 in unrivalled luxury. Valuation £80,000
Value of Hire Fleet more than £400,000.
Financials:
Established and profitable luxury canal boat holiday hire business offers immediate profitability, with 2025 future boat bookings already arriving.
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
Be safe, use a Rightbiz Solicitor
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