Buying S/H in Holland

[bumblefish]

Any advice, what are the problems and pitfalls?

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[snowleopard]

a lot of scam activity in that area of late, make sure you do it by the book!

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[Evadne]

I recall a lot of correspondence on this a year ago or so, you might find some tips from people who are no longer posting.

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[gosh]

Get list of brokers from internet and then go and talk to the ones with suitable boats on offer. We eventually bought in Belgium where the choice is much better. Had very good service from several brokers. Could let you have names of those we dealt with but they are all on the internet list. Belgian authorities also very helpful.

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[andyball]

Oooh! we've just done that- relaunch in UK today- woo hoo!

We finally bought privately since price much less, but brokers still economical compared to thames prices if it's a dutch boat you're after.

www.botentekoop.nl is good, esp the advanced search facility.

Will try to post more when time available....but it's really quite easy.

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[mickshep]

Bought mine over there last year. Was as easy as falling off a log. What sort of boat are you after? Have details of broker, rigger and surveyor in holland if of any use.
Mike.

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[Norrsken]

Make sure you get a VAT paid certificate. Often the Dutch do not bother if they are not going to take the boat out of Holland.

Also make sure your money is deposited with a notary(lawyer), not with the broker or seller, until you have taken delivery.

This is based on personal experience.

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[Chris_Robb]

If you are buying through a broker, they will use a standard contract form. The main essence of this is that when you make an offer for a boat - subject to survey, the selling price is reduced to a maximum of 10% reduction on items at fault - not previouly disclosed in the sales documents. If the price would be adjusted by more than 10% then the deal is off - buyer can make new offer or walk away with his deposit. If for example the wind intrument are faulty, and they are 20 years old - you wont get much of a reduction, so don't expect to replce instrument at new prices.

I felt is was a reasonable contract.

If they are not a well known broker then I would be wary about putting a deposit down with them - use a notary.

I suspect that prices are not so beneficial now as the Euro is so much stronger than it was when I bought in 1997.

Chris

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