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Benefits of Buying through Williams & Smithells

 

 

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Established 30 years, providing an independent professional service.
 
Members of Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents (ABYA).
 
  • Hold a safe Clients Account for your deposit.
  • Hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
  • Use an industry-approved Sale & Purchase Contract.
  • A broker offers you protection. We work to a Code of Practice.
  • New office in Lefkas marina, with uk representative.
  • We will check outstanding finance & debts before completing a sale.
  • Professional knowledge on VAT and RCD (Recreational Craft Directive)
  • 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.
  • Will work with other ABYA brokers to find a suitable boat if required.
  • We know that the correct ownership & title documents are in place.
  • 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.
  • Established for over 30 years with a proven track record. As ABYA brokers we are qualified, experienced and follow a code of practice.


  • Benefits of Selling through Williams & Smithells

    Sell your yacht

     
  • Covered by Professional Indemnity insurance.
  • Hold dedicated safe clients accounts.
  • Experience and access to sold data bases means we can provide accurate up to date price information and advice on complicated matters such as, title, VAT & RCD.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Handle all price negotiations and re-negotiations.
  • Will draw up a legal industry approved Sale & Purchase contract and arrange the transfer of title.
  • Will not allow the sale to proceed until holding contracts & (usually) 10% deposit.
  • We can assist the purchaser with regards to survey procedures.
  • Assist the purchaser with finance requirements.
  • Handle the settlement of any known outstanding finance.
  • Buyers know the ABYA logo and have confidence in using an ABYA broker.

    Note: Before marketing your boat we will need to see evidence confirming your ownership, the boats VAT status and RCD status if applicable. (This too offers buyers security).
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