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Living on a boat in the UK


From London Apartment to Living on a Boat Full Time - Minimalist Life

Anna and Kath are a UK couple who work full time in London. In 2016 they downsized their life from a 1-bedroom apartment down to a narrow ...

Fifteen Reasons Why Living On A Narrowboat Is A Bad Idea

Because of house purchase and rental costs, London's waterways are overcrowded. So much that touring boaters often struggle to find a place to ...

What is Your Address If You Live on a Boat?

As they are not allowed to stay in one spot for more than 14 days – according to the British Waterways guidelines – and must keep moving on down ...

The Pros and Cons of Living on a Barge - Indytute

The Cons · 1. I'm always asked 'how much does your boat cost?' · 2. There's a lot to a boat and things go wrong - engines, heating, loos (again).… · 3. Getting ...

Living on a Narrowboat all year round | Narrowboatinfo

Living aboard or taking on a hire boat that is in constant use should not pose a threat. My earlier comments were aimed mainly at the weekend ...

Living on a Boat: The Ultimate Narrowboat Lifestyle Guide

In the UK, you'll need a Boat Safety Scheme certificate, as well as a Canal & River Trust license to use the waterways. These licenses ensure that your boat is ...

Living on a boat Vs Living in a house – Infographic - Collingwood Boat

Living on a boat is definitely an alternative way of living and is not suited for everyone! You do need to love being outside and on a boat to be able to enjoy ...

Meet the students living on a house boat in London

What is it like to live on a houseboat? Find out how much it costs these two London students to live on their boat and how you can do it ...

Toilet tales and ducks for neighbours: Life on a canal boat in London

No hairdryers and toilet disasters. Continuous cruising is a bit like having a part time job, Matt admits, as without a mooring (essentially a ...

Narrowboat Living | We Bought A Narrow Boat on The English Canals

Living on a Narrowboat in the UK ... For 4 months in 2020 we spent the summer cruising a small part of the 3500 km of the English canals. Living the narrowboat ...

Living on a Boat: The Ultimate Guide - Families Afloat

In the UK it's definitely possible to live on a boat year-round. We lived on a sailboat full-time for five years. We spent time in The ...

Is a boat a dwelling under UK law? Proven? Help please

Instead it is an asset or possession, regardless of whether an individual chooses to live in it or not.Any tax liability occurs not with regard ...

Think twice before deciding to live on a narrow boat as a cruiser if ...

Because the capital is overcrowded , rents are very expensive , mortgages are very difficult to get , many people , in particular young ...

Does anyone live/has lived on a boat? | Mumsnet

For a family of five, you will need a big boat so at least 75 or 80 ft long, with a permanent mooring. Or, you have to move at least two miles ...

She Lives Full-Time on Her Self-Built Boat - YouTube

... Living Room 09:40 Bedroom Nr. 1 10:35 Bedroom Nr. 2 11 ... She Lives Full-Time on Her Self-Built Boat. 6.3M views · 1 year ago ENGLAND ...

Life in the Slow Lane - The Joys of Narrowboat Living

A narrowboat is a very long and slender boat specifically designed to fit the extensive canal system of the UK. It must be less than 7' (2.13 m) ...

'They had a WhatsApp group for their pontoon': what is it like to live ...

Whilst residential mooring can be costly – up to £10-15,000 a year for spots in London – and competitive to come across – other than Katie ...

Living aboard a boat in the Mediterranean - what's the scoop?

Some sailors live on land during the winter and only use their boats in the Mediterranean for holidays or summer. I've met several consultants who work during ...

The Boat Range - Luxury Home - Waterspace Living

Our luxury range of wide beam boats carefully built by experience craftspeople are located at luxury moorings in London.

In London, a Houseboat Used to Be the Affordable Option. Not ...

But according to the Canal & River Trust, which looks after the nation's waterways system, the number of residential boats in London has ...