Unreal Real Estate - Homes on the Water

By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

Houseboats are for individuals' and families that find that living next to the water is simply not enough, and that they have a need to live on it.

Forget about the aluminum pontoons of old, we are talking luxury here, with an  open plan layout, spa styled bathroom, skylights and wooden flooring. Of course a houseboat of these proportions costs considerably more than the more conservative houseboat.

Typically, a conservative houseboat costs approximately $100,000 - $300,000 depending on their size, fittings and fixtures, as well as moorings. However, a luxury, custom built houseboat for a whole family that has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths can sell for a great deal more.

A modest houseboat with all the modern conveniences, which can sleep 6 to 10 people typically has a starting price of approximately $300,000 and go up to $500,000 in price.

When shopping for a houseboat it is important that you check the following:

• Check the boat inside, and out, to make sure that it is structurally sound.
• Have a houseboat, or boat expert, check the boats construction and mechanical aspects to ensure that the boat is in good working order.
• Make sure you know about any additional costs, such as mooring fees, and birth charges, before you buy the houseboat.
• Ask for a detailed history of the boat, including when and where it was built and by whom, and also ask when the boat was last serviced and if it has any log books.
• Find out how many hours the engine, or engines have done, and make sure you inspect these whilst they are in operation.
• Find out exactly what the purchasing price includes before you sign any contracts.

Article Source: David, Mark (2009) Extreme Real Estate - Houseboats; available online at www.mainstreet.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

Houseboats are for individuals' and families that find that living next to the water is simply not enough, and that they have a need to live on it.

Forget about the aluminum pontoons of old, we are talking luxury here, with an  open plan layout, spa styled bathroom, skylights and wooden flooring. Of course a houseboat of these proportions costs considerably more than the more conservative houseboat.

Typically, a conservative houseboat costs approximately $100,000 - $300,000 depending on their size, fittings and fixtures, as well as moorings. However, a luxury, custom built houseboat for a whole family that has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths can sell for a great deal more.

A modest houseboat with all the modern conveniences, which can sleep 6 to 10 people typically has a starting price of approximately $300,000 and go up to $500,000 in price.

When shopping for a houseboat it is important that you check the following:

• Check the boat inside, and out, to make sure that it is structurally sound.
• Have a houseboat, or boat expert, check the boats construction and mechanical aspects to ensure that the boat is in good working order.
• Make sure you know about any additional costs, such as mooring fees, and birth charges, before you buy the houseboat.
• Ask for a detailed history of the boat, including when and where it was built and by whom, and also ask when the boat was last serviced and if it has any log books.
• Find out how many hours the engine, or engines have done, and make sure you inspect these whilst they are in operation.
• Find out exactly what the purchasing price includes before you sign any contracts.

Article Source: David, Mark (2009) Extreme Real Estate - Houseboats; available online at www.mainstreet.com

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Great post. Homes on water are perfect for the summer season. However, one should be careful in choosing a house boat as an investment, as it is important to make sure that the property is worth spending money on.