Transactions involving marine and leisure properties can be complex, often encompassing businesses with multiple components, amenities and potentially developable land.
That is why we take time to really understand your business and what it is you do, so we can deliver a blend of property solutions to match the unique dynamics of your situation.
Whether you are an occupier, landlord or investor, we can help with the full property lifecycle of your marine and leisure asset needs, from buying and selling a marina, to core fundamentals such as income, profitability and cashflow.
As a result of the specialist advice given by Vail Williams, we have achieved not only a valuable new tenant to run the marina, but have also succeeded in transforming it into one of the best facilities on the canal.
Simon Moore, Business boating surveyor at the Canal & River Trust.
We draw on expertise from across our teams to deliver best-in-class advice, to help you develop and maintain your marine or leisure investments, or facilitate their confidential sale.
We also work with lenders to value marine and leisure properties, drawing our first-hand experience of sales and acquisitions, to provide informed, market-focused valuations for secured lending, company accounts and other purposes.
We’d like to thank Ian and the team at Vail Williams for their expert advice and assistance in brokering the sale of Deacon’s Marina.
Alex Fuller, Director at Fuller Group.
Nationally recognised
We enjoy a national reputation for our marine and leisure expertise and work with clients including the Canal & River Trust, major marina operators and private landowners, across a variety of marine and leisure assets including:
- Marinas, boatyards and moorings (coastal and inland waterways)
- Caravan and holiday parks
- Hotels
- Pubs and restaurants
- Residential: Houseboat moorings and mobile home parks
Residential expertise
Moorings and houseboats
As the popularity of houseboats rises across the UK, so too does demand for moorings with full residential planning consent.
We work with major marine operators, navigation authorities, boat owners’ associations and landowners on the opportunities and challenges associated with residential moorings and houseboats.
Marine FAQs
What types of marine property do you advise on?
We advise on a wide range of leisure marine property, including marinas, boatyards, moorings, docks and quays, as well as associated dockside and waterfront commercial property. Our advice covers both coastal and inland marine assets.
Can you help with buying or selling marine property?
Yes. We advise clients on the acquisition and disposal of marine property, including marinas, boatyards and dockside assets. This includes market advice, valuations, negotiations and support through the transaction process.
Can you advise on rent reviews and lease matters for marine property?
Yes. We can advise on rent reviews, lease renewals and other leasehold issues on all types of waterfront commercial property, as well as seabed leases of marinas and moorings.
Do you provide valuations for marine property?
Our in-depth understanding of the sector means we can provide informed valuation appraisals of a wide variety of leisure marine assets, including marinas, boatyards and waterside commercial properties. These can be for secured lending, accounts, internal decision-making or other commercial purposes.
Can you support planning and development for marine sites?
We advise on planning and development matters for marine property, including marina expansions, pontoon installations, boatyard redevelopment and dockside or waterfront schemes.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes. We act for clients across the UK, advising on marine property in coastal, estuarial and inland locations.
Will there be a team or a person I can talk to?
You’ll work with a dedicated marine property specialist with experience advising on marinas, boatyards, moorings and docks, supported by the wider Vail Williams team where required.
