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Articles on brokerage

Practical guides, market notes and checklists from the people who run Yachtxchange.

A yacht broker and two clients talking on the aft deck of a motor yacht moored stern-to in a Mediterranean marina

Sep 8, 2026 · 6 min read

How yacht brokerage works: a plain guide for buyers and sellers

What a yacht broker actually does, who pays them, and how central listings, open listings and buyer's brokers fit together. A practical guide to choosing a good broker and spotting a bad one.

A yacht hull under construction in a builder's shed, with a finished yacht moored at a quay outside

Jul 30, 2026 · 6 min read

New build or pre-owned yacht: how to decide

A new build gives you a yacht made for you, with a warranty. A pre-owned yacht gives you a proven boat you can use this season. Here is how timing, contracts, protections and depreciation really compare.

A clean, well-presented sailing yacht moored stern-to in a Mediterranean marina in soft morning light, decks clear and fenders out

Jun 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Selling your yacht: pricing, preparation and a clean closing

Most yachts that sit on the market for years are overpriced or underprepared. How to set a realistic price, build a documentation pack buyers trust, and get from first viewing to closing without surprises.

A crewed motor yacht at anchor in a calm Mediterranean bay, with a tender alongside and guests on the aft deck

Oct 29, 2025 · 6 min read

Putting your yacht into charter: what owners should know

Charter can offset part of the cost of owning a yacht, but it brings wear, rules and less time aboard. An honest guide to how charter works, what the yacht needs and what to ask before you sign.