Retained Buyer Advisory
Priority access to calm, independent guidance through a serious yacht search, due diligence process and purchase decision.
Engagements from £5,000 per month
Independent Judgement On Your Side
Private Buyer Advisory is a retained relationship for clients pursuing a significant yacht acquisition.
You receive reserved access to an experienced advisor who works solely for you - aligned to your timeline, objectives and standards.
We help you to research with clarity, challenge assumptions, assess risk and make confident decisions alongside your broker and technical specialists.
You work directly with Anthony Austin, a Master Mariner bringing practical operational judgement to the purchase process alongside your broker, surveyor and legal advisers.
How Support Can Be Structured
Private Buyer Advisory
Our core retained advisory relationship for buyers who want independent judgement alongside their broker and specialists.
✓ Shortlist review and prioritisation
✓ Viewing strategy and travel planning
✓ Due diligence guidance and risk review
✓ Broker-side challenge and alignment
✓ Decision support at key milestones
Typically for Yacht Acquisitions of:
Between £250,000 to £2m
Acquisition Mandate
A more active buyer-side role with broader involvement through search, diligence and transaction support.
✓ Active shortlist shaping and search support
✓ Negotiation strategy and support
✓ Survey and sea-trial thinking
✓ Transaction coordination and oversight
✓ Completion fee may apply, agreed in advance
Recommended for Yacht Acquisitions of:
Between £1m to £4m
Private Office Mandate
For complex or high-value acquisitions requiring greater reserved capacity, family-office style reporting and representation.
✓ Family Office style reporting
✓ Highest reserved capacity
✓ Multi-stakeholder coordination
✓ Discreet acquisition representation
✓ Commercial structure agreed privately in advance
Recommended for complex, high-value or multi-stakeholder acquisitions
What This Is Designed To Protect
Time
Avoid false starts, unnecessary travel, and prolonged decision cycles
Capital
Reduce exposure to overpaying, hidden costs and costly oversights
Focus
Maintain clarity on what matters most for you and your ownership
Judgement
Make confident, informed decisions at every critical milestone
Typical Situations
You have a shortlist but need clarity
You are planning viewings and want confidence
You are nearing a decision and want independent judgement
Discuss the Right Level of Buyer Support
Every search is different. Lets explore the right level of support for your needs.