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Houseboat renovation - this is how it started ...

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If you've been following our blog for a few years, you probably remember when we bought and renovated our houseboat. It was an absolutely hysterical job we embarked on, and in retrospect it seems almost unlikely that we managed to complete it. Here's a little summary of the first part of the renovation - the one we did while the boat was still in the water.

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Festivities in the marina - and a view from high altitude

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Yesterday it was time to inaugurate a new tradition in the marina where we live: herring lunch with the neighbours on the jetty. Among other things, this event allowed us to photograph from new heights!

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Frequently asked questions about living in a houseboat

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Living in a houseboat is very cosy, but not very common. When we tell you that we live in a houseboat, we usually get a bunch of curious questions. They are usually the same questions over and over again, so we thought we would answer them here on the blog today! Is there perhaps something else you are wondering about?

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Living on the water - in the city centre

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The best thing about living in a houseboat in Stockholm is being able to live on the water and still be in the centre of the city. At least that's how we experience it. The houseboat life may not suit everyone, but it suits us! We went for a walk on Sunday and I took some pictures, while thinking about what I like about houseboat life ...

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Tour of our houseboat

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Today you are welcome to take a tour of our houseboat - or at least a virtual tour here on the blog. So ... welcome in!

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Storm Helga - what it's like to live in a houseboat

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Storm Helga blew in yesterday. Of course, it was not as bad here as in western Sweden, but it was always noticeable, the storm. Not least for those of us who live in houseboats. So what is it like to live in a houseboat during a storm?

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Moving into a houseboat

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Now we have come home from Riga and today it was finally time to move into the houseboat! How does it feel? Actually really good! We are incredibly happy with our 1 year round trip to Europe and it is fantastic to move back to such a beautiful environment.

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Living in a houseboat on holiday

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As you may know, we live in a houseboat at home in Stockholm. Very cosy we think! You are always close to the water and in the summer you can jump straight down for a swim. In a press release, the holiday home agent NOVASOL now says that they are increasing their range of floating holiday homes.

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Renting out your home

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Last night we had the prospective tenants, i.e. my colleague and her partner, over for dinner. We had a very nice evening, and of course, we had very much practical to deal with.

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We are homeowners - small houses on vacant land

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What, have we got a house? No, but the tax authorities have just decided that houseboats are "small houses on unoccupied land". So now we are homeowners! And now the house will be taxed!

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