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Where’s the next Property Hotspot?

onestopview — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:02:39 +0000

With investors selling off their buy to let and investment properties and recent property hotspots like Bulgaria suffering from falling property prices. Do investors still feel safe investing their money in property or are they putting their money elsewhere? America, Australia, Spain and France have always been popular locations for buyers but these are all suffering in the present climate. So with 192 countries in the world where will people be buying, where is the next property hotspot going to be?

Property Renovation

onestopview — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:50:51 +0000

Home improvement, renovating, upgrading or refurbushing your home has become a national pastime. Makeover shows on TV, like Property Ladder, Better Homes etc make it look easy but in reality it always takes longer and costs more than you first think. It is important to make sure that the work you carry out will add more value than the work costs to do. Building a conservatory adds value as it gives an extra living room but make sure it has heating so it can be used all year round. An extension is always the better option compared to a loft conversion.
When renovating a property whether it be Character properties made of stone with beams and original tile floors or Period properties with original doors, sash windows and fireplaces. Preserving original period features can increase the value and desirability of your property. It is always better to try and repair rather than replace. If replacing is the only option either try to source items from reclamation yards or be as sympathetic as possible with any replacements to avoid poor reproductions

Holiday time

onestopview — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:49:38 +0000

It’s the time of year for planning your holiday you’ve been saving hard but how many times have you arrived on your long awaited holiday for your hotel or accommodation to be a disappointment, it’s next to the main road or a building site. The beach isn’t the promised 2 minute walk that was stated, the sea view is there but only if you stand on tiptoe and tilt your head at a strange angle. That’s where video tours can come in you can view your holiday property and it’s surrounding area from the comfort of your home and know that when you arrive on your holiday you’ll have the holiday that you dreamed of.