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House prices fell by 1.7% during April 2009. Halifax Figures show.

onestopview — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:04:12 +0000

Not exactly a suprise is it? House prices will continue to fall until they get to nearer where they should be. Credit has tightened up, no longer can you get 10 x your salary to purchase an over inflated priced property, it’s now getting to near 4 x your salary so house prices have to continue to fall until they become affordable.

People say it’s all negative talk, but it’s reality. House prices are too high, first time buyers are out of the market, the plug is conituining to be pulled from the housing market.

It is quite clear what is happening in the housing market. Prices nearly trebled from 1997-2007; there is a correction taking place and the bottom will not be reached for some time yet.

If news reports filter to the media that there are ‘grass shots’ then these will inevitably come from those with vested interest in property and property gaining in value. As a buyer I would recommend that you wait at least another 6 months before you buy and even then you will still see a drop in house prices for another year or so. We have yet to see the market bottom out and remain flat, then will be the best time to buy.

Real estate property listings

onestopview — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:49:51 +0000

On OneStopView.com we have worldwide real estate property listings that have videos to aid in marketing. We now have over 1,500 property listings from over 300 real estate agents to include countires such as Argentina, France, Phillipines, New Zealand, Poland, Panama etc….. we cover every continent and are attempting to have every country covered by this time next year.

Real Estate Property Listings on OneStopView.com are easy to view cause each listing we have comes with a video property tours so you can view a property as if you were actually there! Content the owner of the property direct with OneStopView.com, we do not act as middle men nor do we take commission.

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House for sale in China

onestopview — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:37:20 +0000

What better way to search or market Chinese property online than by video. Advertise your property to a global online market with a video and gaurentee that any enquiries you receive are from interested parties. Allow someone from the otherside of the world view your property as if they were actually there.

Chinese property market, online sales, video property tours.

Estate Agents and Selling your Property

onestopview — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:10:43 +0000

Finding a good estate agent to market your house can make all the differnce in how quicly you sell. A good question to ask is where they will advertise your property, online, newspapers etc. Also with comissions varying greatly between agents find out what you are getting extra for the higher comission you will have to pay. Independent estate agents can be a good option as they work for themselves they want the sale and the money it brings. Going with a well known chain of estate agents doesn’t always mean because you’ve got the well known name you will get a good service. Remember that some employers will be on a salary regardless of how many properties they sell and are only interested in reaching targets. So you could well end up showing your property round many times to people not really wanting your sort of property or not even in a position to buy. So it’s well worth weighing up does your estate agent really want to sell your property or is the company more interested in reaching certain targets.

Kitchen – Heart of the Home

onestopview — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:55:24 +0000

In todays world the kitchen is the heart of any home. People are looking for more and more from their kitchen as it’s where the family spend a great deal of time, cooking, eating and socialising. The bigger the kitchen the better, the key is to make the room as light and as spacious as possible. That is why so may people are turning to extensions now, gone are the days of the compact kitchen. It is important to have an eating/dining area in the kitchen. Maximise use of available space, sometimes getting rid of wall cupboards opens up the room, where possible people are opting for separate utility/laundry rooms. The more natural lighting the better and stylish yet practical is the desired effect. Kitchens on average get updated every 5 years, but remember you don’t have to rip out everything and start again to bring it up to date, replacing doors and handles, accessories and finishing touches can transform a kitchen instantly.

Top Ten House Crimes when Selling your Home

onestopview — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:53:05 +0000

Carpet in the kitchen or bathroom
Patterned/Bright coloured carpets
Modern windows in a Period Property
Stone cladding
Cluttered/Overcrowded rooms
Gloomy/Dark rooms
Limescale around the shower or bath
Badly built extension/porch
Dead/Dying plants
Untidy/Dirty front door/garden

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