There’s no question about it—online video is booming. Not only is over 48 hours of video content being uploaded to YouTube every minute, but brands from all arenas are incorporating video into their websites as well, and people are watching everything from online content, TV and movies online to searching for properties. Online video is everywhere you look and Cisco predicts that it’s not going away anytime soon. In fact, they think that within the next three years online video will account for a whopping 90 percent of all Internet traffic. It’s clear that, in modern society, … [Read more...]
90% Of All Internet Traffic Will Be Video In The Next Three Years
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Midas House of the Day – Impressive Seaside Mansion Marred by Mediocre Furnishings
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For a house that enjoys such an extraordinary site, ravishing ocean views, and a sleek glassy facade, this sure is one Laguna Beach let-down. Never before have we been so happy to tell you that the house is not being sold furnished. This glassy manse, listed for $10M, has plenty of potential, especially considering the awe-inspiring views. Hidden from the road, the house is connected by tunnel to a street-side garage that also boasts a car elevator. With four bedrooms and five baths, this is no tiny beach getaway, but a truly impressive seaside mansion. Just be sure to toss the cheap … [Read more...]
How the UK’s top-end real estate is changing hands
August 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How top-end real estate is changing hands (mostly) among foreign buyers. 1. £140m - Park Place, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Bought in August 2011 by an unnamed Russian billionaire from Michael Spink, the UK-based property developer. 2. £136.4m - Penthouse, One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, London Sale announced in April 2011. Bought by Rinat Akhmetov, 44, Ukraine’s richest man, from Nick and Christian Candy, property developers. 3. £117m - Palace Green, Kensington Palace Gardens, London Related Articles Britain's … [Read more...]
Celebrity Homes – Perfect Home for a Little Tramp
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
English-born comedy actor Charlie Chaplin was synonymous with the silent-movie era and his widely loved character, The Little Tramp, was the most memorable symbol of silent films. It was perhaps from Chaplin’s financial success portraying this bumbling, but lovable vagrant that he commissioned this gorgeous Spanish-style home built for him in 1929, which is now for sale for $1,725,000. Not only did Chaplin grace this space, but other notable celebrities also owned it, including actor Robert Downey Jr. in the 1990s and later, reality TV star Kelly Osbourne (daughter of Ozzy and Sharon … [Read more...]
Property Marketing Accompanied Viewings… improve your sales !
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Accompanied Viewings have been all but abandoned in much of the UK. Many Estate Agents do not make a point of offering accompanied viewings or if they do its usually done by people who are not experienced or trained. This decision is very foolish, because it is the ONLY differentiating factor that an online agent cannot easily replicate. Online agents will certainly make more rapid market share gains in areas where accompanied viewings have been abandoned. Industry research and our experience suggests that you have a far higher chance of selling to a buyer when you accompany them on … [Read more...]
Top ten residential real estate cities named
August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are ten world cities in a class of their own when it comes to residential real estate according to international property advisors Savills in its World Class Index of premier global residential property locations published today (Monday 08 August). Average values across the index have risen by 77% since December 2005, despite the intervening financial crisis, with growth of 6% in the first six months of 2011. But the index average hides a big difference between emerging new world economies and the indebted old world. A clear gap can be seen between what might be called the old … [Read more...]
Optimism is returning to the UK real estate market
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Optimism is returning to the UK real estate market with asking prices of properties that came onto the market in June 8.9% higher than those already for sale, according to the latest house prices and affordability index from FindaProperty. The average asking price for properties new on the market was £240,019 and there has also been strong growth in houses with five or more bedrooms that are selling at their fastest rate since June 2008, it also says. The index, based on data from over 400,000 homes across the country, shows average asking prices dropped fractionally by 0.1% in June to … [Read more...]
Edinburgh’s Fountain Quay development site to be sold by Lloyds
July 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The former Scottish & Newcastle Brewery site in Edinburgh city centre has been brought to the market by Lloyds Banking Group. The 13-acre Fountain Quay development site, which is located next to Edinburgh’s Exchange district, secured planning permission in principle earlier this year for a mixed-use development including retail, leisure, hotel and student accommodation. Lloyds has already entered into an agreement to sell two acres of the site to Napier University and, as part of the first phase of development which will see several new areas of public realm, a park will be … [Read more...]
Properties don’t sell themselves! – 10 questions to ask an Estate Agent before you hire them!
July 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Using a good Estate Agent is essential to enjoying a painless property transaction. A good agent is worth their weight in gold! But how can you be sure you have found a good estate agent? The best agent for you doesn't necessarily work at the largest company, close the most transactions or make the most money. The best agent for you is an experienced professional who will listen to you, conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner. Most importantly the must know your market and have the passion it takes to sell a property! Make sure you choose an estate agent who’s going to … [Read more...]
Secure your place at Anderson Strathern Property 2011 – Book Today!
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Property 2011, Realising Development in the New Economy, brings together an impressive line up of speakers to examine some of the key issues facing the property industry including the economy, regeneration and mixed use projects, funding models for property projects, environmental opportunites and planning. Take advantage of the 'early bird' discounted rate, available for those who book before 1 August, for our Property Conference taking place on Wednesday 7 September at the EICC, Edinburgh. Property 2011, Click here for more details and to register. Speakers Nick Berry, Partner - … [Read more...]
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