What makes Miami’s market so special?  by dj@themovechannel.com on May 20, 2013

Mention US real estate to an international buyer and they will almost always think of Florida. Mention Florida property to a buyer and they will almost always think of Miami.

Indeed, in the 12 months to July 2012, Miami accounted for 10.67 per cent of all US-related searches on TheMoveChannel.com: 1 in 10 people buying property in USA were looking specifically for Miami. It’s just a small indicator of the level of demand for real estate in The City.

But what exactly makes Miami’s market so special?

Part of the city’s appeal lies in its lifestyle. A sun-soaked metropolis located on the Atlantic coast, Miami is ...Continue Reading »

How To Kit Out Your New House  by dj@themovechannel.com on May 17, 2013

Moving into a new house can present numerous obstacles particularly when it comes to furnishing, while you might have an idea of how you want to kit out your new home you might not know where is best to purchase these items. Furthermore while your living room and kitchen are important rooms your bedroom will become a necessary haven after hours of decorating your new place, therefore you need to pay special attention to this space so that it can become a place of relaxation and comfort.

However you choose to decorate you need to purchase a bed that suits your needs and your budget, while ...Continue Reading »

Spice up your print ads with a touch of Augmented Reality (no glasses required)  by dj@themovechannel.com on May 16, 2013

10 years ago the way to sell your property, be it a house in Milton Keynes or a villa in Spain, was by placing an advert in the newspaper.

Ad sales teams would rub their hands with glee as property companies spent millions on huge colour display ads running every day of the week in the national press. MD of PR agency AB Property Marketing, Charlotte Ashton, knows first-hand as this is where she started her career, but things have changed.

Exacerbated by the recession, companies have for a while now struggled to justify the ROI of their printed marketing especially in the fickle world of ...Continue Reading »

Sell My Property Tips: Getting the most from your garden  by dj@themovechannel.com on May 13, 2013

If you’re selling your property in the Spring or Summer seasons, one thing that buyers will be looking for in the sun is a garden.

Your own private patch of grass out the back may not seem like a priority, especially with work and other commitments taking up your time, but a garden can be a big factor in your property’s appeal. For a family, for example, it could be the one big difference between clicking on a listing and scrolling down to the next.

But how can make sure people fall in love with your lawn? Sell My Property offers eight steps to get the ...Continue Reading »

How to lower your house insurance premiums  by dj@themovechannel.com on May 1, 2013

Britain’s wettest summer on record has seen an estimated month’s worth of rainfall hit the UK in just 3 days causing flash flooding and damage to hundreds of homes across the country.

Torrential downpours brought towns and even cities to a standstill; roads were deemed unsafe to use, vehicles had to be abandoned, bridges collapsed, buildings were damaged, care homes had to be evacuated and many people were left stranded or housebound; not to mention the damage caused to people’s homes.

Those people living in areas that fall into boundaries prone to the risk of flooding will already be aware of high insurance premiums associated with ...Continue Reading »