Property and the market
1 Theratandmouse -
the best British property blog out there, whether your interest in property
is recreational or obsessional. Read
the blog
2 Curbed - a blog from New York,
there are heated debates between members (one involving a rather irate man
claiming another blogger had stolen his wife) and tittilating stories (see
the lonely nudist who placed an advert for a room mate who shares his
hobby). Read the blog
3 Housepricecrash - no
prizes for guessing the slant of this blog. There is a veritable mountain of
information and news as it breaks updated throughout the day. Read
the blog
4 Propertyfinder - a
comprehensive blog with just the right balance of humour, debate and advice.
There is a section for CEOs, property market commentary, and stories of
strange happenings in the world of property. Read
the blog
5 Landlordlaw - low on
entertainment, but high on enlightenment. All buy-to-let landlords should
make this a regular read. Read
the blog
Architecture & building
6 Archidose - a daily
helping of architecture from The Big Apple. There are lot of pictures of
wacky new buildings from around the planet. Be inspired. Read
the blog
7 Newbuild - diary of a
novice builder: entertaining account of an attempt to build a house from
scratch; it will either inspire you or ensure you never go near a cement
mixer again. Not updated very regularly, but its author is clearly busy with
other things. Read the blog
8 MyNinjaPlease -
a blog with defies definition, but in a good way: the architecture section
is as jam packed with far-out design as the discussion boards are with
substance. Read the blog
9 PingMag -
online Tokyo design magazine which is not afraid to deal with pretty much
any subject matter. Take for example this recent post: "Skin + Bones:
Parallel Practices in Fashion and Architecture." Read
the blog
10 Treehugger
- eco design and architecture - whether your into straw bale houses or
timber sky-scrapers, it's all covered. Read
the blog
Design & interiors
11 MoCoLoco - an eclectic mix of
modern design and architecture - features a video of Tom Dixon talking about
sustainable design. Read the blog
12 Designsponge - run by
a Brooklyn-based writer, this blog has podcasts, reviews, general musings
and, most importantly, loads of pretty pictures of all things gorgeous. Read
the blog
13 Decor8 - eye candy on
the web, this is a blog for girls who love pink. Updated throughout the day
by a committed design junkie. Read
the blog
14 ::Surroundings::
- a comprehensive interior design blog. Its content is filed into
easy-to-browse categories and there are loads of links too. Read
the blog
15 Markcutlerdesign
- by an American designer who claims to have "personalised environments
for celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez." Great advice and practical
tips on all sorts of issues, as well as interviews with other noted
designers which provide an insight into the world of design. Read
the blog
London life
16 Londonist.com - find out
what's on, and what you should and shouldn't visit; views of actual
Londoners, not sniffy critics. Read
the blog
17 Urbanjunkies.com - democratic
in its coverage of the capital, with reviews of places such as New Cross. Read
the blog
18 Fridaycities.com -
fun, a touch non-conformist blog by Londoners for Londoners. Read
the blog
19 Diamondgeezer - a
first-hand account of living in the capital today, it covers a huge range of
topics, such as the London skyline in 2102. Read
the blog
20 LondonBloggers - is
a "blog blog"; a directory of more than 3,500 London blogs where
you can search for your nearest blogger by Tube line and stop. Read
the blog
Overseas property
21 Nubricks - covers
property-related issues spanning the globe from Morocco to Malaysia. It also
has informative podcasts. Read the blog
22 Property-villas- claims to cover everything about property, home and abroad - and it is
probably not far out. Posts are updated throughout the day. Read
the blog
23 HousingPanic -
American blog with a decidedly pessimistic slant, it nonetheless brings you
loads of property market news and a gazillion links to other useful places
on the web. Read the blog
24 Kyero
- a blog from property market website, Kyero, entries are regular and bring
you fresh helpings of property news from Spain, almost daily. Doesn't take
too kindly to critical takes on the market though... Read
the blog
25 Willbonner - hails from
one of this year's emerging property hotspots: Buenos Aires. A (presumably
American) couple who've relocated there give their account of life and
property investment. Read the blog
have a look at the new site http://www.property-england.com I think they have the right idea
mark Thornton, Kingston, KT1
http://www.homesgofast.com/blog interesting site with youtube relies accepted
Jason Done, London, London
2 great blogs by Property Secrets - the best by far I have read on emerging property markets (max growth is name of blog looking for maximum growth markets) as the guy is just touring around central and eastern europe
http://www.propertysecrets.net/blogs/max_growth/
Best insight for investing there and well written
they have just started a UK finance one too
http://www.propertysecrets.net/blogs/financewatch/
Its the honesty I find refreshing - no hype.
tim crighton, crewe, uk
There is a blog on interior design news and trends that is worth reading regularly, too: Trendoffice
Monica, London,
Dear all
Outdoor spaces are increasingly a make it or break it point for many buyers. Many sellers ignore the new options and value adders available.
I have created a site exploring of the rapidly changing world of the urban garden.
Hopefully your readers can find some wow factor ideas on www.MyUrbanGardenDecoGuide.com
Love to discuss this more!
Kindest regards
Anne Robert, London, UK
Also missed www.globalhousepricecrash.com
A far more more informed and open version of the commercially owned www.housepricecrash.co.uk website listed above.
Beaker, Hitchin, UK
You've missed out Shedworking at www.shedworking.co.uk which is all about garden offices and other shedlike atmospheres. A truly unique resource.
Alex, St Albans, England
It's a new paradigm, and everybody who doesn't buy, now, will be priced out forever. Anybody who does buy will be rewarded with a lifetime of riches, as their property will continue its 30% yearly price increase.
Renters, and anybody born in a future generation, will not be able to afford a £15,000,000 starter home in 15 years. They will live in tent cities, and Hondas.
This asset bubble is different than all of the others - it will never slow down, or pop. The gains are permanent.
Pud, Riverside, California, US
Great set of resources. Thanks!
Duane Nason, London,