Downtown San Diego Condos: Ever Hear of Zoopla?

I came across Zoopla today and the name just made me laugh.  What is Zoopla?  It is the United Kingdom version of a property search website.  Zoopla launched in 2008 and you have to give them credit for starting in the midst of a housing slump.  If you visit Zoopla you will see it looks a lot like our home search platforms.    I thought comparing prices in the U.K. would be interesting, especially if you own a condo in Downtown San Diego.  What would something like your condo cost in Downtown London for example.  Since the pricing is in English pounds, remember it costs more dollars than pounds.  When you have a few minutes, visit Zoopla and search.  It is really interesting.

Based on my search and today's currency rates, you could find a two bedroom flat (difference in what they call a condo) for $440,955.  That's not so different from some our Downtown San Diego 2 bedroom units in a few buildings.  However, if you wanted to purchase right in the center of London, you would pay significantly more. 

Take a minute and visit Zoopla and compare and contrast prices and even locations.  If you get wild and crazy, you can even view properties in Scotland.

It is so amazing to me how small the world has become and how our property searches are so closely similiar.

Further information about the starting and nurturing of Zoopla can be found in a Director Magazine article about Alex Chesterman, founder and CEO.  Check out Zoopla's article on Calculated Risk.

This is a series of articles by Sharyn and Victoria Crown, Downtown San Diego real estate agents.  Visit us on  our San Diego Crowns Real Estate Facebook page.