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Written by Stewart M. Russell   
The internet has brought forth a wealth of exciting technologies and developments, but in my opinion, one of the most incredible has to be the humble web camera. Usually abbreviated to web cam, these small devices which can cost about the same as a mouse, are capable of broadcasting quite good quality images or video across the internet for anyone interested to see. We don't need to rely on photographs or the printed word to understand what a country looks like, or what it's weather is like - within a few seconds I can be looking at a live video image of almost anywhere in the world I have an interest in.
by StewartM.Russell


The internet has brought forth a wealth of exciting technologies and developments, but in my opinion, one of the most incredible has to be the humble web camera. Usually abbreviated to web cam, these small devices which can cost about the same as a mouse, are capable of broadcasting quite good quality images or video across the internet for anyone interested to see. We don't need to rely on photographs or the printed word to understand what a country looks like, or what it's weather is like - within a few seconds I can be looking at a live video image of almost anywhere in the world I have an interest in.

Overseas property investors have always been faced with a dilemma, even before they have chosen the country they would like to invest in. Some people will go simply for the more traditional locations, such as Spain, or places they have been to themselves personally before. This has the advantage that they know the country, and know what it is like - but what if you are considering investing in those countries that are only just beginning to be considered suitable investment locations? You can't visit them all very easily, and if you rely on glossy leaflets and websites you're left wondering whether the photo has been spruced up a little, or taken on one of the hottest and most amazing summer days they've ever had.

It's not just overseas investors of course who need to be in two or more places at once - there are those simply looking at taking a holiday in a country they've never been to before, for example. With the massive decrease in the cost of travelling, with cheap flights and discounted cruises, the world has shrunk it would seem over the last few years, in all but geographical terms. We're able to afford to fly half way round the world, stay in exotic locations, or even purchase property thousands of miles from where we live. The capability has shrunk the world, but there is still the physical distance at the end of the day.

This of course is where web cams come into their own, and provide a wonderful alternative to travelling thousands of miles just to see a place for yourself. Whether you are looking at investing in property in a particular location, or going on holiday there, being able to watch a live video from that location means that you can see for yourself what it's really like, and not just rely on leaflets and pictures which may have been spruced up a bit.

There's nothing quite like being able to peer through the winter gloom and cold greyness, or stare out through the window in your office at the wider world, and then log on to a web cam somewhere and admire the summer sun and golden beaches of your favourite destination. It may even be that you own property abroad, and it could be that you're able to admire the view from your very own balcony! For holidaymakers, you could admire the view you'll be seeing for real very soon, or the view you had from your hotel room last time you went away.

Of course, there's another advantage to having these web cams, whether they're your own, or set up by businesses or private individuals in the area, and that is that they are fantastic for publicity and advertising. If you have purchased property abroad, and you intend to let this out, one of the biggest problems you face is trying to persuade people to come, that the location is fantastic, and that they'll love it. This is especially true if you've chosen somewhere less well known. Having access to a web cam allows you to direct potential customers to it to allow them to see for themselves.

Besides being excellent selling points, web cams also have the added benefit of helping to increase the security of your property whilst you are away. If you have a web cam overlooking your property, or even facing into the building itself, then you have the ability to observe it at any time, wherever you happen to be. With the majority of cameras coming with the ability to video only if they detect movement, these represent cheap but effective security features, although obviously if you do let the building out, your residents will need you to remove these cameras for their own dignity and privacy.

I never cease to be amazed that whilst I can look through my window and admire dull, overcast and dreary skies, I can glance down at my computer screen and watch the tranquil blue waves roll their way across my screen onto endless miles of golden sand in Javea, with a blue sky punctured only by a solitary purple mountain peak. With virtual tours and live video from anywhere in the world, I can't even begin to image what the future may hold.

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If you have a spare 10 minutes, take time to check out a great new Javea webcam that has just been located on the Javea beach in Spain. Now you can see realtime weather on the Javea News website as well as a great realtime flight timetable for Alicante airport.

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