My life inside the luxury real estate bubble

Taylor Antrim had a dream job being flown around the world to write about high-end property – but he missed the signs of an economic disaster in the making

Live it up: the celebrity homes that anyone can rent

Fancy a holiday in Jimi Hendrix’s ‘gingerbread house’ or Kurt Cobain’s graffiti-riddled Los Angeles flat – and willing to pay a premium for the pleasure?

Leo DiCaprio and Sanctuary Belize working to preserve the country’s jungles and cayes

Four-time Oscar-nominee, Leonardo DiCaprio, is investing in Belize and championing some restorative initiatives along that country’s Central American coastline. But he is not the only one. Sanctuary Belize, a 14,000-acre real estate resort front on Belize’s southeast coast, is also working to preserve the country’s pristine jungles and delicate cayes for those who want to … Read more

Amillarah self-sustainable floating private island

Create your own private paradise wherever you want.

Amilarah islands

Unique tailor-made floating residences designed by famed Dutch architect Koen Olthuis can give you a very real possibility to own a private island. Amillarah Private Islands are completely self-sustainable floating islands, free from environmental impact, and safe from rising sea levels. Not only can you customise the shape, size, and style of your luxurious Amillarah residence, but you can also pick where you want it to be located.

Amillarah Private Islands are self-sufficient, scarless developments with the latest state-of-the-art green technology, which keeps their environmental impact at a minimum. Completely stable on the water, the base of the island is built to last for far over 100 years and will create a new underwater habitat for sea life.

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The word “amillarah” originates from the Maldivian language and means Private Island.

Amillarah is the creative vision of expert developer Dutch Docklands. Founded in 2005 by Paul H.T.M. van de Camp and Koen Olthuis, this innovative company is based on hundreds of years of Dutch expertise or “Know-H2OW” in water defense technology and management. The company is also working in collaboration with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society.

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Safe storage of wealth? US$100 million established as the billionaire benchmark for ultra-prime property, says study

‘Trophy’ has become the new buzz-word in luxury real estate. More properties than ever before were sold and listed for sale at US$100 million or higher in 2014, says the new study by Christie’s International Real Estate — the world’s leading luxury residential network and the real estate arm of Christie’s art house. As the … Read more

How to Create a Luxury Home

For some people, a luxury home means having a bathroom with both a shower and a tub. For others, a luxury home means having name-brand furniture, thousands and thousands of square footage, and every amenity you can possibly imagine. The needs may vary between the two, but the luxury remains the same. If you live … Read more