Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
The Los Angeles mansion where actress Brittany Murphy died at the age of 32 has been put back on the market for the third time in a year—this time with $2 million slashed from its original asking price. Murphy, who was best known for her roles in “Girl, Interrupted,” “Clueless,” and “Uptown Girls,” died inside the home in 2009, six years after she moved into the property. Five months later, her husband, Simon Monjack, also died there.The actress’ cause of death was later revealed as a combination of pneumonia, anemia, and excessive use of prescription medications, while her husband’s passing was determined to have been caused by...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
A massive 110,000-acre New Mexico ranch, bigger than the city of Denver, just galloped onto the market with a staggering $68.5 million price tag, making its grand debut after more than 45 years under one family’s reign. Located near the remote hamlet of Fence Lake, this property — known as Atarque Ranch — has been a cherished retreat for the Yates family since 1978, a lineage tied to the oil and gas fortunes of Yates Petroleum Corp., which they sold to EOG Resources for $2.5 billion in 2016. The decision to part with this rugged paradise stems from the passing of John Yates Sr., who, alongside his three brothers, acquired the land decades ago, according to Mansion...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
The star-studded enclave of Montecito is soon set to welcome another A-list resident: Jennifer Aniston. The “Friends” alum, 56, forked out $14.8 million for Oprah Winfrey’s old residence in the tony California town back in September 2022. In the time since, the actress has been busy adding fancy new fixtures to the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property, including an in-ground swimming pool. New aerial photographs appear to show the renovations in their final stages, sparking speculation that Aniston may soon make the Montecito manse her main home. (The pricey property is pictured prior to Aniston’s purchase. It was previously owned by Oprah....
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
A young Chinese woman went viral on social media after showing off her unusual home – a 6-square-foot toilet at her workplace for which she pays just 50 yuan ($7). Everyone tries to save money on rent, but how many of us would be willing to sleep in an actual toilet to do it? One young woman from Hunan, China, recently shocked the world after posting photos of her unconventional living quarters – a small, unused toilet located inside the furniture factory where she works. (Yang showing a day in her life of living in a bathroom. Jam Press) The 19-year-old woman explained that she comes from a poor family and couldn’t afford to pay upwards of...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
President Trump’s childhood home in New York City has been sold at a steep discount — after the previous owner allowed it to fall into disrepair and become overrun by feral cats, The Post has learned. The Tudor-style residence in the leafy Jamaica Estates enclave in Queens — where the young Donald lived until he was four years old — was scooped up for $835,000 by a Brooklyn-based LLC called 1388 Group, according to the sales deed filed March 3. That price is less than half of the $2.14 million the house previously fetched in 2017, when it was purchased in an all-cash deal by Michael X. Tang, a lawyer who reportedly buys real estate on behalf of overseas Chinese...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
A Chinese student who bought a home for her professor and cared for her like a mother during her later years is now embroiled in a legal battle after the professor’s relatives attempted to claim the property following her death. In 1983, Zhang Wei became a student of professor Chen, a respected vocal music teacher at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. At that time, Chen lived in a cramped 15-square-metre faculty dormitory, sharing the kitchen and bathroom with a family of four next door. In 1984, Chen’s younger brother, who had transferred to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, moved in with her, and the siblings relied on each other for support. Despite her dedicated service,...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary of up to 680,000 Australian dollars ($428,000), plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate. The remote Queensland town of Julia Creek, population 500, is offering about double the salary a family physician would earn in the state’s capital, Brisbane. The catch is that Brisbane is a 17-hour drive away. The closest major city, Townsville, is a seven-hour drive. Prospective applicants must embrace searing heat and tropical insects, too. But the town’s outgoing medic, Dr. Adam Louws, says his replacement will also find a quieter pace of life and the chance to learn skills they’ve...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
A former Trump administration official with a foothold in Washington, DC’s influential circles has been identified as the new owner of Vice President JD Vance’s previous home. (Christopher Garcia) Christopher Garcia, who briefly held posts in the Commerce Department during Donald Trump’s first term, secured the Alexandria, Virginia residence through a limited liability company, Forbes first reported. The transaction closed rapidly and exceeded the asking price by $172,000, according to property records reviewed by The Post. The final price paid: $1.87 million. (Garcia purchased the home for $172,000 over ask.;MediaPunch / BACKGRID) The 2,530-square-foot,...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
A swanky £5million London pad is up for the taking in a prize draw endorsed by none other than former England football star David Beckham. The lucky winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw will be handed the keys to a sprawling four-bedroom property nestled in the heart of Victoria Park village, along with a cool £250,000 in cash. This exciting prize draw is all in aid of raising funds for London's Air Ambulance Charity, a cause close to ex-Three Lions captain and charity supporter, David Beckham. The luxurious home boasts a gym, games area, and spa facilities including a hot tub and sauna. The stunning 4,700 sq ft property holds the record as the most valuable property...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
A Shanghai restaurant which sold a half chicken dish costing a shocking 480 yuan (US$66) has justified the price by saying the bird was raised on music and milk, sparking sarcastic comments online. Four million people watched footage a customer of the Shanghai Club restaurant posted online March 14. In the video, a man remarks on a tiny-looking chicken dish on a plate, priced at 480 yuan (US$66). The businessman and influencer with 270,000 followers, was apparently shocked at the price, and checked with the restaurant staff if the chicken was raised “listening to music and drinking milk”. (The chickens used are raised on a farm which specialises in the...