Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Looking for a real estate steal? Well, look no further than upstate Syracuse, where a century-plus-old gem is up for grabs at an unbelievable price of just $4,000. But as with any deal, there is a reason why it is unbelievable — it comes with a catch. Sure, this historic beauty boasts tin ceilings, charming fireplaces and even a vintage clawfoot bathtub, according to the listing.But before you start planning your dream renovation, here’s the lowdown: the property has seen better days, with major water damage that’ll require some serious TLC — and a cool $136,000 to make that happen. (The home occupies more than 2,600 square feet.Greater Syracuse Land...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Engineers in a Chinese city have moved a bus terminal to a new location by pushing the entire five-storey building across the ground. To relocate the massive 30,000-tonne structure whole, workers put hundreds of hydraulic jacks under it and laid rolling tracks for it to slide along. The building is equivalent to four Eiffel Towers in weight and was moved in the space of 40 days to give way to bullet trains. (The Houxi Long Distance Bus Station in China was pushed forwards along railings to relocate) (Hundreds of hydraulic jacks would rise and move forwards, bringing the structure along) The Houxi Long Distance Bus Station is situated in the Jimei...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
In September 1933, a humble wooden hut on a secluded Norfolk heath became the improbable location of one of the most important hideouts in history. Nearly a century later, the rarely told story of the three weeks Albert Einstein spent holed up in a heathland bothy, on the run from Nazi assassins, has been turned into an unusual type of docudrama. Netflix’s Einstein and the Bomb will shine a light on how the celebrated German Jewish scientist’s brief sojourn on Roughton Heath came at a crossroads in his life – and, consequently, changed the course of history. “It was only as we looked closer that we realised quite what a seismic moment in his life it was,”...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
[Unicode] (၅) ဧကကျော် ကျယ်ဝန်းပြီး စတုရန်းပေ (၄၀၀) ကျော်အထိ ပင်လယ်ပြင်ရှုခင်းပါ စံအိမ်ကြီးကို Celine Dion မှ ပါပါရာဇီရန်မှ လွတ်ကင်းအေးချမ်းစွာမိသာစုနဲ့ အပန်းဖြေနိုင်ဖို့ ကိုယ်တိုင်တည်ဆောက်ထားတာဖြစ်ပါတယ်။ အမေရိကန်နိုင်ငံ ဖလိုရီဒါ Jupiter Island မှာ တည်ရှိပြီး...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
Simon Cowell is facing an unexpected adversary in his idyllic countryside escape, which adds to his long list of unfortunate events surrounding his properties. The man who sought solace from the hustle and bustle of London life now finds himself embroiled in a battle against pesky moles wreaking havoc on his sprawling $8.68 million Cotswolds estate. In a bid for tranquility, Cowell, 64, along with partner Lauren Silverman and their 9-year-old son Eric, sought refuge in the Cotswolds countryside. (Simon Cowell seen from his Cotswolds estate.Instagam/Simon Cowell) (An aerial view of the Cotswolds village of Sheepscombe.In Pictures via Getty Images) But...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Thailand along with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam hosted about 70 million tourists last year. And anticipating a tourism boom in the coming years, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is steering an initiative for a Schengen-type visa program for the six nations in South East Asia. The facility will ensure seamless mobility for travelers among the six neighboring countries and also attract more long-haul and high-spending travelers. As per a Bloomberg report, Srettha has discussed the single-visa concept with his counterparts and most leaders have responded to it positively. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, a former president of the Thai Hotels Association, said “a...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
If you're in the market for a spook-tacular vacation, then make a beeline for Alton in Southwest Illinois.If you dare. Alton has a deserved reputation as the most haunted small town in America, with a long roll-call of ghostly residents, from phantom nuns to a bank robber who haunts the local Irish pub and hotel guests... who can never leave. We asked Cory Jobe, President & CEO of Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, how long Alton has had the reputation as a hauntings hotspot. He said: 'Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, Alton was founded in 1818, but its history is much older with Native Americans having inhabited the land prior to the town being founded. When...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
BLACKPINK Lisa once again sparks dating rumors with alleged boyfriend Frédéric Arnault after fans spotted them on a romantic date in Japan. Not only that, but these fans also posted multiple photos as evidence. Does this mean that the two lovebirds have started publicly dating? What about the previous rumors of their breakup? Check out the complete details on BLACKPINK Lisa and her rumored boyfriend in the following report. On April 21, multiple sources reported multiple photos from a Chinese media outlet showing BLACKPINK Lisa on a date in Japan with rumored boyfriend Frédéric Arnault. According to several reports, these photos...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
In a move that has stirred up anger among architecture aficionados, actor Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have come under fire for demolishing a cherished midcentury-modern home to make way for a colossal 15,000-square-foot mansion. The controversy surrounds their acquisition of the 1950 Zimmerman house, a gem of architectural history designed by renowned architect Craig Ellwood, which stood in LA’s prestigious Brentwood neighborhood. Purchased for a hefty $12.5 million, the residence, complemented by landscaping by the visionary Garrett Eckbo, had graced the pages of Progressive Architecture magazine. (The couple has already demolished...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
The late Charlie Munger, the esteemed investor and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., chose a path less traveled by those of immense wealth. Known for his sharp wit and wise investment strategies, Munger amassed a fortune but remained dedicated to a remarkably modest lifestyle. For over 70 years, he lived in the same understated home, avoiding the lavish living standards that often accompany financial success. In an interview with CNBC, before he died at age 99, Munger discussed his choice to maintain a simple life despite his wealth. He and Warren Buffett observed many wealthy friends who opted for luxurious, expansive homes only to find their happiness didn’t...