Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
A magical train station with a two-bedroom home which formed the backdrop for the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films has gone on sale for £235,000. The cosy cottage lies right next to the tracks at Beasdale Station - an operational railway station located in Druimindarroch, Scottish Highlands. The home was converted from the Victorian station building used on the Jacobite heritage line which the Hogwarts Express steam engine travelled on as Harry Potter and his friends made their way to the school of wizardry. The train station, which is a 20-minute walk from the Highlands coastline, is still a stop on the Glasgow to Mallaig line, meaning you can catch a train right from...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
In a market where real estate prices seem to defy logic, a 731-square-foot property with a staggering $1.2 million price tag is a hot commodity in Denver. While the price tag might raise eyebrows, insiders said the heightened demand in the Mile High City is all about “location, location, location.” This modest three-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling built in 1941 is nestled within a newer neighborhood enclave, surrounded by sprawling residences that dwarf its petite stature. The home boasts “ample opportunities for investment and redevelopment,” according to the listing, which hints at a potential pivot towards a more lucrative transformation or preservation of its...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
William James "Willem" Dafoe (/dəˈfoʊ/;[1] July 22, 1955) is an American actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe AwardsDafoe gained wider attention for his role as the supervillain Norman Osborn / Green Goblin in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised ထပ်မံ in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life?Look no further than Willem Dafoe’s picturesque retreat, nestled in the heart of New...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
One of Chicago's tallest skyscrapers, a 76-story apartment building, is up for sale, according to reports. NEMA Chicago, an 800-unit building, at 1210 S. Indiana Ave. along the southwest end of Grant Park in Chicago is up for sale, CoStar reported. The sale of the building could rival the highest prices for any Chicago property sale in recent years, the report added, "based on the sheer size of the tower and relatively strong demand for luxury residential properties." NEMA Chicago's website describes the 70,000 square foot building as having "premiere luxury apartments." NEMA also says it has the city's fastest-full building residential internet, as well as smart-home-ready...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
A company linked to jailed Vietnamese businesswoman Truong My Lan is in the process of selling a five-star hotel along Singapore’s Robinson Road at a 30 percent discount from what it paid for the property last year,according to market sources. An entity related to contractor Sunray Woodcraft Construction, which is controlled by Tan Teng Huat and family, is in due diligence to buy the 134-key Hotel Telegraph at the corner of Robinson Road and Boon Tat Street from Viva Land for around S$170 million to S$180 million ($125 to $133 million), people familiar the matter told Mingtiandi this week. Should Singapore-based Viva Land sell the hotel at the low-end of the reported price range, it...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Covered in coconut palms and banana trees, and surrounded by crystal blue waters, you might think that owning a tropical island like this is beyond your reach. But if you can afford a flat in London, then you’d be thinking wrong. Named Iguana Island, this five-acre retreat is located 12 miles off the coast of Nicaragua, in the Caribbean Sea, and it’s for sale for $475,000.00 [£389,751.75].According to Rightmove, last year London flats sold for an average of £565,147. As for terraced properties, they went for an average price of £816,208, and semi-detached for £815,844. Think how many islands you could get for the price of a detached home! On Iguana...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
Homes in Liverpool and Manchester are the fastest selling in England, new data reveals. While properties in the North West are seeing rapid average sales times, those in southern England, Wales and the Midlands are taking almost two weeks longer to sell than in 2022. Across England, homes are on the market for an average of 34 days before securing a sale, figures from Zoopla claim. (Rapid sale: Homes in Liverpool and Manchester are selling quickly, Zoopla says) Homes in Salford, Basingstoke and Deane and Sheffield are also selling reasonably quickly, with an average timeframe of up to 24 days. Waltham Forest is the only London borough to see homes selling faster than the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
This house is going up for auction for just £10,000 – but you’ll need to be prepared to do some serious DIY before you move in. The three-bedroom terrace house in Hartlepool appears to have been damaged by a fire, with every room in the house burnt to a crisp. The lounge is in the worst state, with a blackened ceiling and walls, and a door hanging off the walls. The other rooms are also charred and full of debris and rubbish, with the windows boarded up. And, while they say the kitchen is the heart of the home, this one is in need of some TLC. The tiles are coated in soot, the roof is caving in, there’s rubbish on the floor and the sink is...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
ONE of Britain's smallest homes is up for sale for just £30k - and despite the stunning views, there's a catch. The ''unusual and quirky'' cottage, listed Grade II by Cadw in 2001, overlooks a famous Welsh castle and dates back to 1841 and it needs lot of work. (Britain's smallest and cheapest listed home hidden amongst the bushes.Credit: SWNS) The cottage could not be better located as it offers stunning views of Cardigan Bay, Llyn penisula, the edge of Snowdonia national Park and a breathtaking view of the historic Harlech Castle. However, anyone looking to do up this small, detatched, mid-19th century cottage will need to spend a lot more than £30,000. The...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Britney Spears’ humble Louisiana abode is now on the market for a staggering $1.2 million. The pop princess’s childhood residence is nestled in Kentwood, Louisiana, at 14550 Greenlaw Church Road. It’s a far cry from its 2021 sale price of $275,000, when Britney’s dad, Jamie, waved goodbye to the place — meaning the current owners are looking for a serious profit on this deal. This charming ranch house, boasting three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, spans 2,299 square feet and comes with a little piece of pop history. Jamie Spears initially listed the home for $289,000 in 2021. Back then, it was already a steal, considering the illustrious connection to...