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Islands on the market Islands on the market keeps you updated on which islands are for sale around the world  An emerald isle near the quaint town of Kinsale is set to be sold via tender later this month, but as with many undeveloped islands in Europe, there is a catch. (Island Image from www.corkcamera.com) A small 18-acre island in County Cork is scheduled for a tender on May 23rd, by local estate …Read More: Europe: Irish Island on the Auction Block May 23rd  A number of Eastern Canada’s most famous island lighthouses are being offered for sale by the government, but alas, only conservancies will be eligible to bid. (Spectacle Island Lighthouse, Mouton Bay) Nova Scotia is renowned for its scenic coastal beauty – vast expanses of forest, intricate bays and inlets, and rocky seaside cliffs …Read More: Canada: Government Selling Iconic Lighthouse Islands  As part of a large family estate, a very unique private island in Beaufort, SC will be auctioned off to the highest bidder next month. (Image Courtesy of the National Auction Group) Yet another island auction has appeared in the news recently, and at a sprawling 220 acres, Cane Island offers a plethora …Read More: USA: South Carolina Island Hits Auction Block on March 15th  Most people with a private isle to call their own can’t help but feel like ‘lord of the manor,’ but in the case of the owners of tiny Towan Island, it’s not just a metaphor. (Towan Island Image Courtesy of VPI) The Telegraph UK newspaper has published a fascinating interview with Lord and …Read More: UK: An Interview with the Lord and Lady of Towan Island  Concerned citizens groups in Malaysia’s popular resort area of Sabah are pushing the government to prevent the sale of certain private island lands to foreign investors. (Mengalum Island Image from wikisabah.com) Sabah, a spectacular resort district in Malaysia’s northern portion of Borneo, is a place of dramatic extremes. The high peaks of its …Read More: Asia: Borneo Moves to Restrict Private Island Sales  A spectacular trio of islands on Italy’s Amalfi Coast have long lured celebrities and elite guests with their beauty; now, they may perhaps find a new owner. (Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands) Set along the southern coast of Italy, facing out into the blue Mediterranean waters where Sardinia rises to the west, …Read More: Europe: The Siren Call of the Li Galli Islands  After the previous sale in 2009 failed to complete, a unique island along Queensland’s coast will be going under the hammer in hopes of finding a new buyer. (Image Courtesy of Scott Wagner) In 2007, Queensland real estate agent Ken Collingswood was confident – but realistic – about the prospect of selling Toogoom …Read More: Australia: Toogoom Island Auction Set For December 9th  Norwegian oil giant Statoil is offering its soon-to-be decommissioned North Sea rig Huldra for sale, with one suggested use being a unique vacation home. (Image Courtesy of Statoil) The sweeping ocean views are stunning; the far-flung location is perfectly secluded, and the modern 20-room accommodations could host enough friends and family for an …Read More: Europe: A Truly Unique North Sea “Private Island” For Sale  |
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