Friday, April 19, 2024

Island Market

Bahamas: Wealthy Investors Fuel the Booming Exumas

With the 2008 credit crisis now just a memory for many of America’s richest, a remote island chain in the celeb-beloved Bahamas is experiencing a real estate boom.

(Image of Leaf Cay from VPI)

A rising tide may be said to lift all ships, but when it comes …Read More: Bahamas: Wealthy Investors Fuel the Booming Exumas

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USA: Connecticut’s Underwood Island for Sale at Just $295,000

Privately-owned islands in desirable Connecticut can cost millions of dollars, but one charming little isle on a sleepy lake in the Northeast can be had for less than US $300,000.

(Image Courtesy of Jon King)

A …Read More: USA: Connecticut’s Underwood Island for Sale at Just $295,000

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USA: A Rustic Island Retreat for Sale in Maine

The picturesque Brown’s Island is found within one of Maine’s most beautiful lakes, and comes with seven cabins and a host of amenities, including a library fully stocked with books and board games.

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Australia: Turtle Island in Queensland on the market

After a little over a decade, Turtle Island, owned by an Australian developer, Marcia Christofidellis, is for sale again. The 23-acre island, located off the coast of Queensland near the city of Gladstone, was bought in 1999 as a family retreat.

Turtle Island

So for AUD 5.6M, the lucky …Read More: Australia: Turtle Island in Queensland on the market

Island Gossip

USA: "Real Housewife" Sonja Morgan’s Ex-Husband Selling Private Island in CT

During a tumultuous divorce battle, the Real Housewives of New York’s Sonja Morgan accused her ex-husband of barring her from their co-owned properties, while he lives on a private island near Stamford, CT. The island is now listed for sale for almost US $19M.

(Image of Greenaway Island Copyright …Read More: USA: “Real Housewife” Sonja Morgan’s Ex-Husband Selling Private Island in CT

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Ireland: Now’s the time to buy a private island in Ireland

For many people, owning a private island remains a dream. This year however, it appears there are a number of very affordable islands for sale in Ireland, for even under EUR 200’000,  making now the time to buy! Ireland is surrounded by hundreds of islands, which range in size but also in scope, because …Read More: Ireland: Now’s the time to buy a private island in Ireland

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Wales: Former pirate island could be yours for a bargain!

Sully Island, Wales

The privately-owned island of Sully is still for sale, but may be more within the financial reach of many after the purchase price was heavily reduced!

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Island Resorts

Caribbean: Bahamian bliss on Bonefish Cay

South shore, Bonefish Cay

Steve Dovel, originally from Texas, and his wife Angela, from Nassau, have the enviable job of managing the private island of Bonefish Cay and its exclusive luxury resort. In an interview with Steve, writer Antoinette Price discovers what sets this magnificent island apart from all the others in the region, and what it takes …Read More: Caribbean: Bahamian bliss on Bonefish Cay