With holiday-goers returning from their trips and school now back in full swing, the winding down of New Year celebrations brings the rest of the year into perspective. Plans for buying a home and investing in property in 2024 might be on your mind should you decide to maximise your potential investment plans. LUXUO highlights the prime areas and risks involved when investing in property for the year to come. Goodwood Residences in Bukit Timah. Image: Goodwood Residences. A recent Knight Frank 2024 report has revealed “cautious optimism” based on a global forecast. The findings als ..read more

Credit: Unsplash It’s hard to be a long-distance landlord — especially if there’s a lot of distance between you and your rental unit. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. One way is hiring a property manager. If you own a vacation property and don’t want it to be unused for much of the year, one option is to rent it out. You can make money when you, loved ones, or friends aren’t using the vacation unit. And if you have a property manager helping out, you won’t have to be tethered to the place. Sure, you could handle things independently. But what will you do if a tenant calls to complain a ..read more

Mozart’s Last Castle: Image: Thomas Meyer Photography provided by Concierge Auctions. Many people believe that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the most significant musical genius to have ever lived. His more than 800 compositions, which included concertos, symphonies, and operas, helped to define the classical age and served as an inspiration to composers such as Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Even now, performances of his music can be found all over the world. Mozart, a young maestro, began writing pieces at the age of five and his first symphony at the age of eight. He performed for royalty while ..read more

Image courtesy of Open Homes Late American actor and comedian, Robin Williams’ San Francisco Sea Cliff mansion has been listed for USD25 Million. Best known for his role as an eccentric father in Mrs. Doubtfire and as the voice of Genie in the Disney classic, Aladdin, Williams’ departure in 2014 sent ripples across the world. Image courtesy of Open Homes Robin Williams stayed in this San Francisco home from the early 1990s until 2010 with his second wife, Marsha Garces Williams — who have two children together, including actress Zelda Williams. Built in 1926, the property offers magnificent vi ..read more

Image courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes Two-time Oscar winner, Tony award and Hollywood walk of fame receipient Sir Elton John has just listed his Atlanta condominium for sale at price tag of approximately USD5 Million. With over 50 number-one hits and seven number-one albums to his name including chart-toppers such as “Rocket Man”, “Crocodile Rock”, and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, John has recently completed the final tour of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” series which was reportedly one of the highest-grossing concert series of all time. The legendary musician ..read more

Dubai is known for its stunning architecture, luxurious shopping malls, and extravagant lifestyle. Over the years, the city has become one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. With the influx of entrepreneurs and businesses, the real estate market has been on a steady rise, with luxurious properties becoming increasingly popular. Al Babari, Dubai. Image: Al Babari According to data from Knight Frank, the average price per square meter for a luxury property in Dubai increased by 1.5 percent in the first quarter of 2022. This trend is set to continue as more investors flo ..read more

Your Next Home in La La Land Los Angeles, otherwise known as the “city of dreams”, has beautiful neighbourhoods full of posh and beautiful apartments. From the trendy lofts of downtown LA to the gorgeous high-rises found in Beverly Hills, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out some of the best neighborhoods in LA, full of great apartments for buying and renting.  Beautiful Apartments in the City of Angels 1.       Bel Air Apartments Bel Air is one of the city’s wealthiest neighbourhoods, boasting some of the most stunning apartments. Many w ..read more

Image: Engel & Völkers Bahamas. In addition to earning more than US$650 million at the box office, the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl movie introduced the world to Johnny Depp’s eccentric Pirate Jack Sparrow character and generated four sequels, with a fifth in the works by producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The expansive vistas of the film’s fictional pirate world were filmed in the real Caribbean, including Little Pipe Cay, a gorgeous private island in the Bahamas, despite the fact that the movie’s principal sets were constructed in Los Angeles. The island also appeare ..read more

Riverside Home in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Image: Christie’s Real Estate. More so with buying large properties, real estate investors are scrutinising harder when it comes to hunting for properties that deliver value without compromising functionality. In today’s ever-evolving luxury real estate landscape, discerning homebuyers are on the hunt for more than just opulence and extravagance. The demand for value has become a defining trend among affluent buyers, as they seek to make prudent investments while still indulging in the finest properties on offer. According to a recent 2022 market rep ..read more

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