Poole in Dorset, England is counted as one of those unique places on the planet that achieves super high residential values per hectare. I must admit to not completely understanding the attraction, although a property like the one below does offer spectacular views and perfect access to some of the best sailing waters in the world. In fact the Olympic sailing events are due to be held in these waters in 2012.
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Posted by Hayden Allen-Vercoe on Mon 26th June 2006 at 08:12 PM, Filed in Leisure
In our modern world of ‘want’ a couple of bright sparks have seen a market in exclusive lotteries, especially when it comes to some of the nicest motors on the planet.
One of these beauties could be yours for only £60 ...... if you’re lucky!
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 23rd June 2006 at 10:01 PM, Filed in Insurance
I guess most successful entrepreneurs enjoy a descent slice of luck, others see a gaping void waiting to be filled and fill it.
Broker Gary Burke certainly found his niche. Spotting a need for an insurance company specialising in wealthy clients he set up Home and Legacy in 1995 aiming at the top 20% of homeowners who spend thousands each year to ensure valuables such as antiques, fine art, jewellery and even vintage wines. The business prospered with Burke ultimately selling a minority stake in 2003 to Sand Aire Private Equity now part of Dunedin, for £20 million. Using these new funds the business has since grown it’s list of affiliated insurers who quote on insuring homes and possessions up to the value of £30 million.
According to the UK’s Financial Mail Mr Burke is now seeking to relinquish the remainder of his stake for an estimated £50 million.
Posted by Peter Brady on Sat 17th June 2006 at 09:17 AM, Filed in
I first visited Fortnum and Masons several years ago and whilst certain parts of it are underwhelming the food hall never ceases to enthrall me. I have a tradition of visiting the food hall every Christmas and stocking up on lots of delicious goodies.
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 16th June 2006 at 08:36 AM, Filed in Luxury Watches
Owning a luxury watch can make sense from a financial perspective as well as a fashion perspective. Yes some timepieces are fiendishly expensive but if you think about it a sturdy watch with a timeless styling can last a lifetime and can be passed down the generations. Personally I must have bought over 10 watches in as many years for around £100-£300. Each one has either broken mechanically or the face has been damaged or the strap breaks.
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