We spotted Luxury Affair a newish, luxury based blog a while back and while it’s still what I might call “in the development phase” there is some ok content. Take a look at this post on “Oprah’s $24 million private jet.”
Here’s what they say about themselves:
“This blog is all about luxury…watches, handbags, real estate, diamonds, jewelry, vacations, investing, and so much more. If you stop by again soon, plan on checking out tons of luxury items you can drool over and hopefully purchase for yourself? From $50mm estates, $1mm+ cars, beautiful bags and watches, you can see it all here.”
We at Lussorian and the Orbital Media Network, wish Tim at Luxury Affair the very best of luck.
The UK property market has seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. So, I suppose it’s no real surprise to see Halifax reporting that “there are now 63,200 more properties valued at £1 million than there were in 1995.” This is a staggering twenty fold increase.
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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 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.
