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Safi Qurashi is the shopkeeper’s son from South London who bought Britain - an island shaped like the U.K. off the coast of Dubai. Words Anna GizowskaSafi Qurashi is fast becoming as rich and famous as the celebrities he meets. He’s bumped into Beckham, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, rubbed shoulders with royalty, watched Lionel Richie eat lunch and listened to Enrique Iglesias sing. He sees Jim Davidson and Chris Eubanks every day. Not by choice - they live near his office.
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With long summers and just over 1,800 miles of stunning coastline between them, the islands of Sicily and Sardinia are top contenders for some of the best value for money and long-term security in Europe, says Amy GraceItaly rarely disappoints and if landing your own pad for revelling in la dolce vita is your aim but you want a property with a secure exit strategy and the potential for a good return, look no further. Sicily and Sardinia are the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, and both are popular holiday destinations for Italians, meaning that they offer robust domestic markets.
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It's one of the safest and most exciting cities in Latin America and offers great value for money - no wonder Panama City is ranked among the world's top destinations, says Amy Grace.
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City pads rarely come with the kind of package this capital city offers – a rich, historic centre, superb Caribbean beaches, rugged mountain ranges and tropical rainforests. It has the lot – and no earthquakes or hurricanes; something no other Central American country can claim. It’s also one of the safest and most stable destinations in Latin America and, thanks to its warm climate and cheap cost of living, it appeals to young bankers and baby-boomers alike.
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Florida has seen some hard times, with falling property prices and foreclosures. But now it’s at the bottom of the market cycle, is it time to take a second look at the Sunshine State, asks Roderick Easdale
Florida has long been popular as a second-home destination, but with the collapse in house prices, many people’s American Dream looked to be turning into a nightmare. So, should potential housebuyers stay clear of the Sunshine State, or does the current turbulence in the financial and housing markets offer the careful investor a good medium- and long-term opportunity?
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It remains one of the most expensive areas in France, but the Cote d’Azur has pockets of affordability, says Amy Grace
Rumour has it there has never been a better time to buy property on Europe’s most fashionable stretch of coastline. It’s no secret why, for 150 years, the area has been a magnet for the rich and famous. Sheltered by the Alps, this exquisite Mediterranean destination enjoys hot, dry summers and mild winters, it plays host to the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, and it’s rich in culture – Picasso, Matisse, F Scott Fitzgerald and Edith Wharton were all fans. But don’t think a licence to buy here is restricted to royalty and A-list celebrities.
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