"I that somewhere there was an island reserved for the wise and good will, "stated Albert Einstein . What an atoll staff, to live with a few people really like, could only sognarselo, since he had a salary from a university professor and two former wives who pay maintenance.
Even so, in the last century, owning a small piece of land protected from the water was a privilege reserved for Hollywood stars such as Marlon Brando or ballet legends Rudolf Nureyev as . O of ancient families, such as the Borromeo, for centuries the lords of three beautiful islands in the middle of Lake Maggiore.
"But today there are atolls and small land areas to the extent, if not all, of many, "says Farhad Vladi , a German of Persian origin that has transformed his passion into business for the islands, came after the teen reading of Robinson Crusoe . He is chairman of the estate agency specializing Vladi Private Islands, based in Hamburg (tel. 004 940 338 989, www.vladi-private-islands.de ) and Halifax, in Canada, which currently boasts the largest number of private islands in the world.
"I sell a thirty year, not only in the Tropics" continues Vladi.
"Almost all are in the price range between 200,000 and 2 million dollars. Although there are less expensive, around 100 000 €. And, of course, expensive. " Not always are the most prestigious deals in exotic places. It is on sale at $ 22 million, for example, Singer Castle (built in 1905 by the owner of the factory of sewing machines) Dark Island, not far from New York.
One of the islands is less expensive on the market Punta Tigre, in the Caribbean Sea, just north of Panama. It costs only $ 50,000 but is located in the Gulf of los Mosquitos: namely, Gulf of Mosquitos. A name that promises evil.
"The flora and fauna, including insects," advised the German real estate agent "is a crucial factor in their choice of private eden. A plant which you are allergic, for example, is sufficient to turn heaven into hell. And in the same archipelago often there are no snakes and other islands infested with venomous reptiles. " And how to ascertain? "I always recommend a rental period before the purchase final." According to Renée Redmond's Private Islands Online, an agency based in Canada, which operates primarily via the Internet, "an island that does not like to sell it is difficult, because the market is still quite limited. To find a buyer, it takes on average three years. " What are the factors to consider before making a choice so difficult? "First of all titles of properties and constraints on the construction" he says Vladi, "not to discover too late that the island can not be built. "
construction costs, among other things, are much higher than on land. "Making a living wild island" says Redmond, "often requires double the money spent to buy it. You must purchase at least one pump for drinking water (or water-maker, if no source), an electric generator and a telephone. And build a dock for the boat or an airstrip. "
The political stability and security are important. In the event of a revolution is not uncommon for property to be seized foreigners. "There are countries, like Indonesia," recalls Vladimir "where Only the locals can buy land. Some people using the dummy, but I do not recommend it: the risk of fraud is very high. "
In certain areas, then, there is a danger that sbarchino modern pirates on Treasure Island. "Or simply that helmet on a coconut," added Vladi "why not sell the islands that are located more than 90 minutes the nearest hospital." In short, it's okay to feel Robinson Crusoe, but with common sense.
So it takes the spirit of adaptation, however. "The owners most satisfied" Redmond points out, "are people who love nature and freedom, they can do without the superfluous and are not taken by the sudden desire to shopping. Generally good islanders are perfect and passionate yachtsman. "
But any would-be dictators of the Free State of Bananas can abandon their dream. No one can think that buying an island means to become king. There are today, that land does not belong to any sovereign state and are not therefore subject to their laws.
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