Monaco tops the chart of the most expensive urban real estate in the world, according to Global Property Guide.
10 Most expensive property markets (based on 120 sq. m. flats in city centres ) Country City/ Region Ave. price (US$/ sq. m.) 1 Monaco Monte Carlo 47,578 2 Russia Moscow 20,853 3 UK London 20,756 4 Japan Tokyo 17,998 5 Hong Kong Hong Kong 16,125 6 USA New York 14,898 7 France Paris 12,122 8 Singapore Singapore 9,701 9 Italy Rome 9,166 10 India Mumbai 9,163 The least expensive markets are in Cairo, Egypt where a city centre apartment costs $574 sq.m. Bangalore, Concepción (Chile) and Quito (Ecuador) follow.
The full list can be viewed on Global Property Guide.
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'One of the truly great gardens of the world' is at risk of having its vistas and tranquility blighted foreverThe views from Rousham, the birthplace of the English landscape-garden movement are at risk of development plans for the nearby former RAF Upper Heyford Air Force base get the go-ahead.
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The wisteria clad cottage where Noël Coward and Ivor Novello held court at the height of their fameThe 17th-century Follejon Cottage just outside Windsor was a perfect escape from the city for Noël Coward and his circle of friends. As it goes on the market, Penny Churchill takes a look.
