Bill[ionaire] Gates Retires

Filed Under (Billionaire News) by BWL on 29-06-2008

The worlds third richest man (net worth $58 Billion) has stepped down from day to day involvement from the company that he built from the ground up, turning it into one of the biggest global companies in the world.

bill gates retires

Join us in recognizing the achievements of a titan of the business world, billionaire, and generous philanthropist.

Most Expensive Houses For Sale Around The World

Filed Under (Mansions) by BWL on 27-06-2008

Ever wondered how much you had to pay to buy the most expensive house currently on the market? Here is a list of the most expensive mansions from each country.

UNITED STATES - $95,000,000
Pound Ridge, NY, United States

most expensive house for sale in America - overview

most expensive house for sale in America - back view

most expensive house for sale in America - indoor pool

most expensive house for sale in America - bedroom

most expensive house for sale in America - gold bathroom

Features:

  • Land Size: 262 Acres
  • House Size:1,863 Sq/m
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • 6 Garages
  • 11 Fireplaces
  • Lakefront
  • Tennis Court
  • 2 Pools

All For just $95 million

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SPAIN - $40,485,830 ($26,000,000 EUR)
Marbella, Andalucia, Spain

most expensive house for sale in Spain - Outisde and pool

most expensive house for sale in Spain - Outside view

most expensive house for sale in Spain - dining area

most expensive house for sale in Spain - bathroom

Features:

  • House Size:1,418 Sq/m
  • 12 Bedrooms (7 in main, 3 in guest house, and 2 in staff quarters)
  • 12 Bathrooms
  • 3 Garages
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Private Lake
  • Vineyard
  • View to Gibraltar and East Africa

Asking Price of just over $40 Million

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Antigua and Barbuda: $45,000,000
Jumby Bay Private Island

most expensive house for sale in Antigua - lookf from over ocean

most expensive house for sale in Antigua - aerial photo

most expensive house for sale in antigua - lounge room

most expensive house for sale in antigua - ocean

Features:

  • House Size:1,394 Sq/m
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
  • Ocean Front
  • 9 Acre Private Island

On The Market For $45 Million

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GREECE: $29,430,084 (18,900,000 EUR)
Vrachneika, Patras, Greece

most expensive house for sale in greece - water at your doorstep

most expensive house for sale in Greece - exterior

most expensive house for sale in Greece - formal room

most expensive house for sale in greece - patio view to water

Features:

  • House Size:1,115 Sq/m
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 3 Garages
  • Ocean Front
  • All Authentic Antiques

Looking for offers around $29 Million

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CANADA - $29,008,703 (29,000,000 CAD)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Most expensive house for sale in canada - exterior

Most expensive house for sale in canada - main hallway

Most expensive house for sale in canada - bar and lounge

Most expensive house for sale in canada - outside garden

Features:

  • House Size:1,478 Sq/m
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 1,400 feet of Ocean Frontage

Sale Price Of: $29,008,703

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If you are interested in any of these properties, contact me and I will put you through to the owners.. Ok fine, the agents and their websites. I hope this has inspired you to take further steps to your financial independence.

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Bugatti Veyron - $1,700,000

Filed Under (Expensive Cars) by BWL on 26-06-2008

Bugatti Veyron - Worlds Fastest and Most Expensive Car

Now this is the car you want when you are cruising on the Autobahn through Germany. Claiming the prestigious title as the worlds fastest production car, with a top speed of 407km/h (253m/h) you can be sure to leave any game driver in your dust.

Featuring a W16 engine, or the equivalent of 2 V8 engines and includes not one, but 4 turbochargers!

Haev a look at what TopGear has to say about the Bugatti Veyron:

For Those Who Are Technically Minded, Here Are The Specifications:

General Specifications
Year: 2006
Make: Bugatti
Model: 16.4 Veyron
Engine Location: Mid
Drive Type: 4WD Production Years for Series: 2003 to present
Weight: 4160 lbs / 1887 kg

Performance
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds (manufacturer estimate)
Top Speed: 240 mph / 386.2 km/h

Engine
Engine Configuration: W
Cylinders: 16
Aspiration / Induction: Quad Turbo
Displacement: 7993.00 cc / 487.8 cu in. / 8 L
Valves: 64 valves (4 valves per cylinder)
Valvetrain: DOHC
Horsepower: 987.00 BHP (726.4 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM
Torque: 922.00 Ft-Lbs (1250.2 NM) @ 2200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio: 4.2 LB / HP
HP / Liter: 123.4 BHP / Liter
Bore: 86.00 mm / 3.4 in
Stroke: 86.00 mm / 3.4 in
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel Type: Gasoline - Petrol

Standard Transmission

Gears: 7
Transmission: DSG

Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 2
Doors: 2
Produced: 300 (Projected)

Tires / Wheels
Tires Front: 245 / 690R 520
Rear: 335 / 710R 540
Wheels Front: 20.5 x 9.3 inch
Rear: 21.3 x 12.8 inch

And Now Those Who Prefer The Visual Aspects: (please refrain from drooling on your screen!)

Bugatti veyron front

Bugatti veyron - worlds fastest production car - side

Bugatti Veyron - Most Expensive Car - back

Bugatti Veyron - Interior of the worlds fastest production car

All this for just $1.7 Million - or just over 52 times the average income of a person over 25!

So where do I sign?