News Archive: quirky and amusing

10, 2012 February:

Mormon prophet's birthplace for sale

The birthplace of Mormon prophet Gordon B. Hinckley is being sold in Salt Lake City. The home of the former leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been listed for $369,900 by a gay couple, a move that may surprise some followers of the religion. But it's not the only Mormon real estate transaction currently attracting attention...

25, 2011 November:

Top 10 houses with moustaches

For overseas property, November means a lot of things. The start of the skiing season as resort homes fill up. The time to winter-proof your property before the pipes freeze. But for many, November means Movember, a month where people grow moustaches to raise funds for men's health. Unbeknown to some, real estate around the world is joining in too. Here are the top 10 houses with moustaches.

04, 2011 November:

7 simple ways to house 7 billion

This week, the world population hit 7 billion. The number of people on the planet has doubled over the last 50 years and there are now 21 mega cities around the world housing 10 million or more. With 5 people born every second, and life expectancy on the up, the population is expected to reach 9 billion within 34 years. Where will they all live?

31, 2011 October:

How to ghost-proof your home

A new infographic this week teaches homeowners how to ghost-proof their homes ready for Halloween. From the height of a basement to the correct number of stairs, some overseas property is heavily influenced by the prevalence of supernatural superstition.

28, 2011 October:

Top 10 haunted houses in the world

With Halloween on the horizon, house hunters should be wary of the history of any property they find. A horrific past or regular haunting can change the value of a property investment. TheMoveChannel.com picks up its torch and looks into the dark recesses of international real estate to hunt for some truly terrifying overseas property.

22, 2011 March:

Monaco tops world life expectancy list

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the exclusive European principality boasts the best life expectancy in the world, according to the CIA.

03, 2011 March:

Sealed French mansion reopens after 100 years

A 19th century chateau owned by an eccentric French millionaire has been reopened after a century sealed in a timewarp, allowing a unique glimpse into the life and tastes of French homeowners past.

20, 2010 September:

Comedian offers guide to Parisian rudeness

The theatre bosses said it would never work: a lone Frenchman on stage before a crowd of paying Parisians, trying to make them laugh for an hour at their own bad manners -- in English...

19, 2009 November:

Holiday as a hamster

It's a unique concept according to its creators, a hotel in the French town of Nantes is offering the chance for people to become a hamster - for 99 euros a night, you can eat hamster grain, run in a giant wheel and sleep in hay stacks in what is called the "Hamster Villa..."

13, 2009 November:

French ‘named and shamed'

They are known for their Gallic froideur and now France's reputation as the most unwelcoming country in Europe has been confirmed - our friends across the Channel have been named and shamed as the most hostile natives on the continent in a poll of 3,000 British tourists...

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