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Running a superyacht
November 15, 2011

There is something in the old adage about buying a yacht – the best thing about acquiring a boat is buying it, the second best thing is selling it. Rashmi Kumar finds out about the jaw-dropping amounts needed to run a superyacht

If you were one of those who eyed Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s 557-foot (170 metre) superyacht Eclipse with envy, then take heart.

It costs him an absolutely frightening amount of money to run. The oligarch is spending at least €1,000 to simply keep the engine ticking over for around 10 minutes, at present prices. If you’d thought that taking care of your multi-million-dollar mansion was arduous enough, then a yacht should probably not be on your shopping list.

La dolce Italia
August 11, 2011

Properties in Tuscany, Lake Como, Cortina and Porto Cervo continue to attract the world’s wealthy. Italian properties are considered not just a short-term investment, but a long-term lifestyle choice. Campden takes a look at some of the most prestigious properties currently being sold in Italy in an interactive graphic.

Properties in Tuscany, Lake Como, Cortina and Porto Cervo continue to attract the world’s wealthy. Italian properties are considered not just a short-term investment, but a long-term lifestyle choice. Campden takes a look at some of the most prestigious properties currently being sold in Italy in an interactive graphic.

The price of an all time classic
April 26, 2011

In the 1960s, a special relationship blossomed between some Hollywood screen legends and the Italian film establishment. Famously, Burt Lancaster worked with Luchino Visconti on The Leopard and Clint Eastwood teamed up with Sergio Leone to make a series of now classic westerns.

In the 1960s, a special relationship blossomed between some Hollywood screen legends and the Italian film establishment. Famously, Burt Lancaster worked with Luchino Visconti on The Leopard and Clint Eastwood teamed up with Sergio Leone to make a series of now classic westerns.

Pink Floyd drummer launches classic car fund
March 16, 2011

Nick Mason, the Pink Floyd drummer, is teaming up with Ray Bellm, the former chairman of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, to launch a classic car fund in order to take advantage of the demand in rare marques. 

Nick Mason, the Pink Floyd drummer, is teaming up with Ray Bellm, the former chairman of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, to launch a classic car fund in order to take advantage of the demand in rare marques.

The fund, called IGA Investment, plans to buy $150 million worth of classic cars and is targetting annual returns of 15%, and has a minimum investment of $500,000. The fund plans to acquire a collection of between 20 and 40 trophy marques with distinguished race or ownership histories.