Property in London is notoriously expensive and you don’t get a lot for all your hard-earned cash.
But there are other options out there - if you are prepared to consider an extreme relocation or a monster of a morning commute to work.
We have found these islands around the world that you could buy for less than a one-bedroom flat in Bromley costs.
Mavuva Island Lots, Fiji
£93,360
42 acres
This island is located in a private lagoon with white-sand beaches and is home to beautiful coconut palm trees.
Fisherman’s Point Island, Michigan
£129,342
Two acres
Includes a cottage with electricity and a new roof.
Deer Bay French River Island, Ontario
£142,989
Two acres
Surrounded by mature red pine, white pine, small ash, junipers and blueberry bushes. You can make your own gin!
Paskosaari, Finland
1 acre
£160,000
Located on the corner of Lake Suvasvesi, the third deepest lake in Finland.
Bushy Island, Ireland
£176,907.63
15 Acres
Beachfront Commercial Dive Shop Lot, Belize, Central America - £89,950 - Part of an island
La Cornelia Island - £71,361
Long Caye Island - £130,828
If you fancy getting yourself a desert island of your own, see www.privateislandsonline.com
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