30 AMAZING FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF REAL ESTATE

There are many interesting, sometimes even strange and at first glance implausible facts related to the real estate market, buildings and structures around the world. We present you with a selection of 30 facts that will surprise anyone!

1. The world's largest tree house (USA) has more than 80 rooms, its height is almost 30 meters.

2. The five-story pagoda building in the city of Horyuji (Japan) is the oldest wooden building on earth. It was built from wood from trees cut down in 600 AD.

3. Today, the money from the sale of one average apartment in Beijing can buy 4-5 average apartments in Moscow.

4. There are castles in France that are cheaper than a two bedroom apartment in Australia.

5. Residents of Stockholm queue up for renting housing from the age of 18, since it takes an average of 7-10 years to wait for the vacated living space.

6. In many developed countries, there is no central heating in houses, therefore, in the cold season, indoor temperatures of 15-16 degrees Celsius are considered normal.

7. Canada and Denmark have repeatedly challenged their claims to Hans Island. Both countries visit the island periodically to remove the flag of the other side and leave a bottle of Danish schnapps or Canadian whiskey. This is such a friendly war.

8. In 1997, the Pepsi company held a competition in which they competed for a house - a copy of the home of the Simpsons family from the animated series of the same name, worth 75 thousand dollars. The winner chose cash, and the house was restored and returned to its standard appearance.

9. In many large cities, such as London, Toronto, New York, there are entire buildings that were built solely to hide ventilation shafts, utilities, cell towers and so on.

10. The needle, located at the top of the Empire State Building, was originally intended for the anchors of airships.

11. Mark Zuckerberg purchased four houses near his estate in Palo Alto and leased them back to the families who lived there. He did this so that neighboring houses could not sell marked "real estate next to Mark Zuckerberg."

12. The largest pyramid on earth is not in Egypt, but in Mexico - and it is hidden under a mountain, on top of which is a church.

13. MS The World is the largest private residential yacht on earth, constantly cruising the world. It houses 165 private residences.

14.From 1949 to 1952, the White House was reconstructed - the original wooden beams were replaced with steel and concrete.

15. In Tunisia, Africa, you can book an overnight stay at Luke Skywalker's House for as little as $ 10.

16. There is a company that specializes in the construction of secret rooms and hidden passages. In order to unblock the entrance, a chessboard is required, with pieces arranged in a certain combination.

17. In Japan, the subway runs right through a high-rise apartment building. According to the documents, this branch rents space on the respective floors.

18. All land in Singapore is owned by the government, and 85% of housing is provided by the public housing corporation.

19. Most of the traditional Chinese temples were designed with curved roofs to ward off evil spirits, which are believed to only move in straight lines.

20. In Monaco, it is almost impossible to find property to buy for less than 1 million euros.

21. In Japan, most homes are “depreciated”. Half of all homes have been demolished within 38 years and there is little or no market for owned housing.

22. The designer of the Eiffel Tower built an apartment for himself at its very top.

23. The Empire State Building makes more money from ticket sales for the observation deck than it does from renting office space.

24. On the top floor of the US Supreme Court Building, there is a basketball court known as the "High Court on Earth".

25. The most expensive real estate in the world at the moment in Hong Kong.

26. Many do not know, but the Egyptian pyramids are located very close to Cairo.

27. Canadian Kyle MacDonald, as a result of a series of exchanges via the Internet, starting with a large red paper clip, received a two-story house with three bedrooms, located in Kipling. It took an enterprising young man a year.

28. The Burj Khalifa is so high that you can watch the sunset from its top, then take the elevator down and look at it again.

29. Using prefabricated blocks, some construction companies in China can “assemble” skyscrapers in a few weeks.

30. In Canada, rent increases are subject to established rules, with a maximum allowable increase determined annually. The tenant has the right to challenge the proposed rent and contact the Regie du Logement (Housing Council).