FORGET buying a house in the UK - you could own an entire private island for the same price.<\/p>\n
Starting from just 51k, you could own anything from a five-acre island in Central America to 12 acres in Canada.<\/p>\n
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A UK property boom has seen prices increase by 7.6 per cent since November 2020, the fastest growth rate since June 2016.<\/p>\n
London flats are now the. most expensive, costing 758,000 on average for a two-bedroom apartment.<\/p>\n
However, there are also 201 private islands for sale around the world for the same price or for less.<\/p>\n
Even in Birmingham which has some of the cheapest two-bed flats on average at 185,000, has 42 private islands which cost less.<\/p>\n
Here are some of the best island you can buy instead of a UK property.<\/p>\n
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For 185,000, you can buy a two-bed flat in Birmingham - or for a third or that, a Canadian island.<\/p>\n
Located one mile from the mainland, Half Island in Canada is the biggest bargain for just $65,000 (51,539).<\/p>\n
The six-acre private island has an air-stream campervan left behind for the owner to use, with the are popular for boating and sailing.<\/p>\n
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The average two bed flat in Manchester is 227,000 - but for a third of that, you can get an even bigger private island in Canada.<\/p>\n
The 12-acre Gillis Island remains relatively untouched since it was first discovered in 1750.<\/p>\n
It is a 30-minute boat ride from the mainland which is close to a championship golf course, making it an ideal base for family camping.<\/p>\n
It will set you back just $110,000 (87,219).<\/p>\n
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Edinburgh isn't the cheapest city with the average two-bed flat costing 243,000.<\/p>\n
Or, half the price of that is a six-acre private island in Belize in Central America.<\/p>\n
Costing $150,000 (118,935), the Beachfront Parcel island faces the Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n
There is enough coastline to go fishing, but is also just 30 minute boat ride from Dangriga Town with restaurants.<\/p>\n
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Living by the sea isn't cheap in the UK, with average two-bed flats in Brighton costing around 323,000.<\/p>\n
For $300,000 (237,870), a cool 100,000 less, you can have 12 acres of private island and coastline in Canada instead.<\/p>\n
Bensley Island in Ontario is the easiest to access, being just seven minutes from the mainland.<\/p>\n
It even has warm waters surrounding the island for open water swimming.<\/p>\n
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Two-bed flats in Cambridge will set you back 346,000 on average, while a private island in the US is just $395,000 (313,196).<\/p>\n
While the smallest of the islands, the two-acre Howard Island is located in Michigan.<\/p>\n
It also has the most amenities already on the land - the main cottage has 2 bedrooms, with large windows looking out the bay, along with a quaint guest cottage in the woods which sleeps 4.<\/p>\n
If you fancy heading over the borders, it is just 12 miles from the Canadian border.<\/p>\n
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The highest in the UK, an average two-bed flat in London has reached highs of 758,000.<\/p>\n
Save 200,000 and you can still buy nearly five acres of private island in Central America.<\/p>\n
Costing $650,000 (515,385), Treasure Caye is also near Dangriga Town with a short boat ride.<\/p>\n
There is deep water around the coast, meaning you can dock large boats there easily.<\/p>\n
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