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The real estate holdings of late billionaire Teddy Forstmann have been hitting the property pages with great frequency since his death in November 2011. The Wall Street financier’s luxury home in the Hamptons has just hit the market. The price is expectedly high at $34 million. There has long been speculation over the sale of Forstmann’s holdings, and property watchers have long been looking out for an inside view of Forstmann’s estate. His luxury home in the Hamptons is everything that you would expect a billionaire’s home to be like. The home on Meadow Lane houses six bedrooms, and has, among other things, an ocean-side pool, a pair of hot tubs and a tennis court. The luxury home is spread over 8,600 square feet, spacious enough for a billionaire to entertain friends and family without it looking crowded, and without the danger of people stepping on each other’s feet. The main residence sits on an estate of nearly four acres. The retro-styled mansion is blessed with beautiful view...

The most expensive rental home in New York is vacant and available to new tenants, provided you can afford the six-figure price. The lavish and spacious three-bedroom home is a fine blend of old world charm and modern amenities. Address: Astor Suite, The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue, 508/509 – Central Park South Price: Tenants will have to pay $165,000 per month, a sum that makes this the most expensive rental home in New York. Owner: The Astor Suite is currently owned by Jurgen Friedrich, the founder of Esprit. Friedrich bought the prime New York apartment in 2007 for $25 million. Following major redesigning and renovations, he decided to put it on sale for $55 million. However, the lack of buyers convinced him to put the property on rent. Highlights: One of the biggest USPs of this New York home is that it is a smart home. The house is equipped with a new HVAC system with humidifiers for the in-house artworks. There is also a Savant system that allows reside...