We all dream of buying our dream homes with the millions of dollars we're going to win one day, right?

There's nothing quite like passing the time by spending imaginary money in your head and dreaming of walking into work, slamming your resignation on the desk, and knowing that you're capable of buying the company... or is that just me?

But as the old saying goes, if you don't buy a ticket, you don't win the raffle... and as someone who doesn't play the lottery, I hope my boss is ready to give me a good raise to fulfill my wildest dreams (hint hint).

In case anyone is reading this and has a life-changing sum of money knocking around, have you ever fancied owning your own private island?

Iguana Island is on sale for $475,000. Credit: Private Islands Inc.

Even those with less than a million in the bank could be interested in this, as the island just off the coast of Bluefields in eastern Nicaragua is on the market for $475,000, as reported by TimeOut.

The property is known as Iguana Island and it sits outside of the hurricane belt, which is pretty important. It's surrounded by pristine blue water and has five acres of land.

On the island is a home that has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, and a bar. It also boasts a wraparound porch.

You're probably assuming that there's a catch, right? Living on an island usually means being cut off from civilization, but Iguana Island has wifi, and can even get a phone and TV signal.

The home sits on five acres of private land. Credit: Private Islands Inc.

So basically, you can get all of the home comforts you've come to know and love, but get an amazing tan with the peace and quiet that a private island brings.

The island, which is being sold by Private Islands Inc, is perfect for anyone who likes swimming and snorkeling - because it's in the Caribbean after all!

For those with a boat, there are docks and boardwalks perfect for transport to the mainland, as well as a 28-foot-tall watchtower for you to look out for pirates, or to enjoy the sunrise... I don't know what people on a private island do.

The listing states that there is plenty of room to add a swimming pool or a helipad - though adding a pool seems like a waste of space when the island is surrounded by pristine water.

The home boasts wifi, phone signal and is fully self-sufficient. Credit: Private Islands Inc.

Apparently, there is a "noticeable lack of biting insects" on the island which sounds ideal, and the island is completely self-sufficient with its own power, water, and septic system.

Still not sold? Any keen fishers out there will be delighted to hear that the island is surrounded by fishing waters - so you can really bring out your inner Bear Grylls.

But why is the island so cheap? Is it infested with Iguana as the name suggests? The short answer is no - it's priced due to the current owner wanting a quick sale following a death in the family.

So, who wants to buy it?

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I'm sure many of us have wanted to get away from it all now and then. When we can, we'll schedule vacations to get away from the rat race and relax for a week or two, but we all dream of being able to be completely stress-free at some point in our lives. But some people try and move away as soon as they can, even going as far as taking to the sea. Tanner Broadwell, 26, and Nikki Walsh, 24, met in Philadelphia. They quickly became friends and started dating, eventually moving to Colorado together in 2015. That's when they had the idea to get away from the world completely, by selling all their belongings, buying a sailboat and living the rest of their lives on the open sea. They bought a boat for $5,000 and spent another five grand getting it into shape. They named it the 'Lagniappe' (pronounced lanny-yap), which is Creole for 'bonus'. "Like the 13th donut in a dozen," Broadwell said. "It’s something extra for you." They set sail on Tuesday from Tarpon Springs along with their two-year-old pug, Remy, with plans to sail along the Gulf Coast from Alabama to Panama City. However, when only two days into their journey they stopped at John's Pass to dock for the night, and things went south fast. The couple, neither of whom had proper boating experience, ended up sinking their houseboat just off the coast. "I sold everything I had to do this," Broadwell told the Tampa Bay Times, "and I lost everything in a matter of 20 minutes". They were having difficulty navigating the channel, as their view didn't line up with an outdated navigation chart they had. Then they hit something in the water so abruptly that Walsh almost fell off the deck. They realised the keel, which is supposed to stabilise the boat, had been ripped off, and water started to flood the cabin. They put their lifejackets on (Remy too) and abandoned the ship, ending up losing everything except for a little cash and their social security cards. Nikki rang up Sea Tow to help them out of the situation, as she explains: "I know I probably sounded like a crazy person to them. They said they would be there in 40 minutes. I thought, 'That is a long time to spend out here'. I'm just standing there in awe. I just lost everything I ever owned. I see my things floating away and I can't get to them" How do I have everything, and end up in a s***** hotel with nothing?" Now the couple could be spending up to $10,000 to get the boat out of the water, with no insurance and only $90 to their names. Luckily, they received support from family and friends nearby, but are still in a rough situation. But it hasn't deterred them from living out their dream. Broadwell said "I'm not going to give up now," Broadwell said. "I'm going to get another boat down the road", while Walsh added, "We can't just give up on our dreams". I imagine next time they try this out, they'll be a little more prepared.

A wealthy family is offering to pay someone $120,000 a year to care for their private island in the Bahamas.

According to the job description in the advertisement, the role of a lifetime will mean jetting off to the Caribbean to look after the gorgeous island property, as well as another extensive estate in Naples, Florida.

These properties are owned by a high-income family of four (two parents and their offspring). They currently spend most of their time on their island due to COVID but typically move between the two locales.

Aimed at couples, the job is an 8 AM start and 5 PM finish, with the occasional weekend shift as well. Other benefits include free health care and dental insurance, as well as private accommodation in each property you live and work in.

The only mandatory requirements stipulated are that the successful applicants should have prior experience in household management, a valid driver's license, and American work permits.

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On the official website of domestic staff recruitment website Polo and Tweed, the official job description states:

"You should have initiative and strong self-management skill. The family do not wish to micro-manage and want to have a positive can-do attitude, self-confident, discreet, professional with excellent manners.

"You should be very well presented. A keen eye for minute detail and a real love for service and care of your professional duties."

Commenting on the role in an interview with Metro, Polo and Tweed CEO Lucy Challenger stated: "This really is a once-in-a-lifetime position, so much so that the client laughingly told me that he was tempted to apply for the job himself.

"Needless to say, we have been inundated with replies since the job went live on our website over the weekend. But we’ve yet to compile a shortlist. So we would urge interested couples to send through their CVs without delay."

So if you're interested in taking care of a little slice of paradise, then why not apply?

Just register an account with Polo and Tweed, and hit "apply" at the bottom of this page. Make sure to attach your personal details, resume, and cover letter - and you're all set. Good luck!

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A multimillionaire from Germany is seeking 10 people to live with him in a luxurious ''paradise'' in New Zealand.

According to a recent report by Stuff.co.nz, iced coffee beverage mogul, Karl Reipen, is looking for people aged 70 or younger to join a communal living situation at his luxurious estate in Awakino, on the west coast of the North Island, which is valued at a whopping $5.6 million.

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Per Stuff, Reipen twice placed an advert for the opulent property in the New Zealand Herald’s holiday accommodation section this week, boasting about the estate's sweeping views of the Tasman Sea and isolated tranquility.

The ad states: "If you are interested to live a life with a group of interesting people it can be a new life for you. You can enjoy walking, fishing, shopping, kayaking, bird watching, swimming or looking at the nice animals.”

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It adds: "But I bought a lot of work and it took me 10 years to bring it to the standard of today. Now where everything is finished I would like to share the ‘paradise’ with nice people."

The commune is the latest in a series of projects orchestrated in the area by Reipen's colorful history in Taranaki, where he's had various different property and commercial interests since 2000.

While you're at it, meet the teenage lottery winner who says becoming a millionaire has made her miserable:

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According to the publication, the Awakino Estate is fitted out with an indoor equestrian center, stables, a winery, and several other homes. The estate is approximately 90 minutes away from New Plymouth and Hamilton by car.

So if you fancy getting away to the hustle and bustle of the city, and retreating to somewhere peaceful and remote, then why not consider replying to Reipen's ad and joining his cozy little community?

Right now would be a really nice time to own your own private island. In fact, when wouldn't it be a really nice time to own your own private island?

But most of us will usually just put the dream of owning our own island down to nothing more than that; a dream. After all, surely that's only the sort of thing millionaires can afford to do... right? Well, no.

An entire private island is currently for sale in Shetland, Scotland, for around the same price as a house.

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The island of Linga, located in Vaila Sound, on the west side of Shetland, is currently on the market for offers over £250,000 ($310,000 USD).

To put that into context, HouseBeautiful.com reported earlier this year that average house price in the UK is now £234,742 ($292,183). In fact, the average property value in London is now up to £483,922 ($602,337).

Just take a moment to digest those numbers. For nearly half the price you could get a one or two-bedroom apartment in London, you could actually buy your own frickin' island.

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Vladi Private Islands, the company currently selling the island, describe it as:

"A unique opportunity to buy an unspoilt 63.75-acre island located in the scenic and sheltered Vaila Sound on the west side of Shetland. This private island is located close to the Mainland with year-round access possible. Shetland is the most northerly island group of the British Isles, closer to Norway than Scotland.

"It is a place of spectacular scenery and beauty with an abundance of wildlife. This is an exciting development opportunity with the island having planning consent for the building of a pier and storage shed with reception area, new agricultural buildings, a two-acre loch with traditional watermill as well as the rebuilding of the two derelict cottages and the erection of a new cottage."

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Fahad Vladi - the owner of Vladi Private Islands - also told the MailOnline that the price of the island is so low because of how much development it requires. He said:

"In Scotland you have special laws which prohibit you to really develop islands, so we always have to go back to what is there. So if there are farmhouse walls, we are allowed to re-build the house. It is very very sensitive so you cannot develop islands.

"Therefore the prices are according to what you can do – you see the island, you see the acreage, but the question is always what kind of use have you got. If you have only a small stable which you can rebuild, then of course, your use is limited so the prices are lower."

Essentially, you can't purchase the island with the intention of building a small village on it. But in all seriousness, that would spoil all the fun anyway. Who would want to ruin this island by putting people on it?