Entrepreneur Richard Branson has transformed the British Virgin Islands into a luxury real estate powerhouse with a net worth of $2.8 billion. His journey began with purchasing Necker Island for $180,000, now a revenue-generating asset with private buyouts starting at $100,000 per night. Despite setbacks, Branson modernized the island with sustainable energy.

Expanding his BVI footprint, Branson purchased Moskito Island for $13.2 million in 2007, a more complex development than Necker. The island offers bespoke estates for ultra-wealthy owners, with developments including Branson’s personal multivilla compound. The final home, The Aerie, hit the market at $58 million in 2024.

Branson’s real estate strategy is tied to the Virgin brand, utilizing properties as hospitality flagships. Following the sale of Virgin Money to Nationwide in 2024, Branson continues to focus on travel and hospitality, exemplified by the growth of Virgin Voyages. His BVI holdings are the crown jewels of his property empire, emphasizing lifestyle over structure for high returns.

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