The Story Investigation: Who really owns £250m of Britain's best real estate?
Aug 31, 2023
Discover the shocking truth behind the ownership of prime real estate in London. The investigation reveals £250m of UK property owned by children of autocratic rulers via offshore companies. The podcast uncovers the identities of the owners of properties in Park Lane, London. It delves into concerns about Azerbaijan's government and its crackdown on critics. The lack of transparency in property ownership is also discussed, including London properties owned by Isabel dos Santos. The podcast explores the reasons behind foreign ownership of real estate in London and the role of enablers in facilitating such investments.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unveiling the Owners of a Property in Park Lane, London
01:40 • 4min
Layla Alieva, Azerbaijan's Government, and the Crackdown on Critics
05:26 • 2min
Ownership Transparency in the UK's Real Estate Market
07:41 • 8min
Lack of Transparency in Property Ownership
15:28 • 8min
Foreign Ownership of Real Estate in London: Loopholes, Resistance, and Enablers
23:48 • 3min