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A man has lived on the porch of London's $440m mansion for three years while the luxury home sits empty.

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Last updated: 18 July 2026 | 2 min read
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A man named Anders Fernstedt has lived on the porch of a $440 million NZD London mega-mansion for three years while the 45-room property sits completely empty. His story highlights the extreme reality of "ghost homes", where ultra-luxury properties act as investments rather than residences.

The mansion, linked to the founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande, is caught in financial disputes. Fernstedt's situation provides a stark contrast to the vacant opulence, drawing attention to global housing issues.

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