Some stars are happy to have their name in the newspapers but privacy is a top priority for many. Often members of the VIP club prefer to keep their house purchases out of the public eye and there are numerous ways they achieve it.

While child stars like Daniel Radcliffe set up trusts to handle property acquisitions, other low-key celebs like Jennifer Aniston organise limited liability companies before purchasing their homes. By doing this, ultra-private A-listers can avoid signing their names on real estate documents, thus keeping their new digs a secret.

This incredible mansion once belonged to singer Cher and was initially listed for £34.1 million ($42.5m), according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. It sold in November 2023 for £28.5 million ($35.4m).

Mega-mansion secrets of the super-rich and famous