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 was the home of rock icon Rod Stewart, which was previously for sale for £55.2 million ($74m), according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

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