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Tuesday, April 24, 2007 (PARIS)

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Michele Curel for the IHT

Majorca: Island in Mediterranean sun
By M.J. SMITH
Sun and yet more sun - about 300 days of sun a year - is the main selling point for property on the Spanish island of Majorca. And sales records show that sun definitely is selling. One real estate agency's report said property values had increased by 214 percent between 1999 and 2005.

A retreat on the road to Hana
By KARLA ARONSON

Toward the end of Maui's famed road to Hana stands Hale Ohia, a 5,000-square-foot home on almost 103 acres. It is for sale at $5.25 million, which may seem like a bargain, considering that the average sale price of homes on the island is more than $1 million.

Golf growth moves beyond America and Britain
By KEVIN BRASS
The continuing growth of luxury residential and resort development around the world is fueling a high-stakes competition in the traditionally staid community of golf course designers.

Out of the weeds, a Spanish dream home
By MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
Barcelona is particularly well-endowed with architects - some call it the Gaudí effect - so the hills and groves of Catalonia are dotted with outstanding dream homes, some of which they created for themselves.

Fractional ownership comes to yachting
By SHELLEY EMLING
Owning an eighth of a yacht is better than none. Or so reasons Han Verstraete, chief executive of YachtPlus. Verstraete said eight shares would be sold for $2 million each in each one of the company's 40-meter, or 132-foot, yachts, covering five weeks of use per year. Charters will be offered during any unused weeks, with the owners receiving the revenue.

Turning historic homes into hot property
By KEVIN BRASS
Around the world, from Panama to Shanghai, high-end buyers are paying top dollar for historic houses, spurring owners to spend both time and money on sensitive renovations that include modern improvements. But finding properties worthy of such effort can be a challenge.

Buying abroad: Mexico becomes a bit easier
By KEVIN BRASS
While it still can be an adventure, experts say that the process of buying property in Mexico has changed dramatically in recent years. Title insurance and the wide availability of mortgages have added a new level of security to transactions and encouraged an increase in the number of foreign buyers.

Asia

Luxury living, Australian-style

Europe

A Portuguese estate with Italian roots

A Norman manse with theatrical élan

World

On the Yucatán Peninsula, a first attempt at an eco hideaway

Real estate news

Troubles hit real estate at the high end

Looking to China's past for today's growth
By ALEXANDRA A. SENO
In just a few years Goodwin Gaw has established himself one of Asia's savviest real estate investors

Kuala Lumpur hotels get new lease on life
By JON GORVETT
Kuala Lumpur's downtown hotels have long been well-known for their business centers, bars and banqueting halls, but recently the city's hospitality sector has been making waves in a new area - real estate.

Asia

Looking beyond Beijing

Shophouses: Reviving the distinctive face of Bangkok

Europe

2 planned towers tell of the new Dublin and Ireland

World

A fantasy playground in Buenos Aires

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