How is fractional ownership a smart way to vacation?

Fractional ownership — the smart way to vacation. Fractional ownership is a new, exciting, intelligent second home ownership alternative. Fractional owners purchase an interest in a residence or pooling of residences, in partnership with other owners.

Is the fractional ownership the same as a timeshare?

Questions about fractional home ownership. Is fractional ownership the same as timeshare? No. A typical timeshare involves the purchase of a week-long use of a small condominium during the same week every year. Fractional ownership permits the use of premium, resort residence (or several residences) for various weeks throughout the year.

What do you need to know about shared holiday ownership?

Typically a shared holiday ownership property offers owners and their guests spacious accommodation, usually with a fully-equipped kitchen and high spec fixtures and fittings.

How does one off fractional ownership work in real estate?

In other words, only one owner will be allowed to use a particular home or apartment at a particular time. Fractional ownership arrangements can be applied to a single home or apartment (typically referred to as a “one-off fractional”) or to a multi-unit building or resort development.

What’s the difference between time and fractional ownership?

Fractional ownership affords much of the freedom and usage benefits offered in timeshare; however, the fundamental difference with fractional ownership is that the purchaser owns part of the title (as opposed to units of “time”). Therefore, if the property appreciates in value, then so do the shares.

Who are the owners of fractional villas real estate?

Fractional Villas® is neither the owner, nor the real estate sales broker of the properties. Each Fractional Villas® fractional ownership property is a separate offering. This is not a solicitation or offering for fractional ownership in those states where regulated.