Sofia, Bulgaria

Fractional ownership is set to be introduced in Bulgaria, with property consultants OOD (BPC) planning to launch a product in the eastern European country.

The organisation has come up with a new business system which calculates the viability and effectiveness of a fractional ownership club system, meaning it can offer tailor-made applications that can match up with any specific project, Fractional Life has reported.

Thursday, 21 Jan 2010
Sunbather

Fine & Country is set to launch a fractional sales unit over its 350 licensed affiliates throughout the UK and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Richard Combellack, head of Fine & Country International, told Fractional Life that the new side of the business has been approved by the board and the steering committee is happy for it to launch as well.

Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010
Flight Attendant

Bombardier has said that rising interest in its Flexjet fractional ownership and jet card business is down to the increasingly difficult nature of flying.

Bob Knebel, vice-president of sales and marketing for Flexjet, pointed to recent security issues and the hubbub of the Christmas and new year period.

This has helped garner interest in the fractional ownership flying option, he explained, and this will be sustained if these issues remain.

Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010
Seasons Holidays Forest Hills

Traditional timeshare companies are set to widen their purchasing options with fractional ownership products, it has been predicted.

Monday, 11 Jan 2010
Travel Documents

Early bird ticket sales for Fractional Summit 2010 have risen by 60 per cent based on the comparable period prior to this year's event.

Fractional Life has announced the sales increase for the conference, which will be taking place from February 18th to 19th.

The two-day event will be hosted by the Grosvenor Marriott Hotel in London, with delegates able to gain an insight into fractional property.

Friday, 18 Dec 2009
Registry Collection Shared Vacation Ownership

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, will be the headline sponsor of the Fractional Summit 2010 for the third consecutive year. The continued support of the event from The Registry Collection programme follows the success of the 2009 Summit and reflects the value of this international forum to the fractional trade market.

The two-day event, taking place on 18 and 19 February, 2010, at the Marriott London, Grosvenor Square, offers the unique opportunity for developers to meet key fractional real estate industry professionals from around the globe under one roof. The fractional model has helped in boosting the sales of luxury properties in today’s challenging economic climate. This year’s conference theme “Changing Times, Changing Markets,” together with its subject matter debates, is designed to help developers capitalise on the strengths of the fractional product and grow their businesses. Developers who are new to the fractional concept will also appreciate an introduction to the industry during the event.

Monday, 14 Dec 2009
Rowing on the Lake

People looking for a piece of paradise on their next holiday should consider fractional ownership at Branson's Nantucket in Missouri, it has been said.

The American holiday properties offer numerous benefits and allow travellers to become fractional owners at a great price, explains operations director Geoff Petter.

Monday, 2 Nov 2009
Timeshare: Increasingly Affordable

Timeshare ownership schemes in luxury destinations are becoming increasingly affordable, it has been claimed.

According to the Daily Mail, deals in elite destinations such St Lucia and the Maldives are available, while properties have also been launched this year in Italy, Portugal, France and Spain as developers look for new ways to sell high-end holiday homes.

Friday, 30 Oct 2009
Fractional Ownership: Spain

Global fractional ownership will become far more popular over the next few years, it has been said.

Over the next five years alone, fractional properties are expected to outsell whole ownership, according to the vice president of business development at the EMEA for exchange network The Registry Connection Nick Turner.

Friday, 30 Oct 2009
Go Timeshare

The Registry Collection® exchange program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of three private residence clubs to its worldwide network.

Each of the three private residence clubs developed by Raimon Land are located in Thailand and have been added through the IFA Collection, providing members with full access to the IFA network as well as The Registry Collection program.

Monday, 12 Oct 2009
Coastal Town

Pre-sales have begun on a 48-townhome development called MainSail of Beaufort where fractional ownership shares start below $60,000 (£37,620).

This can save people up to $15,000 (£9,405) at this pre-sale phase which has been initiated by Southern Star Communities.

Monday, 5 Oct 2009
Tonopalo

A residence club in North Lake Tahoe named Tonopalo has sold out with 1/7th chapter fractional ownerships bought from $350,000 (£218,695) to $850,000 (£531,117).

Opened in 2003, the resort is managed by ResortCom Elite and is a 19-unit luxury private residence club.

Thursday, 1 Oct 2009
Go Timeshare

Magnolia Private Residence Club in the Florida Panhandle has implemented a dog-friendly policy, with small to midsize dogs welcome at the property.

Management at the club felt it was sensible to go against the grain and let such canines on the site, something that private residence clubs typically do not allow.

Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Fractional Life Meeting

A World Forum on Fractional Ownership has been held in London and was sold out, it has emerged.

According to the organisers Fractional Life, the event was so popular because fractional ownership is the hottest new trend in real estate, delegates coming from across the world to pick up some market tips from industry professionals.

Thursday, 30 Apr 2009
FSOTA Fractional Ownership Logo

The Fractional and Shared Ownership Trade Association (FSOTA) has become a member of the trade body for vacation ownership, Resort Development Organisation (RDO).

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009
Clownace Estate Cornwall

Growing numbers of people looking to invest in an affordable holiday home are turning to fractional ownership to get the most out of their money, the Financial Times (FT) reports.

Tuesday, 17 Feb 2009
Go Timeshare

Curvelle has spoken out about its new luxury yacht - the 33X9. Fractional ownership specialist Curvelle has unveiled details on one of its new vessels - the 33X9. Work on the 33-metre motor yacht is set to begin this year at the prize-winning Cheoy Lee Shipyard and it has been designed by Incat Crowther Naval Architects with help from superyacht and motor catamaran experts.

Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009
Magnolia Private Residence Club Florida

Magnolia Private Residence Club, a fractional ownership vacation property, has been officially opened on Florida's Emerald Coast. The property features 17 residences with 3 bedrooms as well as a media and activity room, a concierge service and a fitness centre with a sauna and massage room.

Friday, 6 Feb 2009
Bermuda Reefs Club

Widely renowned for its hospitality, turquoise-colored water, and pink-sand beaches, Bermuda is one of the most accessible island destinations. The ideal location and climate render Bermuda a logical second home destination, but for years real estate has been virtually unattainable for foreigners. The recent advent of fractional ownership, however, is finally attracting greater numbers of foreign buyers. Fractionally priced, affordable luxury offers a rare ownership opportunity.

Friday, 6 Feb 2009
Provence Fractional Property image

The biggest luxury exchange programme in the world has announced a new affiliation with Avenio Prieure, thereby adding three new French properties to its portfolio. As part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, the Registry Collection will see new properties in Provence.

Monday, 2 Feb 2009
Four Seasons in Mexico

Four Seasons Residence Club Punta Mita has unveiled phase 2 of its development, which consists of 15 new fractional homes that owners will be able to purchase from this month onwards. Four Seasons is dedicated to setting high standards in terms of luxury and amenities at the resort.

Saturday, 31 Jan 2009
Fractional Property Spain

Taylor Woodrow de Espana has joined forces with Fractional Ownership Consultancy (FOC) to provide fractional freehold ownership in 16 resorts across Spain. FOC will implement its fractional ownership system in two Taylor Woodrow developments situated around the Los Arqueros Golf Course, which is 10 minutes from Marbella.

Friday, 30 Jan 2009

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