Comments on: The Fractional Group takes FOC’s Fractional Expertise to New Heights http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/2009/news-comment/the-fractional-group-takes-foc%e2%80%99s-fractional-expertise-to-new-heights/ Your Complete, Independent Guide to Foreign Property and Buying Abroad Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:59:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Peter http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/2009/news-comment/the-fractional-group-takes-foc%e2%80%99s-fractional-expertise-to-new-heights/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 Peter Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:08:38 +0000 http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/?p=358#comment-1514 Great readership - I must say! Great readership – I must say!

]]> By: P. Eim http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/2009/news-comment/the-fractional-group-takes-foc%e2%80%99s-fractional-expertise-to-new-heights/comment-page-1/#comment-1080 P. Eim Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:26:00 +0000 http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/?p=358#comment-1080 We're looking at buying one or more Fractionals. Ideally 1/8th or 1/4th. Could anyone tell me what the best useage selection system it? There are many differences, between fixed weeks, 2 weeks in High, and 2 in Low. Some even offer 'as much as you like' (subject to availability) ... whatever that means We’re looking at buying one or more Fractionals. Ideally 1/8th or 1/4th. Could anyone tell me what the best useage selection system it? There are many differences, between fixed weeks, 2 weeks in High, and 2 in Low. Some even offer ‘as much as you like’ (subject to availability) … whatever that means

]]> By: FractionalFan http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/2009/news-comment/the-fractional-group-takes-foc%e2%80%99s-fractional-expertise-to-new-heights/comment-page-1/#comment-955 FractionalFan Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:21:28 +0000 http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/?p=358#comment-955 What a sadly uninformed and one sided view. It's true that some developers are demanding over the odds for their fractions (which in its true form is NOT timeshare)and some a re-packaging timeshare as fractional. Rule of thumb, check that you are actually getting a piece of the real estate on an established reputable resort, do some digging about how it is all structured AND how easy resales are, AND get a valuation on a similar unfurnished property in the area. If all of the fractional sales prices add up to more than 25-30% more then buyer beware. You do pay a premium on a fraction but remember you are getting a fully furnished and equipped property. I bought a quarter share in Portugal 2 years ago and couldn't be happier with my decision. One of my co-owners has just sold their quarter share for a profit so that debunks another falsehood! SO bear in mind the key points above and you'll be OK. What a sadly uninformed and one sided view. It’s true that some developers are demanding over the odds for their fractions (which in its true form is NOT timeshare)and some a re-packaging timeshare as fractional. Rule of thumb, check that you are actually getting a piece of the real estate on an established reputable resort, do some digging about how it is all structured AND how easy resales are, AND get a valuation on a similar unfurnished property in the area.

If all of the fractional sales prices add up to more than 25-30% more then buyer beware. You do pay a premium on a fraction but remember you are getting a fully furnished and equipped property. I bought a quarter share in Portugal 2 years ago and couldn’t be happier with my decision. One of my co-owners has just sold their quarter share for a profit so that debunks another falsehood! SO bear in mind the key points above and you’ll be OK.

]]> By: Noplaceinthesun http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/2009/news-comment/the-fractional-group-takes-foc%e2%80%99s-fractional-expertise-to-new-heights/comment-page-1/#comment-946 Noplaceinthesun Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:53:29 +0000 http://www.buyingforeignproperty.com/?p=358#comment-946 Fractional ownership is another way of saying "timeshare." Typically, buyers pay far too much for a fraction of a shared property, and then over-pay for common costs. The only winners in FO/TS are the sellers. this is not investment, it's expensive and unwise. If you want to buy a timeshare, the best way is to get a group together and buy a property betwen you, then raffle the best weeks each year among yourselves. It will cost you half the price, and the common costs will be a fraction of what they would be in a timeshare. See http://www.noplaceinthesun.com for an alternative view Fractional ownership is another way of saying “timeshare.” Typically, buyers pay far too much for a fraction of a shared property, and then over-pay for common costs. The only winners in FO/TS are the sellers. this is not investment, it’s expensive and unwise.
If you want to buy a timeshare, the best way is to get a group together and buy a property betwen you, then raffle the best weeks each year among yourselves. It will cost you half the price, and the common costs will be a fraction of what they would be in a timeshare.
See http://www.noplaceinthesun.com for an alternative view

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