Perspective Magazine | Fractional Ownership, Leisure Property & Timeshare Business Magazine

Regaining Sales Momentum In The Affluent Market

As 2010 quickly approaches, most of us are hopeful, if not optimistic, that the recession and the worst of its consequences are behind us and that the target market, the affluent consumer, will be in a financial position that allows them to increase their spending. As you focus... [Read more...]

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World Travel Awards Highlight Host Resort And Region

Big Winners Include Fairmont, Marriott, American Airlines and Host Hacienda Tres Rios; Awards Help Traveling Public Find Best in Class Hacienda Tres Rios, an all-inclusive luxury resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, was the setting for the 2009 World Travel Awards’ North and... [Read more...]

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Eden Rock Owners Society Private Residence Club

Eden Rock is unlike any other resort on the French island of St Barths – often referred to as the St. Tropez of the Caribbean. Situated on a rock high above the ocean and surrounded by turquoise waters and white sand, Eden Rock – St Barths provides the ultimate in service... [Read more...]

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Time To Share Some Experience

With increased consumer interest and more and more exciting products coming on line, 2009 has been the year of the fractional. However, writes Sarah Lee, in developing the perfect product there’s much fractional developers can learn from timeshare. Many fractional developers... [Read more...]

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Daring To Dream: The “Give Me A Chance” Children’s Foundation

Delarey and Sandie Brugman of the Alluvia Winery and Guesthouse in Stellenbosch have built a name for themselves as award-winning wine producers. Now the couple, owners of this luxurious Cape wine country escape are making other people’s dreams come true through their community... [Read more...]

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What’s Next For Fractional Ownership? Going Green and Saving Green

By Lawrence Hefler Rising energy and maintenance costs. Increased environmental awareness. Concern over toxins in our indoor spaces. Fractional properties as part of the hospitality industry, by their very nature of transient guests, multiple owners, excess consumption, and housekeeping... [Read more...]

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The Zorgvliet Group – An Exclusive Interview with Mac Van Der Merwe

Mac Van Der Merwe, a 61-year-old South African, is the head of Zorgvliet Private Residence Club, a collection of five resorts in his country that he purchased in 2002. Matt McDaniel spoke with the affable developer in August to talk about his resorts and the upcoming World Cup... [Read more...]

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Halcyon Hills Resort, Samos, Greece

Managing Director of Barrasford & Bird Worldwide, Robin Barrasford recognised the potential of the overseas property industry over seven years ago. It was whilst purchasing his own property abroad that he began to realise that the UK and other worldwide investor property... [Read more...]

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Finding That Perfect Property… Effortlessly

Quintessentially Estates work alongside the most prestigious estate agencies worldwide and retain strong relations within all aspects of the property industry – Ensuring a wide selection of commercial and residential properties to fit all criteria and they now have a section... [Read more...]

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Machrihanish Dunes

Kintyre Development Company Offers Fractional Ownership Alongside Historic Scottish Links in the ‘Very Cradle of Celtic Scotland’ By Matt McDaniel A brand new shared ownership resort project is being built in Machrihanish, a small village on the tip of the Kintyre peninsula... [Read more...]

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Thailand’s Most Exciting Designer Development

Internationally acclaimed design, branding and marketing company yoo, together with one of Asia’s leading development groups Absolute are set to launch a new apartment complex that will provide buyers with both a beautiful home as well as a secured and guaranteed investment... [Read more...]

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Premier Developer Grupo Grand Coral Promises Secure Investments, Diverse Offerings & Ideal Location

Numerous Opportunities in Riviera Maya Attract Buyers and Developers from Across the Globe Mexico is one of Latin America’s fastest growing vacation destinations with tourism being the third largest revenue source for the country. The Yucatan Peninsula accounts for more than... [Read more...]

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VOASA Conference, South Africa

Deon Viljeon, Director of Operations, Southern Sun & Chairman of VOASA The Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) held its first conference in South Africa on 24th May and 26th May 2009. Once known as the Time Share Institute of South Africa (TISA), this... [Read more...]

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Fractional Summit 2009 Convention Review

Fractional real estate professionals were brought together on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April in London to attend the second annual Fractional Summit. The Summit was held at the prestigious Hilton Metropole and organised by Fractional Life with headline sponsorship from Registry... [Read more...]

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Fractionalizing Luxury Vacation Residences: A Profit Opportunity for Developers and Investors

By David M. Disick, Esq. The Overall Opportunity The current market provides a rare combination of circumstances that create a potential profit opportunity for developers and astute investors in today’s vacation home market. By reason of the current economic climate, developers... [Read more...]

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RESORT EQUITIES – Luxury Shared Ownership

Resort Equities was founded in 2004 and is the brainchild of Managing Partners, Kimball Small and Keith Cox. Kimball and Keith, along with the Resort Equities team, represent over 50 years of collaborative real estate development, business, resort and hospitality experience. “When... [Read more...]

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More Fractional Ownership Articles...

Fractional Finance Finders

The March Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Aids Developers by Helping Prospective Owners Locate Purchasing Power Within Their Existing Assets By Matt McDaniel Nico March likes to use a medical analogy to explain a new service he offers for prospective fractional interest purchasers:... [Read more...]

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Your Very Own Piece Of Provence

There are about 750,000 British and Irish people owning properties in France and the average time they use those properties is just 2 ½ weeks. Having bought their dream property, many hardly ever use it, yet spend an awful amount of time furnishing and maintaining it, then trying... [Read more...]

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Global Quarters: A Tour Of San Francisco’s Fractional Offerings

You may know is that there are six exceptional fractional ownership opportunities here, any of which you can call home. Forty eight attendees of the Annual Ragatz Conference had a closer look at these opportunities during two separate tours held by Global Quarters. One pre-conference... [Read more...]

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Ragatz Fractional Interest Conference Attracts Nearly 400 Attendees

By Marge Lennon When experts talk, wise people generally listen and pay careful attention to their advice … especially in today’s turbulent times. Imagine how you’d benefit from listening to over 60 experts from all phases of your industry as they gathered in one location... [Read more...]

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ARDA 2009: Things Aren’t So Bad, After All

Yes, the economy is bad. Yes, credit is hurting. But the shared-ownership industry is optimistic. By Matthew McDaniel. Given the current global economy and it’s effects on the credit market, a lot of timeshare industry professionals went to this year’s annual American Resort... [Read more...]

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South Africa – Alive With Possibilities

Group RCI (Africa) reports on the market in one of the world’s most spectacular holiday destinations and looks at the potential for the shared-vacation ownership industry. South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa. It leads the continent in industrial output. The country... [Read more...]

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Fractional Properties Spotlight: Taylor Woodrow de España

The Taylor Woodrow story started in 1921 when a young Frank Taylor, just sweet sixteen at the time, wanted to build two average family houses in Blackpool. He had to borrow £100 from his uncle Jack Woodrow but it turned out to be a wise move for both borrower and lender: their... [Read more...]

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Live Your Dream With Paris Residence Club

Ask almost any woman where her dream vacation is, and you will be amazed at the number who answer just one single word as a romantic expression sweeps across her face: ‘Paris.’ It seems as though the rest of the world agrees. According to the World Tourism Organization, in... [Read more...]

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Synchrony: A New Concept in Luxury Yacht Lifestyle

Synchrony, The Luxury Yacht Partnership, launched earlier this year offering a luxury yacht lifestyle program with year-round access to a fleet of premium yachts positioned in North America, Europe and the Caribbean. Similar to the shared ownership programs that have been embraced... [Read more...]

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Transformation Opportunities Ahead In Shared Ownership Industry Says World Class CEO

Michael J.Tolan is a 25-year Veteran to the Shared Ownership industry in Europe and the Middle East. As a Senior Consultant, he has pioneered and empowered projects in various countries including urban and resort properties in London, Malta, Cyprus, Greece and has pioneered and... [Read more...]

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Catching The Fractional Wave: A Legal Expert’s Perspective

Eric Gummers heads the hotel and leisure team at Howard Kennedy, international lawyers based in London. Eric is widely recognised as a leading legal expert in shared ownership and has established fractional and mixed use projects internationally including Brazil, Dubai, Morocco,... [Read more...]

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The Hideaways Club

In these challenging financial times when investment and deposit accounts are producing a very low return what do you do with your money? Fractional ownership is fast becoming acknowledged as the logical and financially astute way of investing in high-end luxury products while... [Read more...]

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Fractional Summit 2009 – In Association With Fractional Life

– Europe’s largest fractional property conference is back and extended to 2 days, 23 – 24 April 2009, London With over 250 fractional professionals expected from around the world, Fractional Summit 2009 is the leading industry event bringing together key decision makers... [Read more...]

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Monocle Yachts Let Owners “Live the Dream”

The high seas have long beckoned adventurous souls. For those who heed the call, water is the blood that runs through their veins. Over time, the boating experience has changed, as new technologies have developed. Today’s seafarers and captains can roam the seas in floating... [Read more...]

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Karma Royal Group – Exciting Times Ahead

Can you think of a better time to operate a Development Group with 16 Resorts, vibrant sales and marketing operations for both real estate and timeshare which is a debt free company. Perspective Magazine interviews John Spence chairman and owner of Karma Royal Group about his... [Read more...]

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Fractionals: A Breath Of Fresh Air For This Property Market?

By Fiona Klonarides A little bit of what you fancy does you good. As a new wave of property buyers discover the delights of shared ownership, industry experts predict fractionals will replace outright sales within five years. As sales keep rising in the States, could this be... [Read more...]

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Perspective’s A LIST – Edward Kinney

An exclusive live interview with Edward Kinney, vice president of corporate affairs for Marriott Vacation Club International on Marriott’s entry into timesharing – as well as his own. Interviewed by Matt McDaniel in Orlando, Florida in January 2009. Ed, thanks for taking... [Read more...]

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The Fractional Influence: Absolute’s Key Role In Fractional Ownership In Thailand

What are the experts saying about fractional ownership? Is this a new buzz word? Why has it suddenly got so popular? Has it been around for long? If you had £30,000 to £40,000 spare what luxury property can you buy as an investment as well as something to enhance your lifestyle,... [Read more...]

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Bombardier Flexjet Program Offers Fractional Ownership Of Learjet And Challenger Private Jets

By Kat Donnell Streaking through the sky at 530 miles per hour. Sleek. Sophisticated. On time. Learjet. Your Learjet. In a business climate where air travel is part of the game and destinations vary, time is important. From trusting your aircraft to making a timely landing to... [Read more...]

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Convention Review – The Voice Of Optimism In Challenging Times

Annual Vacation Ownership Investment Conference Covers the Do’s and Don’ts For Uncertain Economic Times By Matt McDaniel Given the recent economic horror that has descended upon the United States and rest of the world, the robust and eager attendance at the Vacation Ownership... [Read more...]

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What You Really Need To Know About Resort Development In 2009

by Lawrence Hefler Where is the resort development and shared ownership industry headed in 2009? One thing for certain is it will be at least as tumultuous as 2008. If there ever was an industry that has its year of dramatic change, this is it. Perhaps because after forty years... [Read more...]

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Flagstone Property Group Breaks Ground On Island Gardens

October 29, 2008 – Flagstone Property Group breaks ground on Island Gardens, Miami a $640 – million mixed-use waterfront destination that will comprise of luxury fractional residences with a fractional yachting club, shops, hotels, world-class dining and the only dedicated... [Read more...]

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It’s A Whole New Game – Changes In Shared Ownership Marketing Continue

By Georgi Bohrod Change. It’s the buzz. Whether it is political, financial or lifestyle trends, the 21st Century is alive with fresh ideas. For years, debates about timeshare marketing have juggled originality and practicality. Test-driving products with mini-vacations, strong... [Read more...]

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Financing For Fractionals: It Exists;How To Access It

By David Disick Introduction In the September “Perspective Magazine”, I summarized the fractional industry segment, its growth, the reasons for growth, and its sound performance in the current market climate. I noted the Basic Fractional Value Proposition (“BFVP”): “You... [Read more...]

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World’s Best Fly In For ATHOC Annual Conference

Timeshare Tourism heavy weights from around the globe descended on Denarau Island in Fiji for the Australian Timeshare Industry’s Annual Conference and Awards. The Progressing Together in the Pacific conference brought together more than 130 from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji,... [Read more...]

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Fractional Forum – New York – New York Yacht Club

The “First Fractional Forum – New York” was held at the historical New York Yacht Club on September 17, 2008. The event was co-sponsored by Flagstone Property Group and Domineum, a global solutions company. Flagstone’s Chairman and CEO, Mehmet Bayraktar and Domineum’s... [Read more...]

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An Industry Taking Shape

Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York, USA Over the past ten years the shared ownership industry has grown significantly. Research shows that fractional ownership sales in North America and the Caribbean reached approximately $2.00 billion in 2007, an increase of approximately... [Read more...]

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A Slice Of The High Life

Despite constant media reminders that we’re experiencing a credit crunch and a recession is on its way, statistics prove that one sector of the leisure real estate industry seems to be showing a healthy resilience to the economic downturn – and that is fractional ownership.... [Read more...]

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Homestead Preserve: Historic Luxury In The Heart Of Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains

Homestead Preserve, the resort residential community adjacent to The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, now offers Charter Home Club membership. Situated in Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains in the historic resort town of Hot Springs, Homestead Preserve is a unique, conservation-based... [Read more...]

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Annual Fractional Ownership Conference Gives Pointers To The Future Face Of Fractional Ownership

The 3rd Annual Fractional Ownership Conference has just been held in Cape Town, attended by over 130 key delegates from the vacation ownership sectors. Dirk Wilson, co-founder of fractionalownership.co.za and organiser of the conference, said he was pleased to see the optimism... [Read more...]

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Fractional Private Residence Clubs: The Beginning; Currently; The Future

David M. Disick Mr. Disick developed the first Private Residence Club (PRC) in America, the award winning Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride, Colorado. He has been referred to as “personally a brand” in this market segment and “the mastermind behind the award winning Franz... [Read more...]

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Finding The Right Affluent Buyers For Fractional Ownership

It is an uncertain economy. For many this is a challenge. For others, it’s an unchanged opportunity. There are affluent groups that are still growing and spending. How do you find these super affluent customers? Where are the people who buy what they want, when they want it?... [Read more...]

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Convention Review: Fractional Summit London

The first fractional ownership property conference was a huge success attracting over 120 delegates from the fractional industry from as far afield as USA and Australia. The event was held in the upmarket ANdAZ Hotel in the heart of the City of London on July 7th hosted by Piers... [Read more...]

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Introducing The Residences Island Gardens Miami

Located on a never-developed, 10- plus-acre portion of Watson Island in Biscayne Bay, Island Gardens will be conveniently located within minutes of South Beach, Downtown Miami, The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and have easy access to Miami International Airport.... [Read more...]

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Bermuda Beckons– The Reefs Club Offers A Rare Opportunity For Foreigners To Own Real Estate On The Small Island

Bermuda, an island known for its laid back, refined lifestyle and pink-sand beaches, is located 650 miles east off the coast of North Carolina. Flights from several East Coast cities reach the pristine shores of Bermuda in just two hours, a proximity that renders the island an... [Read more...]

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The Time Is Right For Fractional Developments… If You Know What You’re Doing

Despite what journalists are reporting, today’s vacation home real estate market has evolved into something great. Great not only for the well-todo yet savvy second-home buyer, but great for land owners as well. For two decades the fractional ownership industry has steadily... [Read more...]

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Residence Club Pioneer DCP International Revolutionizes Second Homeownership

Steve Dering, DCP Founder and Consultant to Developers Reflects on the Growing Industry Multitudes of luxury second homes rarely used by their owners are a common staple of most resort destinations. Every year, these homeowners spend tens of thousands of dollars on taxes, maintenance... [Read more...]

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Seasons Holidays: Success Built On Responding To Customer Needs In The 21st Century

The Seasons story started in the early 1990s as the Laugharne Park Partnership. In 1996 Knocktopher Abbey and Burn Park were purchased to form the multi-destination timeshare club, Seasons Holidays plc. The Seasons portfolio now includes eight owned or managed Seasons resorts... [Read more...]

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The Drive Of Your Life …Now A Reality

Many of us dream about owning supercars – but will never be able to afford the astronomical prices they achieve. Or maybe you simply can’t justify spending that amount of money on something that won’t make you a return on your investment. There is an alternative…Club... [Read more...]

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An Opportunity To Live In An Authentic Remnant Of Medieval Tuscany

Visionary architect and engineer Fulvio Di Rosa restored Borgo di Vagli, a 14th century hamlet near Cortona, Italy, to create a unique fractional-ownership community for those who wish to experience Tuscany at its most authentic. Di Rosa spent 10 years meticulously refurbishing... [Read more...]

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Our Perspective… Vacation Ownership Investment Conference Dubai

The Vacation Ownership Investment Conference 2008 welcomed more than 160 industry professionals to the Arabian Court, One & Only Royal Mirage on March 11-12 this year. They were all interested to learn more about this unique market and area and to help understand the concept... [Read more...]

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