Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 12:46

Over two-thirds (69 per cent) of Fractional Life users plan on buying their fractional product within six months, according to research from the company.

A poll of users revealed that 36 per cent of potential fractional property purchasers believe location is the most important factor, with 28 per cent claiming price was more vital.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 08:08

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. Hapimag, the oldest timeshare provider in Europe and long-standing member of the Resort Development Organisation, is offering such people a more flexible approach to fractional ownership, the news provider states.

Friday, January 30, 2009 - 21:40

Condo hotels - also known as condotels and apartotels, a form of vacation home, are spreading across the US and baby boomers looking for a holiday home are considering getting involved in the trend, it is said. Writing for isnare.com, president of Condo Hotel Center Joel Greene states that condo hotels are usually found in resorts run by notable hotel chains, such as Ritz-Carlton and Trump International, among others.

Friday, January 9, 2009 - 18:25

Timeshare resorts and fractional ownership are being increasingly thought of in a positive way, one commentator states.

"Gone are the days when reports and views on timeshare ownership were negative" says Mark Silverman in an article for the Examiner.

Friday, January 2, 2009 - 17:20

The growth and diversification of fractional products will continue in 2009, one commentator predicts.

Although the economic downturn will have some impact, fractional ownership will continue to grow, says Mark Silverman in an article for the Examiner.