Fractional Ownership is an investment approach whereby the cost of an asset is split between several individual shareholders rather just one sole owner. This is a concept that has previously been very popular with luxury cars, aircraft or boats, but in recent years has rapidly gained attention and traction in real estate, particularly holiday homes.

Although similar to a timeshare, Fractional Ownership offers better security and investment return as you’re purchasing a deeded share of a freehold property and are entitled to use the property for a defined period each year. The greater the share you purchase the longer period of time you will have throughout the year to use.

Although they are very similar concepts and both allow you to enjoy a property for certain periods throughout the year, there is one major difference between them.

A timeshare is simply purchasing the right to use a property for a given time frame, whereas Fractional Ownership is actually purchasing shares of a property.

Lifestyle. Fractional Ownership gives you the chance to own a portion of one or more properties in prime locations that might otherwise be outside your financial reach. With all the costs being shared you can enjoy a high-end luxury property without breaking the bank. You could have shares in a Caribbean Condo, a French Ski-Chalet, a Mountain Cabin… all for a fraction of the cost!

Low Maintenance Costs. As you share ownership, all maintenance costs are also shared, this could include HOA fees, repairs, gardening, utilities, management fees and other expenses or subscriptions.

Rental Income. The time period that you own is yours to use how you wish, you can use it, leave it empty, lend it to your friends/family, or rent it for extra income!

Capital Appreciation. Fractional Ownership gives you a deed/share to a property title. This means that the value of your share in the property could increase if the property market grows, giving you capital appreciation.

Finance. Fractional Ownership in Real Estate is still a relatively new concept and many traditional banks are not aware of it, and therefore do not offer finance (by way of mortgages & loans). This means the most straight forward option is to purchase shares outright in cash.

Repeated Vacations. As with any holiday home (whether owned fractionally or outright), you’re tied to enjoying the same property/location every year instead of perhaps going to a different destination for each holiday.

Slow Selling. As you’re not selling the entire property (just a fraction/share), the audience is more limited than usual and therefore it could take a long time to find a buyer looking to purchase your share.

Once you’ve chosen your ideal Fractional Ownership property and selected your preferred usage weeks, we’ll prepare a purchase agreement (or letter of intent) for you to review and sign. At this stage, a 20% deposit is placed into escrow to secure your interest in the property.

The remaining balance is typically due within 30 days of signing, during which time your Ownership Certificate is prepared and processed.

Upon full payment and completion of documentation, you’ll be officially registered as a Fractional Owner. The entire process is straightforward and usually completed within 30 days, unless otherwise agreed.

A 10-20% deposit is taken to secure your weeks with the balance usually paid within 30 days of signing.

All due-diligence and compliance has been performed by the developer during the process of placing the share certificates/properties into the trust – First National Trustee Company (FNTC).

You’re welcome to have legal review of the contract/agreement, but it is not required for the transaction.

Yes, you are able to rent your Fractional Ownership weeks through a third-party agency, website or portal.

You can also post your weeks on the owners portal for other owners to see.

Yes, you are able to sell, transfer, gift or will your Fractional Ownership at any time.

We’re happy to re-market your Fractional Ownership on your behalf, or you can use any agent/third-party website you prefer.

Owners often choose to change their Fractional Ownership to better reflect their needs, whether that’s to sell completely, or to trade-in for full ownership.

Once a buyer has been secured through Barbados Fractionals, we’ll prepare a purchase agreement (or letter of intent) for the buyer to review and sign. At this stage, 20% deposit is placed into escrow to confirm their commitment to the purchase.

The remaining balance is typically due within 30 days of signing, during which time your Ownership Certificate is updated and processed.

Upon receipt of the full payment and completion of all documentation, the buyer is officially registered as a Fractional Owner, and the sale proceeds are released to you, less our agreed commission. The entire process is straightforward and usually completed within 30 days, unless otherwise agreed.

All ownership/share certificates are held by First National Trustee Company (FNTC). This is a third-party trustee that acts as the protectorate of the ownership in order to guarantee your right of ownership and management of the properties.

The trustee also assists owners in voting to replace the management company if needed.

This structure continues independent of the developer.

Pets are allowed in Royal Westmoreland and its private homes but not the Fractional Ownership properties.

The Fractional Ownership properties are strictly non-smoking.

Yes, with exception to September as this is ‘maintenance month’.