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9 pros and cons of fractional homeownership

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September 17, 2024

As many investments do, fractional homeownership comes with its pros and cons. It's important to consider both when taking the plunge, let's dive into the detail below.

If you're here, the chances are you are at the beginning of your co-ownership journey and curious to unveil any lesser-known details about buying shares in a Collection of homes. Whether or not it is worth investing in a holiday home depends on your unique circumstances, but here are some of the pros and cons of fractional homeownership to get you started:

Pros of Fractional Ownership

The freedom to explore Europe and become a local in the most sought-after destinations as you take a break from everyday life in a beautiful home, ready for your arrival. There are endless benefits to fractional ownership with August, here are the top five pros.

1. Cost Sharing: Fractional ownership allows individuals to share the costs of owning a property, making it more affordable and manageable. By splitting expenses such as purchase price, maintenance fees, property taxes, and insurance among multiple owners, the financial burden is significantly reduced.

2. Variety and Flexibility: With fractional ownership, co-owners have the opportunity to enjoy multiple properties in different locations like the south of France, Tuscany, Spain and many more popular destinations for families. This offers a greater variety of vacation experiences, allowing individuals to explore diverse destinations without committing to a single location.

3. Enhanced Utilisation: Fractional ownership optimises the utilisation of a property. Instead of a vacation home sitting vacant for most of the year, each co-owner can enjoy their allotted time, typically based on a rotating schedule. This maximises the value derived from the property and reduces wasted resources.

Apartment renovated by August in Rome, part of Pied à Terre Collection

4. Shared Maintenance Responsibilities: Maintenance tasks and costs are shared among the co-owners. This eliminates the need for an individual owner to bear the full responsibility and expense of property upkeep. A collective approach ensures that the property remains well-maintained and in good condition for everyone's enjoyment.

5. Community and Networking: Fractional ownership fosters a sense of community among co-owners who share a common interest in vacationing and travel. It provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange experiences, and potentially form long-lasting friendships. Shared ownership can also offer networking opportunities and access to a larger social circle.

Cons of Fractional Ownership

Framed as cons but these are rather factors that you should take into consideration before taking the leap. They may make or break a second home for some but usually, there is a solution to ensure a sound experience for Homeowners.

1. Limited Usage: Each co-owner does not have 100% occupancy in their home. This can be a disadvantage for individuals who desire more flexibility in their vacation schedules or those who wish to spend more time in a specific location.

2. Potential Scheduling Conflicts: Coordinating schedules among multiple owners can be challenging means you may not always get your first choice of stay. The equitable and sophisticated booking system is designed to avoid this so homeowners can often get the weeks they desire and often many more than this. 

Stone heritage building in Rome
Pete Helme Photography

3. Design is fixed: As co-owners, decisions regarding the property's aesthetic and interior design may not be to everyone's exact taste. Managed centrally by experts, this will always be a tasteful and stylish execution but individual tastes may vary.  

4. No leaving your personal belongings: As this isn't solely your home you can't have your own artefacts in the properties. No photos of the family dog, unfortunately! That said, in homes where skiing is an activity, such as in our Chamonix villas in the French Alps, for example, there can be an option to store sports items so that you needn't take them back and forth on every visit if you are returning multiple times through the season. Always check with your August account manager beforehand.

It's important for prospective buyers to thoroughly evaluate their personal preferences, lifestyle, and financial considerations before opting for fractional ownership. Understanding the pros and cons will enable individuals to make an informed decision that aligns with their needs and preferences. To learn more get in touch with us for a no obligation discussion with our expert Advisory team.

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