LFG Fractional Ownership News Blog

The Fractional Summit USA event was held this fall in Miami. Experts on the “Ultimate Q&A” panel were asked to predict what lies ahead in the industry and they had some interesting responses, including:

• Short-term and finite ownership period products with a guaranteed exit strategy

• More on-resort technology to keep up with the modern consumer

• Increase in user-friendly environmental technology to appeal to green buyers

Visit FractionalSummitUSA.com to read the whole article.

The Registry Collection^® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program announced the addition of 14 newly affiliated resorts since the beginning of 2011. Under the RCI umbrella, The Registry Collection program offers members access to more than 180 world-class properties available for exchange or under development in approximately 35 countries.

“These new luxurious properties in sought-after destinations around the world are wonderful additions to our network and provide the high-quality amenities and first-rate services our members have come to expect from the resorts in The Registry Collection portfolio,” said Gregg Anderson, global vice president, The Registry Collection program. “The continued growth of our exchange network is a reflection of our dedication to provide our members with unique and unforgettable luxury vacation experiences and our clients with an unmatched level of service and support.” Read the rest of this entry »

The first fractional ownership project on the Mediterranean island of Malta was recently announced by Fractional Development Express. The project is a luxury two-bedroom apartment in the exclusive Tigné Point area. Owners will be able to enjoy the apartment for 4 weeks a year (two separate two week allocations, rotating through each year) for an investment of €58,000. To learn more visit FDExpress.co.uk.

Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy, has had a flurry of sales activity over the past few weeks with one Casale farmhouse purchased outright and ten residential interests purchased in their Private Residence Club and Hotel Villas offerings.

They are now introducing a new ownership opportunity within the hotel - The Bargagli Penthouse. This exquisite private residence, named after the noble Sienese family who once inhabited the castello, is the pinnacle of all Hotel Castello di Casole has to offer. The two-story, three-bedroom penthouse features reclaimed terra cotta and wood-beamed ceilings, an elegant dining room and kitchen overlooking the gardens and an expansive private terrace looking toward the charming hill town of Casole d’Elsa.

In addition to the restaurant, bar and world-class spa, Owners of the Bargagli Penthouse will enjoy a bevy of preferred services. Learn more at castellodicasole.com.

We recently featured the Ragatz Fractional Interest Conference in our newsletter. It will be held March 14-16 in San Francisco. Dr. Richard Ragatz, one of the world’s top experts in fractional real estate, is offering a free consultation to LFG newsletter subscribers that attend the conference. View the newsletter to learn more.

Our latest Spotlight newsletter featured three fractional properties:

• Villa Gabiano - June Lake (Mammoth), CA

• Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa - Kimberley, BC, Canada

• The Four Seasons Resort & Residence Club - Vail, CO

Click here to view the newsletter, or click on the property names above for more information.