SHARED EQUITY OWNERSHIP^SM

Shared Equity Ownership^SM is a phenomenon that is flourishing throughout the world, mostly with high-end luxury items like jets, yachts, and motor homes. Smart second home buyers in North America and Europe have embraced the concept with real properties. The market is actually growing... But what is Shared Equity Ownership^SM ?

Before we bring things up to date, let us look back at the history of the sector. Although there are many tales about the true pioneers of Shared Equity Ownership^SM, it is widely agreed that the fractional (Shared Equity Ownership^SM) property market began in America in the early 1990s, with groups of friends coming together to purchase ski and beach properties. By its very nature, a holiday property is something one uses only occasionally, so rather than leave their property unoccupied for much of the year, a group could purchase one between them, and split usage and the associated costs.

From these small coconuts grew the mighty palm that we now call Shared Equity Ownership^SM, a concept now so widely understood in the U.S. that we found that one-sixth of affluent households would consider investing in shared properties in the near future. Shared Equity Ownership^SM within the property sector is booming at present. Simply because so many people would like holiday homes, but don't want the hassle and expense of owning real estate they only use a few weeks at a time. However, they do want the value, equity, and other benefits associated with property ownership. This is where Shared Equity Ownership^SM comes in the form of real estate. Like timeshare, you are entitled to stay in a luxury condo or villa for an agreed period every year. But unlike timeshare, you own title to the property.