Fractionals beg to differ from traditional timeshare


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In many property circles, timeshare is a dirty word.

At present, most shared ownership schemes are based on different concepts, hoping to avoid the negative connotations associated with timeshares.

In fractional projects, for example, buyers actually buy a share of an apartment or a villa, which they can resell; in timeshares consumers typically pay only to use a unit for a set period of time.

Most scandals that erupted around timeshares involved unscrupulous promoters who promised buyers they would be able to resell at a profit.

In 2008, the European Parliament passed legislation to regulate hard-sell marketers.

In Dubai, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency has started licensing timeshare agents, restricting their ability to sell shares in unfinished projects, as well as the number of times a unit can be sold.

"They have been very proactive," said Shafi Syed, the regional director of the timeshare company RCI. "This a region where the consumer is not affected by that negative publicity."

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War and the virus
What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

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