Fractional Ownership News
Fractional Summit- Further details released
The Fractional Summit- Fractional Property Conference takes place Monday 7th July 2008 at the prestigious Andaz Hotel in the City of London and is shaping up to be the must-attend fractional business event of the summer.
Hot off the press- the schedule below provides an insight into what the Fractional Summit will offer attendees. Conference Programme
08:00 Registration
09:00 Welcome introduction.
Piers Brown, Fractional Life sets the scene for today with a look at the growth of fractionals and the challenges faced in today’s marketplace and beyond.
09:15 Fractionals 101
David Dissick, Elan Collection.
We are joined by a true innovator in the fractional industry. David starts the day with an overview of the growing fractional industry and various product definitions and explains the key differences between fractional, Destination and Private Residence Clubs. David also offers some insight into how he successfully launched Franz Klammer Lodge, the first PRC in the United States back in 1994 and how the US marketplace has evolved to date with predictions for the future.
09:45 Global and European Fractional Trends.
Peter Kempf – CEO, Managing Director Europe, DCP International
Defining the market, who are the buyers and what are they expecting? How are different fractional models perceived by consumers?
Dynamics of the UK and European markets.
A projection for fractional in the UK and Europe – is there true potential and how to actually achieve it? How can fractional developments be best positioned?
10:30 Property Exchange
Brett Archibald, Senior Vice President, EMEA, The Registry Collection®
Brett talks about the benefits of a luxury exchange network that helps developers sell more inventory and allows owners to exchange with other elite properties throughout destinations around the world.
11:15 Coffee
12:00 Panel Discussion: Fractionals – A Winning Formula for Developers and Investors?
Panel: Trevor Little, Editor, OPPMagazine; Simeon Singer, Managing Director, The Hideaways Club; Andrew Berry, Senior Consultant, Pepper Corporation;
Moderator: David Russell, Fractional Consultancy
How do the different fractional models differ and what is their appeal? What developments make good fractionals?
What factors determine the success or failure?
12:45 James Evans, MD of Classic Car Club talks about the growth of fractional car clubs and how his Company has lead the way in the fractional automotive world since originating the concept in 1995.
13:15 Lunch
14:30 The Buy-To-Let Hotel Room Concept.
Paul Smythe, Managing Director and Veranne Wilkinson, Legal Services Director, Citadel Trustees Limited. During the last few years the increase in sales of Hotel Rooms being sold on a buy to let basis has been phenomenal. Originally starting in the United States the concept spread to Europe in 2003 and this area of the leisure industry continues to show impressive growth.Buy-to-let Hotel Room schemes can be a SIPP compliant investment product as it is classed as a commercial property asset. Paul and Veranne explain more about the origins of the product, its growth within the UK, and suggest a trust structure that offers advantages to both promoter and investor.
15:00 Fractional branding and communications. Chris Evans, Creative Director, Creative Action
With more people becoming increasingly ‘cash-rich, but time-poor’ the importance and flexibility of lifestyle choices has never been more crucial. In the highly aspirational luxury market the challenge for your brand to stand out and be distinctive in this crowded marketplace is a very real one. Who are fractional consumers? What are their demographic traits, who do they listen to, how do they buy and how to sell to them. Chris will draw on his experience and give his view on how to communicate and market to the fractional buyer.
15:30 Legals – Essential for growth in the fractional marketplace
Eric Gummers, Partner Howard Kennedy
15:45 Coffee and “Ask The Experts” session
During coffee attendees will have the option to sit down for fractional advice at ‘expert tables’ including legal, tax, consultancy, sales and marketing.
16:30 A state of the nation address
Brad Lincoln, Managing Director, The Best Group
We end the day with an invitation to join the new Fractional and Shared Ownership trade association (FSOTA) briefly outlining the objectives and benefits of membership.
16:45 Closing remarks from your Chairman
Piers Brown
17:00 Drinks in the bar.
Home time ... whenever you like!
All speakers and subject matter may change without notice.
If you are at the forefront of the burgeoning fractional property sector in UK and Europe or want to meet those who are book now at www.fractionalsummit.com.
Limited places available.
For more information contact info@fractionallife.com or call
