High Running Costs? Sell Shares and Reimagine Your Home
Do you own a property in a desirable city, mountain, or beach location? Co-Ownership Property now offers a unique opportunity to unlock the equity in your home, retain ownership, and see your property transformed with a professional interior redesign and furniture upgrade—all at no upfront cost to you.
This innovative approach allows you to sell shares in your property while continuing to enjoy it. It’s an intelligent way to generate capital, reduce ownership costs, and enhance your home’s value for the future.
Is This a Solution For You?
This model is designed for homeowners in a variety of situations. See if any of these scenarios resonate with you:
Struggling with Debts? Are you facing financial pressure or debts but want to avoid selling a property you love? Selling shares can provide a significant cash injection to clear debts while allowing you to keep a stake in your home and continue enjoying it for part of the year.
Rising Running Costs? Are the increasing costs of maintenance, taxes, and utilities becoming a burden? By bringing in co-owners, you share these expenses, making ownership more affordable and sustainable.
Underused Property? Is your property sitting empty for several months a year? This model allows you to cash in on the value of the time you’re not using it, turning an underutilized asset into a source of income.
How It Works: A Simple Path to Co-Ownership
Our process is designed to be transparent and straightforward. We partner with you to convert your property into a co-owned asset, managed professionally for a select group of owners.
Initial Assessment We begin with a no-obligation assessment of your property to ensure it aligns with our portfolio of city, mountain, or beach locations.
Company Formation We establish a limited liability company (LLC) specifically for your property, dividing the ownership into eight equal shares. This structure provides legal clarity and ensures all co-owners hold the same rights.
Selling the Shares You decide how many shares to sell. We then market these shares to our network of qualified buyers. You receive the proceeds from the sale, and the property gains a small group of co-owners who share in its upkeep and enjoyment.
Flexible Ownership As a co-owner, you retain the right to use the property. You are also free to sell your remaining share(s) on the open market at any time, giving you complete flexibility.
Minimum Property Requirements
To ensure a high-quality experience for all co-owners, we have specific requirements for the properties we consider:
Bedrooms: A minimum of three double bedrooms. In some major cities, we will consider properties with two double bedrooms.
Storage: The property must have independent storage, such as a dedicated storage room or a closed garage.
Location: All properties must be situated in a prime area within their respective city, mountain, or beach destination.
Beach Properties: For beach locations, a pool (either private or communal) is essential.
The Transformation: A Professional Redesign
A key part of our model is elevating your property to its full potential. Once the co-ownership structure is in place, we manage and fund a complete interior redesign and furniture upgrade. You have long expressed an interest in properties with bright, spacious layouts and refined, fresh designs, and our vision reflects this.
Interior Redesign We work with professional designers to create a modern, stylish, and comfortable living space. This can include cosmetic updates like painting and new flooring, as well as more significant refurbishments like installing a new kitchen or bathroom, which can increase the property’s market value. Structural changes require permission but are often part of the plan to enhance the home.
Furniture Upgrade We replace old furniture with new, high-quality pieces that complement the redesigned interior. The goal is to create a turnkey, luxury experience for all co-owners.
Ideal Locations We’re Looking For
We are actively seeking properties in prime city, mountain, and beach destinations across Europe. Your own experience with French ski properties and coastal living in Meschers-sur-Gironde demonstrates the appeal of these locations.
Here are some of the sought-after locations we are targeting:
| Location Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Vibrant Cities | Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona |
| Mountain Retreats | The Alps (France, Austria & Switzerland) |
| Beach Escapes | Spanish Coasts (Mallorca, Ibiza, Costa Blanca), South of France, Portugal |
Case Study: Preserving a Roman Legacy Through Smart Co-Ownership
Client: Alex, a London-based professional.
Location: Central Rome, Italy.
Property: A 3-bedroom family apartment.
The Challenge: Honoring Heritage vs. Financial Reality
Alex, who works in London, recently inherited a beautiful 3-bedroom apartment in the heart of Rome. The property was more than just real estate; it was a treasured piece of his Italian heritage, having been in his mother’s family for three generations.
While immensely proud to inherit it, Alex faced a significant challenge. The running costs, including maintenance and Italian property taxes, were substantial. The financial strain made keeping the apartment seem impractical, yet the thought of selling a home so deeply connected to his family history was heartbreaking. He was caught between honoring his ancestors and making a sound financial decision.
The Solution: A Partnership with Co-Ownership Property
Alex needed a solution that would provide financial relief without forcing him to sever ties with his family home. He approached us to explore the co-ownership model.
Our team got to work, structuring a solution tailored to his needs:
Creating a Legal Framework: We established a dedicated shell company to hold the property’s deed. This streamlined the ownership process and provided a clear, secure legal structure.
Structuring the Shares: The company’s ownership was divided into eight shares, representing 100% of the property.
Unlocking Equity: We managed the sale of four of the eight shares (50% of the property) to a small group of vetted co-owners.
The Outcome: Cash, Peace of Mind, and a Reimagined Home
The results provided Alex with the perfect balance he was looking for. Upon the sale of the shares, he immediately received 50% of the property’s current market value in cash. This infusion of capital eliminated the financial pressure he was facing.
Today, Alex retains half of his family property, with his share of the running costs now significantly reduced. He can still enjoy his ancestors’ home for part of the year, but now it comes with brand-new furniture and a professional interior redesign, all handled by our team.
He has the peace of mind knowing that his family’s legacy in Rome is secure. In the future, he has the flexibility to sell his remaining shares if his needs change, but for now, he can simply enjoy his stunning Roman home without the financial burden.
Ready to own that dream property?
If you are interested in unlocking the value of your property and exploring the benefits of co-ownership, contact us to begin the conversation. We can provide a complimentary valuation and explain how our model can work for you.
