Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Owner Invest?

Owner Invest locates and secures the very best international buy to let opportunities. With our extensive contacts and relationships we are able to offer opportunities that are unavailable to the open market. We are also developers or development partners and many of our opportunities are completely exclusive to us and our personally appointed agents.

Our hotel investment model

What does Condo or Apart-hotel mean?

Condo or Apart hotels are a proven real estate investment in the USA. It allows people to purchase real estate without the “hassle” of caring for it. The business model we have adopted enables you to purchase a high quality apartment or suite and then hire a professional branded hotel management company to rent, refurbish and generally manage and look after it for you! As an investor you do not pay any ongoing fees such as electricity, community taxes, water bills etc. This comes out of the income earned by the Management team.

Is it a form of timeshare?

No, you are buying the freehold or leasehold. Timeshare only offers the investor the right to use a property for an agreed time period that you specifically purchase. With Owner Invest Apart-hotels you own the apartment or suite and can decide when and if you want to use it. After the initial contract with the Management company has finished you can even move into it if you choose.

Can I get a mortgage?

Yes, we have in most cases pre-approved mortgages already in place and subject to status can offer up to 90% mortgages. We can also offer 70% non status mortgages on selected buy to let investments. Many of the products we market will also have other incentives attached such as significant cash back agreements from Developers upon completion.

How do I know it will be rented out?

Every buy to let investment we offer is fully vetted and is only approved if the location of the property is: a) In an established tourist destination with a proven track record in tourism or b) It is in a location with high demand for hotel rooms or short stay accomodation. We also take a great deal of care with choosing the right management partners to ensure that solid distribution channels are in place to market the property sufficiently and maximise returns.

What does “pooled” income mean?

Investors earn returns from the peformance of the whole of the resort, not just their own rooms. This significantly reduces the risk and ensures that they receive the maximum return possible on their investment.

What happens if I use my buy to let apartment?

All of our buy to let investments offer a degree of free personal use to the investor. However, the more you use the apartment the lower the return..

How can I invest via my SIPP?

SIPP investment is available individually or via our Syndicate SIPP schemes, however please note that no personal use is permitted should you choose this option.

Can I sell my apartment anytime?

Absolutely. However, if you sell before the end of the hotel management contract the new purchaser must honour the remaining length of the contract.

Can I move into the apartment?

Yes, after the end of your buy to let hotel management contract you can actually move into the apartment or suite.

Is my investment guaranteed?

Your investment is guaranteed by the freehold property whose title deed is in your name. If the investment is on a lease basis you are guaranteed the term of the lease.

Is my income guaranteed?

The income is not guaranteed and is reliant upon the hotel management company's ability to market and manage the apartment on your behalf.

What happens if property values go down?

As in all property investment vehicles the value can go up as well as down and we recommend our property investment deals to only be considered with middle to long term view.

What are my tax liabilities?

You are responsible for all taxes both in the United Kingdom and the location of the property. We recommend you seek independent tax advice by a qualified specialist.

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