Booking.com Needless to say, with such contracts, the owners of the timeshare weeks have no say at all in the decor or services provided. In terms of ownership, they are the rightful owners of the property. Many people regard this type of ownership as an excellent way to avoid the hassle and much of the expense and complications involved in the buying process of an overseas property, let alone the maintenance, which is often handled as part of the Fractional Ownership deal.