The average Western calendar year has 52 weeks, as most of us know. However, in the world of timeshare, you may come across a peculiar phenomenon… a fifty-third week of the year: ‘Week 53’. The timeshare annual calendar always begins ...
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4 legal facts you never knew about timeshare companies
4 legal facts you never knew about timeshare companies 1. Until 1994, there was almost no regulation on the activities of timeshare companies It was only on the 26th October 1994 that the European Communities passed The European Directive 94/47/E ...
Why timeshare laws came into force
Why timeshare laws came into force Back in 1994, the world saw some groundbreaking changes in timeshare laws. The laws were introduced in order to protect the public from falling victim to the immoral and damaging timeshare companies, many ...
Unwanted timeshare agreements and the Spanish law
Unwanted timeshare agreements & the Spanish law Timeshare Law is a bit of a minefield, but now is a better time than any for those who are stuck in unwanted timeshare agreements. Recent changes to the laws surround timeshare agreements ...
5 useful tips from timeshare law experts
5 useful tips from timeshare law experts If you’re stuck in a timeshare agreement that you think may be in breach of timeshare law, it’s difficult to know how to identify the breaches and then pursue a compensation claim. The ...
What you need to know about timeshare law
Timeshare law is an historically complicated practice. In recent years, we have seen laws passed in an attempt to hand some power back to the victims of the immoral practices of timeshare companies. However, knowing about timeshare law in the ...
Are Timeshare Exchange Programs Worth It?
Many people love the flexibility that timeshare exchange programs offer. Along with having a home resort to depend on for a great holiday every year, the opportunity to explore further afield is very desirable. When it works, it’s great. It’s ...
What’s The Difference Between Timeshare And Fractional Ownership?
Many people view fractional ownership as a type of timeshare. In short, however, it is very different. Fractional ownership is more like what we see regularly these days in ‘property crowdfunding’, a successful industry wherein several people each own a ...
When Is Timeshare A Good Idea?
Because our business is to help people with their timeshare issues, most of our blog posts seem sometimes to focus on the bad side of the industry. However, there is another side to the story, the side with thousands of ...
Why Are Timeshare Resales So Cheap?
Buying a timeshare from the developer or resort is expensive, not just in terms of the initial outlay, which is usually in the £10,000s, but also the cost of annual maintenance fees. So, when it comes to selling it on, ...