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Timeshare Regulations and Loopholes
On the 23rd February 2011 the Member State European Directive 2008/122/EC was implemented, replacing the now outdated directive of 1994. The new Directive meant that consumers had far greater protection against the fraudulent timeshare scams they had been...
The FCA takes responsibility for regulating claims management companies
The government have made a stand and said that as of April 1st the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will become the new regulator for Claims Management Companies (CMCs). A new era is underway regarding the regulation for CMCs and the FCA will be focusing on 3 main...
Everything You Weren’t Expecting – Timeshare
When you book your holiday online or at the travel agent your heart is generally filled with glee and pleasure at the prospect of your upcoming well-deserved break. You may have booked a holiday to Florida, the Mexican Rivera, Las Vegas or many other destinations all...
Timeshare contracts in the EU – Useful Information
Timeshare Advice would like to keep you up to date with all useful information regarding timeshare contracts around the world. Conventional/traditional timeshares and the various long-term holiday schemes that have emerged over the years can involve a substantial...
Timeshare Contracts’ Changes in Laws
The UK government is in consultation on new plans to outlaw new ‘leaseholds’ and to ban ‘ground rents. So, what has this got to do with Timeshares? When you consider the ‘Fixed weeks’ Timeshare model, the timeshares sold were a form of lease and by way of an example...
Illusory Timeshare Sales Strategies
Where you told the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when you purchased your timeshare? It’s highly probable that if you purchased your timeshare at the resort, the sales representatives may have used deceptive timeshare sales tactics on you. Promises,...
Anfi Contracts Have Changed To Comply With Timeshare Laws
These days it seems the timeshare industry is always in the news for one reason or another, so it comes as no surprise that many legal cases raised against Anfi contracts have made the headlines. Due to a substantial number of Anfi’s contracts being deemed null and...
Common Questions About Spanish Timeshare Law
One of the most popular timeshare destinations in Europe is Spain, including the Canary Islands. Knowing this, it makes sense that a lot of timeshare legal cases happen in Spain. Here at Timeshare Advice, we are extremely knowledgeable about Spanish timeshare law. We...
What Is Timeshare Release?
Many people own timeshare and unfortunately, so many of them are unhappy with it. It is possible that there are more unhappy timeshare owners than happy owners. Here at Timeshare Advice we have have heard that many unhappy timeshare owners just plod along with their...
What You Need To Know About Inheriting Timeshare
There are a lot of people who have timeshare contracts that either have no end date or the contract only possibly finishing after they die. Some people are seeking legal representation to get their contracts annulled to make sure that it does not get passed on to...
Timeshare Owners In The Caribbean Are Now Protected With New Law
The Caribbean set new precedence when the Philipsburg parliament approved the new Caribbean Timeshare Law. The new laws surrounding timeshare now offer protection for timeshare owners, offering safety and relief for any timeshare consumers that have been affected by...
What To Do When You Are Being Hounded On Holiday
Here at Timeshare Advice we have been notified of reports about people having to deal with timeshare companies cold-calling them, as well as other general timeshare harassment while they are away on holiday. It’s not just current timeshare owners that are having to...