Dealing with a perpetuity timeshare contract or in other words, a timeshare contract that has no end date can be one of the most challenging timeshares to relinquish and one of the worst timeshare situations to be embedded in. Like every person, we all enjoy the luxury of going away on holiday but not having …
Brexit can be a confusing and worrying topic of discussion for many people. It’s been two years since the first referendum, and we seem to be going nowhere; MPs won’t agree on anything, it’s had a significant impact on the younger generation and social media polls, and Remain campaigners have never been so vocal. With …
So, you want to cancel your timeshare contract? You’re not alone in choosing that path – in fact, in 2016 it was reported that timeshares were being cancelled at a rate of 6 every single day, and the number has only increased since then. There are a multitude of reasons why so many people are …
Timeshare, as a concept, started out as a good one. Timeshare gave way for individuals and families to go to a location they loved to unwind and relax without worrying about pre-booking, vacancies or whether they were going to enjoy the resort they’d chosen for their holidays. For some people, timeshare still remains a good …
Timeshare has gained a progressively negative reputation in recent years and much of this is to do with the disjunction between what is originally promised to the buyer and the reality they actually face once they have ‘signed on the dotted line’. Getting into timeshare ownership is incredibly easy. There is often a very sales …
Who are the FCA? As of April 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken over regulation from the Claims Management Regulator (CMR). The FCA are essentially there to ensure that individuals and businesses get a fair deal when trading and if any claims arise. They say that “Financial markets need to be honest, fair …
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With so many people desperate to be free from their timeshare contracts for numerous reasons, the industry is filled with companies out there who can help. Unfortunately, while there are qualified, expert solicitors who can legally help their clients, the timeshare industry is also rife with fake timeshare lawyers, who despite their self-given title, are …
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Why are timeshare scams on the rise? The complex nature of Timeshare Contracts often means they are incredibly difficult to get out of. With yearly rising maintenance fees and other factors that can concern owners such as ill health, inability to travel or a change in life circumstances coming into play, a timeshare owner who …
If, like many other people in your position, your timeshare is beginning to feel less like a luxury and more like a financial burden, then it may be time to start looking for professional help (from specialist SRA regulated solicitors) to say goodbye to your unwanted timeshare. Here at Athena Law, we pride ourselves on …
How do unregulated timeshare firms operate? Working in timeshare law, we are unfortunately accustomed to how unregulated companies are operating in the industry. We typically see companies that are being run by unregulated, uninsured directors who charge extortionate fees for their services. Often, these ‘timeshare law’ companies are run by successful ex-timeshare salesmen, but the …
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I offer a free, initial consultation to go over the details of your particular circumstances and advise you on whether your timeshare is capable of being terminated and if you have an entitlement to financial compensation.
