If you have ever thought about purchasing a timeshare or holiday club membership you may have considered attending a sales presentation with one of the many large resorts in the market. However, before you do it is important to go armed with some very useful information, you will not hear about when […]
The partner of serial Timeshare fraudster John “Goldfinger” Palmer is facing trial in Spain this week, in a case which police say could hold the key to his murder. Christina Ketley and Richard Cashman are accused of selling non-existent timeshares on Palmer’s orders, whilst he was behind bars serving 8 years for […]
Police in Singapore have charged 3 men over their involvement in a timeshare termination scam. It is alleged that the 3 men defrauded 20 victims out of nearly £115,000 between 2012 and 2013. Investigators at the Commercial Affairs Department launched an enquiry into a company that was targeting timeshare owners, offering to […]
A couple from Ohio have launched a lawsuit against Wyndham Resorts, for allegedly violating the Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act. According to the complaint, the couple have suffered substantial financial losses, because the resort intentionally misrepresented the price, cost and, value of the timeshare. They say that Wyndham Resorts told them […]
Over the years, we have seen some laws passed in an attempt to provide timeshare owners recompense from the immoral practices of timeshare companies. We at Mercantile Claims have the pleasure of assisting thousands of clients and reclaim money for contracts that were mis-sold to them. It is extremely rewarding to be able to help […]
A timeshare travel company based in Cape Town, could face prosecution for multiple charges, including tricking customers into signing up for a membership.
Vacation Hub International, a membership based travel and lifestyle company, is being investigated by South Africa’s National Consumer Commission. The NCC is the primary regulator of consumer business in South […]
Holiday Inn Club Vacations adds historic resort to it’s portfolio.
Orange Lake Resorts, home to Holiday Inn Club Vacations, has announced it has acquired Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Nevada. The resort features 108 villas, four cottages, the 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs and Spa and, two onsite restaurants. The sale […]
Purchasing a timeshare is a huge financial decision, one which is often made following hours of hard selling from relentless timeshare sales agents. To make matters worse, a sales agent will not bother to take the time to explain the ins and outs of your timeshare agreement with you. A timeshare agreement […]
Westgate resorts has been hitting the headlines again recently with yet more unhappy timeshare owners speaking out. A new lawsuit against the timeshare giant claims the resort is selling timeshare units in dream locations, but when owners go to book there is nothing available.
Westgate resorts are well known for their high pressured […]
For many, a timeshare agreement can seem extremely daunting and impossible to navigate a way out of. However, understanding your rights fully could help you to put an end to your timeshare burden and, in this post, we will be explaining your legal rights in relation to the Withdrawal Period.
Purchasing a timeshare […]
You are able to pursue a claim yourself to the Financial Ombudsman Service without incurring a fee
