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Timeshare claims still forging ahead despite confusion over Spanish Supreme Court announcement

Spanish timeshare claims forging ahead despite confusion over Supreme Court decision

Industry experts are clarifying confusion after a timeshare lobby group issued a press release implying...

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Most timeshare owners have now paid their 2026 annual fees. But how is the summer holiday availability looking?

Most timeshare owners have paid 2026 maintenance fees, but is summer availability any better?

It’s that time of year. The festivities are over, and you’ve probably already paid your...

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Why are major finance houses no longer working with European timeshare companies?

Why finance companies stopped funding European timeshares: Spanish law, lender claims and the Barclays Partner Finance/Azure case

Timeshare revenues plummet as finance houses turn their backs Industry in crisis Many timeshare companies...

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Timeshare availability vs regular holiday availability

Timeshare exchange availability vs regular holiday availability: RCI compared with Booking.com

Exchange promises We hear plenty of complaints from timeshare owners about poor exchange availability. So...

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How to prepare yourself before attending a timeshare presentation

How to prepare for a timeshare presentation and avoid sales pressure tactics

  Timeshare sales are making a small comeback in parts of Europe. If you’re offered...

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Marriott timeshare claimant dies while waiting for justice

Death of a Marriott client while waiting for a claim raises questions about the timeshare...

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Hilton timeshare complaints: couple describing £50,000 mis-selling, points availability problems and a Barclays Partner Finance loan after being called a clown by a Hilton executive in an email

Hilton timeshare mis-selling complaint: “It cost us £50,000 — then they called me a clown”

World’s third largest timeshare company accused of deception and customer abuse ‘Bonus’ weekend stay Greenwich...

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Former Marriott Marbella Beach Resort timeshare owner in Wales receives €78,000 compensation payout for illegal contract claim

Former Marriott timeshare owner receives €78,000 compensation payout for illegal contract

Former Marriott timeshare owner receives €78,000 payout as more members pursue compensation for illegal contracts...

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Calendar marked with 3 January 2030 highlighting the Spanish timeshare claims deadline under Law 4/2012 sunset clause

Spanish timeshare claims deadline creates urgency to file before the 2030 cut-off

Spain’s Law 4/2012 has been updated to add a controversial “sunset clause”, placing a clear...

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CLC World are selling timeshare again!

More than four years after closing their sales department, CLC World appear to have started...

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Unwelcome timeshare maintenance fee demand? Make it your last with UK exit options

Timeshare maintenance fee demands often land in December. If you’re staring at another bill, you’re...

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European Consumer Claims CEO Greg Wilson 2024 review and looking ahead to 2025 plans

European Consumer Claims CEO Greg Wilson reviews 2024 and looks ahead to 2025 plans

2024: What a year A lot has happened in 2024 – globally, in the UK,...

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Clarification on the November 2024 Diamond Resorts appeal under the September 2023 ECJ ruling on timeshare jurisdiction and applicable law in Spain

Clarification on the November 2024 Diamond Resorts appeal under the September 2023 ECJ ruling

Diamond Resorts Europe’s efforts to use a controversial European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision to...

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UK courts are punishing holiday parks: the most common reasons for legal action in the UK

Following recent media scrutiny of poor practice in some UK holiday park and caravan park...

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Timeshare ownership and security clearance denial in the US: the financial risks

Security clearance specialist Sean Bigley highlights an often-overlooked link between timeshare ownership, financial issues and...

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Holiday park caravan mis-selling victims with European Consumer Claims consumer expert Greg Wilson offering help in the UK

Holiday park caravan mis-selling victims speak out as European Consumer Claims steps in to help

Victims of alleged UK holiday park sales mis-selling share their stories with the media £180,000...

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Leading consumer claims firm ECC targets rogue holiday park sales operations

European Consumer Claims (ECC) expands into holiday park mis-selling claims Claims firm pedigree Based in...

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Doncaster couple win €220,000 Marriott Marbella timeshare compensation in European Consumer Claims case against Marriott Vacation Club Spain

ECC says Doncaster couple’s £220k Marriott Marbella timeshare compensation win is “tip of the iceberg”

Timeshare owners land record compensation award over Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort contract Marriott's Vacation Club...

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European timeshare companies under scrutiny over latest attempts to avoid their obligations

Explaining the latest tactics used by timeshare companies to sidestep or delay paying compensation In...

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Marriott’s Marbella Beach Resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol, highlighting 2024 timeshare maintenance fee hike four times UK inflation

Marriott’s Marbella under fire over 2024 timeshare maintenance fee hike “four times UK inflation”

Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort accused of piling extra pressure on British timeshare owners with ‘disproportionate’...

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Why you should steer clear of firms offering no-win-no-fee timeshare claims

Why you should steer clear of no win no fee timeshare claims firms and scams

No-win-no-fee (NWNF) can sound like a tempting way to start a timeshare compensation claim. But...

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New ECC smartphone app heralds the future of timeshare claims

Reliable and trustworthy timeshare claim help, in the palm of your hand ECC background European...

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Why timeshare companies make it so difficult for members to leave

Timeshare memberships are sold convincingly as solving all the prospect's holiday needs. So why do...

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Concern over Marriott Vacation Club’s timeshare compensation exposure in Spain for illegal contracts

Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI) faces questions over tens of thousands of potentially non-compliant timeshare...

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Video testimonial: Welsh couple win €240,000 Marriott timeshare compensation in Spain

Marriott Vacation Club hand over nearly a quarter of a million euros to the court...

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RDO accused of political lobbying to amend Spain’s timeshare consumer protection laws

Allegations of timeshare-funded RDO lobbying: a spending drive aimed at persuading Spanish politicians to weaken...

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Crafty Club La Costa scheme to displace fractional owners

CLC world fractional owners are being forced to give up their fractional properties in exchange...

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Brit tourist disappearance another blow for declining appeal of Tenerife

Lost on the way home 19-year-old Jay Slater was heading back after a night out...

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The 3 highest CEO wages bankrolled by timeshare members in 2023

Timeshare CEOs 'obscene' wages questioned as timeshare costs soar in 2024. Timeshare is almost universally...

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Low Seasons Holidays? Seasons Holidays PLC complaints and timeshare dispute guide

Accusations of unfair — and sometimes unlawful — conduct in the timeshare industry are nothing...

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Legally trained Hammersmith clergyman shares European Consumer Claims experience with ECC

Fifteen years ago, Pentecostal clergyman Matthew Omokwe and his wife bought a timeshare membership with...

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ACC’s US expansion gathers momentum with Fort Lauderdale office opening for American Consumer Claims

ECC/ACC strengthens its US presence with a second office Business expansion European Consumer Claims (ECC)...

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How and why Spanish timeshare companies were able to openly disobey the law for decades

When Spain enacted laws 25 years ago to protect consumers from high-pressure timeshare operations, the...

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Podcast exposing timeshare criminal history launches as a 15‑episode series on major platforms

Premium 15-episode podcast series on the timeshare story launches across all major platforms The story...

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Hyper-violent CJNG cartel ‘making more money from Mexican timeshare resale fraud than drugs’

A decade-long US government investigation says thousands of mainly older Americans have been defrauded in...

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Why is timeshare so expensive?

Why Are Timeshares So Expensive? Timeshare Costs, Maintenance Fees and Charges Explained

We break down timeshare costs so you can see where your money really goes —...

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Timeshare economics explained by an economist: does buying a timeshare make financial sense?

An economist’s first-hand take after attending a timeshare sales presentation in South Carolina offers a...

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Why timeshare exchanges fail to deliver: fees, availability problems and RCI complaints

In the early days, timeshare was typically sold as “fixed weeks”: you returned to the...

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Leading US real estate broker Darren Kittleson releases warning video about Mexican timeshare resale scams

Mexican timeshare resale scam: Darren Kittleson’s warning after a $24,000 wire transfer loss

Wisconsin native Darren Kittleson has been a leading figure in the US real estate industry...

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After 50 years, is RCI timeshare exchange still worth it in today’s travel market?

As RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange network, marks its 50th anniversary, industry commentators are...

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Canary Islands timeshare giant Anfi Del Mar under criminal investigation

What’s really been happening behind the scenes at Canary Islands timeshare giant Anfi Del Mar...

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TAC reminder: clocks go forward this weekend as British Summer Time starts at 1am

Daylight saving and British Summer Time (BST) Every year since 1916, Britain (along with many...

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Happy Happy Easter if you're celebrating. Happy Sunday if you're not

Whether you are Christian or not, or even religious at all, Easter can be a...

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“Too good to be true,” says $24,000 timeshare resale scam victim

Thorough checks and due diligence not enough to protect seasoned real estate guru from losing...

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Express newspaper highlights widespread timeshare scam and harassment problems

Crusader report in the Express newspaper exposes 25 year Club la Costa horror story Daily Express article...

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Club la Costa members reeling as resorts close permanently

Club La Costa loses a large chunk of inventory, blaming changes to Turkish tourism laws...

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European Consumer Claims and Timeshare Advice Centre. The story so far…

As we launch into 2024, we decided to skip our traditional annual review of the...

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Fresh wave of positive UK media coverage for Timeshare Advice Centre and European Consumer Claims

UK media backs TAC and ECC’s campaign to support people affected by the timeshare industry...

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What do Wyndham timeshare owners really think? Reviews, complaints and cancellation options

Wyndham is the world’s largest timeshare brand and generated $5.2 billion in sales in 2022....

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How to spot timeshare claims scams: choosing a trustworthy claims or relinquishment firm

A practical guide to avoiding timeshare claims and relinquishment scams – and steering clear of...

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ECC expert discusses timeshare claims and relinquishment, plus how to avoid exit scams, on Valencia Life podcast

ECC joins seasoned journalist and podcast host Eugene Costello to unpack common timeshare problems, how...

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Has MyMVP Club finally got timeshare right with a three-year membership exit?

At Timeshare Advice Centre, the most common complaints we hear are about high-pressure sales tactics,...

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UK's most popular newspaper: The Sun praises ECC's work whilst warning against industry fraudsters

UK media has recently begun acknowledging and covering the problem of timeshare exit scammers. Conversely...

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Happy new year from Timeshare Advice Centre: £4.5m+ in timeshare compensation claims

Out with the old, and in with the new Celebrations and new beginnings The Earth...

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Merry Christmas from Timeshare Advice Centre: timeshare exit advice and cancellation help

Season’s greetings from everyone at Timeshare Advice Centre The 60th Timeshare Christmas The first timeshare...

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Monmouth couple share their joy at timeshare claims win with TAC/ECC

£16,200 compensation win ends decades long timeshare misery for retired Monmouth professionals John and Roni...

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Reader's Digest documents ECC's mission to protect mis-sold timeshare owners

World media mainstay Reader's Digest focuses on the global timeshare problem, and European Consumer Claims'...

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@legislator.com. Email scam warning

Scam firms emailing ECC clients from suspect domains. TAC advice on how to avoid falling...

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The Sunday Times reports on European Consumer Claims victories over rogue timeshare firms

Bastion of British media and world leader in journalism turns its attention toward rogue timeshare...

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Escaping the $10.5 billion U.S. timeshare trap

As part of our expansion into the USA, American Consumer Claims is currently being featured...

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The plight of timeshare prisoners freed by ECC as featured in the Sunday Times

“Everlasting” timeshare contracts have left owners trapped in leases they can’t afford — but there...

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Timeshare Advice Centre and American Consumer Claims celebrate US launch triumph

European Consumer Claims in Europe, American Consumer Claims in the US European Consumer Claims (ECC)...

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Are European Consumer Claims (ECC) the market leaders in timeshare compensation claims? Here’s why we think so.

In journalism, freedom of speech matters — but so does accuracy. That’s why we’re careful...

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What do timeshare maintenance fees cover in return, and are they still worth it?

Timeshare owners are often sold the idea of luxury, exclusivity and guaranteed quality. But with...

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European Consumer Claims (ECC) timeshare claims specialists: relinquishment and £20m compensation wins

European Consumer Claims (ECC) is a timeshare claims and relinquishment firm with offices in the...

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Maintenance fees rising 30%, causing further upset for timeshare owners

Timeshare maintenance fees are already expensive, but many owners are facing even higher bills in...

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Timeshare owners suffering from the cost-of-living crisis

Get out of a Spanish timeshare contract: UK exit options to stop maintenance fees

There could be a significant shift away from timeshares as the cost-of-living crisis continues to...

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2022: record-breaking timeshare compensation and court victories for M1 Legal

M1 Legal is on track to break its own records for timeshare compensation awards in...

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Did you know you can calculate your timeshare claim value in under a minute?

There’s a lot of conflicting advice online about timeshare claims. Our in-house claims calculator is...

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Time’s running out to stop paying 2023 timeshare maintenance fees legally

Timeshare owners often have to pay high annual membership and maintenance fees whether they use...

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Essex couple win £52,236 Spanish timeshare compensation claim against CLC World with M1 Legal

A British couple are celebrating after a Spanish court victory that saw a judge order...

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Rising Spanish holiday costs and €100-a-day entry rule hurt timeshare owners

Spain remains one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits, but that could start...

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Timeshare availability poll results: fewer than 5% of owners can book preferred holidays

A Timeshare Advice Centre poll on timeshare booking availability drew a large response from owners...

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Mass flight cancellations heap even more misery on timeshare owners paying fees for no holiday

After two years of disruption, many timeshare owners are bracing for another summer of frustration....

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The problem with timeshare availability

The summer holidays are nearly here but for timeshare owners, this means having to compete...

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M1 Legal secures £73,600 Spanish court timeshare compensation for Wakefield couple

Yorkshire timeshare owners secure a life-changing compensation award through Europe’s leading timeshare lawyers £73,658 awarded...

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Airport chaos hits UK timeshare owners hardest when flights are cancelled

With flights being cancelled across the UK, many holidaymakers are choosing to stay at home...

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Another record week for M1 Legal timeshare claims, with £310,480 awarded in Spain

As Spanish timeshare victims secure larger compensation awards, M1 Legal continues to break records Spanish...

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Why did people buy timeshare, and why do owners stay members?

These days, many holiday experts and financial advisers view timeshare as an outdated product that...

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Club La Costa whistleblower interview gives an insider glimpse into timeshare sales tactics

‘Steven’ was a high-flying salesman (known in the trade as a ‘liner’ or ‘closer’) for...

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Now is the time to decide on a Spanish timeshare compensation claim before liquidation deadlines

If you’re not already looking into a timeshare compensation claim, it may be worth acting...

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ECC client testimony: Steven Spencer on his ECC and M1 Legal experience

This ECC client testimonial features Steven Spencer, a former Flamingo Club owner, as he talks...

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M1 Legal enjoys another huge April 2022, with £501,400 in timeshare compensation awards

For six years, M1 Legal has been pursuing justice for members at Pueblo Evita—one of...

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Is timeshare cheaper than a regular holiday? A 20-year cost comparison vs Booking.com

In the past, timeshare ownership offered two clear advantages: higher standards, and the exclusivity of...

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As timeshare resorts wind down sales, facilities and services are unfairly slashed for owners

Major operators such as Anfi, Diamond Resorts Europe and Club La Costa are among the...

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An ECC client journey: Ayrshire couple Douglas and Linda’s timeshare claim experience and £10,000 award

Douglas and Linda Mackay are smart, funny and hugely likeable. Like many timeshare owners, they...

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Use Booking.com to book your next timeshare holiday?

More and more timeshare owners in the UK are voicing frustration at seeing supposedly ‘exclusive’...

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Marriott is setting the standard on Spanish timeshare contracts voided under the 1999 law

Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s 2021 annual report suggests at least one major timeshare group is now...

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March 2022 was another record month for M1 Legal timeshare claim wins in Spain

M1 Legal continued its run of successful timeshare claims in March 2022, with the Malaga-based...

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Timeshare exchange system failures exposed by COVID and the Ukraine war

Timeshare exchange networks were designed to give resort members the option to swap their week...

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How will the fuel and energy price hike affect your timeshare travel and maintenance fees?

As the war in Eastern Europe continues and the economic effects spread, many people are...

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Timeshare maintenance fees 2022: where do you stand on rises, arrears and refunds?

Thousands of timeshare owners feel they’ve paid years of maintenance fees for holidays they can’t...

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ANFI owners told to register an ANFI compensation claim ASAP as administration ends

With ANFI’s administration nearing its end, members who believe they were mis-sold are being urged...

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Courtroom heroics: record week of Spanish timeshare court claims for M1 Legal

M1 Legal is notching up win after win in the Spanish courts. Could this mark...

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A great start to 2022!

After a record year in 2021, with 351 awards for M1 Legal clients totalling £5.9...

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ECC’s expansion to the USA: launching American Consumer Claims with US timeshare lawyers

American timeshare operators and questionable exit firms are being put on notice as European Consumer...

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Barclays Partner Finance £48m timeshare refund update: capital repaid and credit files cleared

Could Barclays Partner Finance timeshare loans become the next PPI-style scandal? On 14 June 2021,...

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Response to Club La Costa mailshot email 30 July 2021: administration update for claimants

Further to Club La Costa’s email dated 30 July 2021, which was also published on...

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Huge win for Club La Costa owners as the High Court replaces BDO with FRP administrators

High Court application succeeds as BDO is replaced as administrator in Club La Costa’s ongoing...

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Huge win for timeshare owners: Barclays Partner Finance to refund Azure loans plus 8% interest

Barclays Partner Finance (BPF) has agreed to refund 1,482 Azure timeshare loans worth £48 million,...

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M1 Legal announces new Ses Fontanellas timeshare compensation claim routes in Spain

Our associates at M1 Legal have recently shared updated grounds for pursuing timeshare compensation claims...

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Last opportunity to claim a lump sum against club la costa!

Club La Costa claim deadline: UK administration and Spain liquidation compensation options

You may already know that Club La Costa (UK) Plc is in administration and will...

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On track for a record year in Spanish timeshare court claims: 550+ wins worth £9.5m

M1 Legal are seeing a growing number of successful timeshare claims against major operators In...

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MVCI refunds awarded in the Spanish courts: Malaga rulings confirm contract nullity and compensation

If you are a Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI) owner, you may have legal rights...

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Málaga Court No. 9 ruling on an RCI Pure Points timeshare contract, opening the way for an RCI compensation claim in Spain

Spanish court ruling opens floodgates for RCI members’ compensation claims in Spain

Our associates at M1 Legal have announced a significant court win against RCI, relating to...

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Travel Daily News – ECC: timeshare travel and COVID rules, property abroad and the £5,000 fine

Below is an article forwarded from Travel Daily News. You can read the original post...

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M1 Legal secures £405k in one week as 21 Spanish timeshare contracts ruled null and void

M1 Legal’s associates have confirmed a record week of timeshare claim awards, with clients securing...

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£5,000 fines start next week for holidaying abroad under new UK COVID travel ban

New UK COVID-19 laws are set to introduce a £5,000 fine for people who travel...

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Paul Agar ECC client video testimony on Anfi Del Mar timeshare compensation claim and contract cancellation (£16,725 awarded)

Client testimony: Paul Agar’s Anfi Del Mar timeshare compensation claim (£16,725 awarded)

Watch this video testimony from ECC client Paul Agar, who shares his experience of bringing...

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ECC client video interview with Andrew Rees discussing his timeshare compensation claim process and experience with European Consumer Claims

Video interview with ECC client on the timeshare compensation claim process

Many timeshare owners consider pursuing compensation, but it often comes with plenty of understandable questions:...

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European Consumer Claims CEO Andrew Cooper’s 2020 review and outlook for 2021 in the timeshare industry

A message from our CEO, Andrew Cooper: 2020 will be remembered as a historic year....

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Barclays ordered to repay £26m in interest on Malta timeshare loans (FCA)

European Consumer Claims CEO Andrew Cooper and our associated Spanish law firm, M1 Legal, were...

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Club La Costa World gets greedy over 2021 maintenance fees despite Covid restrictions

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown travel and household finances into uncertainty. Millions of people have...

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La Pinta: record Spanish High Court timeshare ruling awards €312,000

What is believed to be the largest compensation award in European timeshare history, following a...

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The ever-increasing cost of timeshare maintenance fees: how 5% rises add up over time

To keep our subscribers up to date with relevant timeshare industry news and guidance, we’re...

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Think twice before signing a timeshare relinquishment form and waiving your Spain claim rights

Tens of millions of pounds in timeshare compensation awards are currently being processed through the...

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Time for a reality check: legally exiting a timeshare in the UK during Covid

2020 has thrown the world into chaos: financial markets have crashed, millions have lost their...

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Important: Anfi Group timeshare owners warned not to sign Continental Trustee agreement

We have become aware that Anfi Sales SL are contacting Anfi Members about signing a...

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More visual, more trust: using Zoom for secure video appointments and consultations

During the COVID-19 pandemic, video calling quickly became a normal part of everyday life –...

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Timeshare developer Club La Costa World liable for fraud, court of appeal rules (2020)

Málaga-based law firm M1 Legal, working with European Consumer Claims, represented a British client against...

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If and when you travel abroad this year: can you get a refund on timeshare maintenance fees?

Are you planning to travel to your timeshare resort this year? Are you prepared to...

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Are you going to pay your timeshare maintenance fees for 2021 after Covid closures?

Many owners have already paid their 2020 timeshare maintenance fees but, with resorts unavailable for...

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Timeshare Consumer Association aims to help owners reclaim Covid maintenance fees refunds

Flight cancellations and lockdowns – timeshare maintenance fees still being charged The Timeshare Consumer Association...

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Cold call timeshare exit scams: how to spot fake claims and resale calls

The timeshare industry has a tarnished reputation. In some cases, resorts have been accused of...

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Timeshare Advice Centre quarterly: 2020 Spanish timeshare court victories so far

Client visits: two pay-outs before Christmas Just in time for Christmas last year, two of...

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Stay in touch during Covid-19 for timeshare legal advice in Spain lockdown

Many companies and businesses around the world have been forced to close or scale back...

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European Consumer Claims and M1 Legal secure €20,202 Airtours Beach Club timeshare payout

European Consumer Claims (ECC), based in Henley-on-Thames, work exclusively with M1 Legal in Málaga, Spain....

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European Consumer Claims and M1 Legal secure €16,076 Club La Costa payout for clients

European Consumer Claims (ECC) and M1 Legal worked closely together to secure a successful result...

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Make 2020 the year you stop paying timeshare maintenance fees forever

Christmas is a time for celebrating and spending quality time with the people who matter...

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Property embargos at Club La Costa World: Spanish court bank account asset freezes

M1 Legal have requested, and the court has agreed, a Club La Costa World embargo...

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Brexit looms and Thomas Cook collapses: impact on Spanish timeshare claims

With Brexit approaching, we spoke to Adriana Stoyanova, one of the senior lawyers at Spanish...

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Timeshare mis-selling now takes top spot over PPI for compensation claims?

Yes — as Martin Lewis discussed on ITV’s This Morning with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth...

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Fake news and defamation: M1 Legal pursues Spanish timeshare legal action against CLC and Diamond Resorts

In recent weeks, Diamond Resorts and Club la Costa have emailed their member databases with...

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Diamond Resorts Response

On the subject of the Diamond Resorts recent circular “Notice from Diamond’s Legal Team” Kwikchex.com...

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Another Spanish timeshare resort crashes: Club Paradiso/Paramount closure confirmed

It was confirmed that on 6 June 2019 another Spanish timeshare resort, Club Paradiso/Paramount, closed...

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Time for a break? Free timeshare claim consultation and find out what your claim is worth

UK Mini Break Exclusive Offer Following the huge response to our free night stays in...

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How much is YOUR Timeshare claim worth?

How much is your timeshare claim worth? Use our timeshare compensation calculator

Are rising timeshare maintenance bills weighing you down? In just a few moments, you can...

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REAL LAWYERS, REAL VICTORIES, REAL RESULTS

There are fake companies pretending to offer help to timeshare victims TIMESHARE claims are becoming...

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We’re coming to Henley-on-Thames for timeshare advice – are you?

Our exclusive 2019 staycation launch in Henley-on-Thames The offer We’re pleased to announce the opening...

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Brexit Paves Way for Timeshare Mediation

Brexit should be seen as an opportunity and not a hindrance for those in the...

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Brexit gives mediation an opportunity to reinvent itself, says M1 Legal’s Adriana Stoyanova

M1 Legal lawyer Adriana Stoyanova has written a blog post on Brexit and what it...

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Six people standing indoors holding a large M1 Legal cheque made out to Mr & Mrs Shankley for €20,684.02, dated 18 April 2019

M1 Legal resolve timeshare case with €20,684 Spanish court payout and contract voided

Walter & Nancy Shankley from Lanark, Scotland, visited us recently and kindly gave permission for...

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M1 Legal: the new “heroes” in Spanish timeshare claims, with £95,918 in payouts

Our legal associates, Spanish law firm M1 Legal, are delivering standout results in timeshare claims...

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Our Story - Spring 2019

WELCOME TO OUR SPRING NEWSLETTER In this edition of our newsletter, we update you with...

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FOOTBALL STAR’S LINK TO TIMESHARE ‘MIS-SELLING’

Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs Linked to Malta Timeshare Mis-selling Allegations at Azure Resorts

Last week, David Brown of The Times published an article covering former footballers Ryan Giggs...

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Our Story - New Year 2019

Welcome to our New year's Newsletter In this edition of our newsletter, we update you...

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