Thousands of timeshare owners feel they’ve paid years of maintenance fees for holidays they can’t properly use — and many are now exploring ways to end their timeshare ownership.
Since the pandemic, timeshare maintenance fees and annual increases have left owners questioning why they should keep paying for something that’s become harder to enjoy.
RESORT PROFITEERING
Lower running costs during closures
During the pandemic, many resorts were closed for long periods and staffing levels were reduced through furlough. Even as resorts have re-opened, some facilities and services owners previously relied on have not fully returned — leaving many people asking what they are paying for.
Timeshare units advertised to the public
Timeshare “exclusivity” has changed as more resorts and timeshare companies list accommodation on mainstream travel sites. It’s worth asking: if owner availability is limited, why are units being promoted on platforms such as Booking.com? And if you’re told your resort is fully booked, could the same accommodation also be offered elsewhere?
Rebrands and network takeovers
In recent months, two major European timeshare brands have moved under larger networks and are going through rebrands. Club La Costa is now part of the Wyndham network, and Diamond Resorts is now part of the Hilton network. For owners, this raises questions about what changes may follow — and whether additional costs could be introduced.
The pattern many owners report is simple: timeshare companies appear to prioritise revenue over the long-term value of ownership.
Will you keep paying maintenance fees for less in return?
Don’t wait until 2022 — look at your options to stop paying maintenance fees for good.
OFFER:
If you’ve paid your maintenance fees, find out whether you may be entitled to a full or partial refund.
If you haven’t paid your maintenance fees, find out the risks and likely outcomes of missing maintenance fee payments.
Some new claimants who contract our services receive a full and immediate refund of their fees through our Maintenance refund action, which has been in place since early 2020.
