With tourism a thing of the past for the foreseeable future and people having less disposable income, paying for a timeshare seems like an expense that is simply not worth it. In fact, timeshares are simply not worth it, not worth the money and certainly not worth the trouble that comes hand […]
A timeshare resort in Scotland is back in the headlines this week for a major security breach which could lead to serious trouble with the ICO (Information Commissioners Office).
The resort was previously in the headlines, only weeks ago, with timeshare owners unhappy after a series of redundancies had been made at the […]
Following a huge amount of speculation, Azure Resorts declared liquidation at the beginning of the year. Azure did not declare bankruptcy instead they declared a declaration of insolvency and provisional liquidation.
After becoming insolvent, Azure Resorts left behind owners with worthless timeshares, huge financial losses, and unaffordable loans to repay. Silverpoint and their […]
You may have had your timeshare for years, during the glory days when they were more popular and represented good value for money. Or you are new to the world of timeshare and although you have enjoyed a few holidays, it simply has not lived up to expectations.
Timeshares were very popular in […]
Further to our previous correspondence, you will no doubt be aware that it has now been announced that the Spanish branch of Club La Costa (UK) Plc has been placed into liquidation. This includes all of the Spanish companies owned and operated by CLC.
Given the way that the timeshare industry works, it […]
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 […]
You are able to pursue a claim yourself to the Financial Ombudsman Service without incurring a fee
