Timeshare maintenance fees 2022: where do you stand and what are your exit options?

Thousands of timeshare owners feel they’ve lost years of value through rising maintenance fees and limited use, and are now exploring ways to end their timeshare ownership.

Since the pandemic, many resorts have increased charges while offering less, leaving owners asking why they should keep paying for holidays that can be difficult to book or enjoy.

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Minimal resort running costs

During the pandemic, many timeshare resorts reduced operating costs through closures and furloughing staff, while still collecting maintenance fees. Although resorts have reopened to varying degrees, owners often report that previously included facilities and services have been reduced or removed.

Timeshare units being advertised

Timeshare “exclusivity” has also shifted, with some resorts marketing the same accommodation on mainstream holiday platforms. That raises a fair question: if owner availability is already tight, why are units being promoted on sites such as Booking.com? It can also leave owners wondering whether “fully booked” weeks are genuinely unavailable to members, or being offered elsewhere.

Rebranding

In recent months, two of Europe’s best-known timeshare brands have been absorbed into larger networks and are being rebranded. Club La Costa is now part of the Wyndham network, and Diamond Resorts is now part of the Hilton network. For owners, that can bring uncertainty about what changes may follow — and whether additional costs will be introduced.

The pattern many owners see is simple: timeshare companies prioritise revenue, not the long-term value of ownership.

Will you keep paying maintenance fees for less in return?

Don’t wait until 2022 — explore 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 potential risks and likely outcomes of missing maintenance fee payments.

Some new claimants who contract our services receive a full and instant refund of their fees through our Maintenance refund action, which has been in place since early 2020.