M1 Legal has been fighting for customers of one of the oldest timeshare complexes in Spain for six years, and their diligent work has started to pay off this month. Big victories for timeshare customers For the last few decades, one of Spain’s oldest timeshare...
Timeshare owners were tempted in the past by two important benefits. Firstly, they would enjoy higher standards on their holidays, and they would know exactly what to expect. Secondly, they would enjoy exclusivity because members of the public could not stay in the...
Members are angry at a lack of amenities and services they paid for being provided at large timeshare companies like Club La Costa, Diamond Resorts and Anfi. High annual fees Timeshare memberships are expensive, but many people were willing to pay for them because...
Douglas and Linda Mackay are smart, funny and very likeable. Like a lot of timeshare owners, they have enjoyed plenty of great holidays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHsgBh-EmxY "Let's be clear," says retired policeman...
Many timeshare owners are furious that the ‘exclusive’ resorts they have paid for in timeshare deals are being made available to the public on sites like Expedia and Booking.com. Holidays from hell For the modern traveller, there is something slightly old fashioned...
Victims of illegal timeshare contracts in Spain are winning significant amounts of compensation. Now, the problem is at last being faced in the Marriott's Vacations Worldwide 2021 report. A bad reputation European timeshare has never really enjoyed a great reputation....
Legal firm M1 Legal continued to enjoy success in its fight to hold dubious timeshare companies to account during March 2022. The firm of lawyers, which is based in Malaga, broke even more compensation records during the month. Timeshare victims get justice While laws...
Timeshare exchange networks were created to allow the exclusive resort member the possibility of travel to other high quality destinations. But recent years have highlighted systemic faults... The idea in a nutshell Timeshare owners bought into what used to be...
As war flames through Eastern Europe and effects are beginning to be felt further afield, people are asking: "what will it mean to me?". We look at what it may mean for timeshare owners... Global shockwaves Just as every nation on earth seemed to be emerging...
M1 Legal scoring victory after victory in the Spanish courts. Is this the end for timeshare malpractice in Europe? Lawless industry Spain has been the hub of European timeshare sales for decades. Holidaymakers, largely from Britain were targeted...
Following a record year in 2021 which saw 351 awards for M1 Legal clients totalling £5.9 million pounds, 2022 has started where 2021 left off, with a slew of major Spanish courts victories in January. M1 Legal reported 20 awards where the judge declared the contracts...
Ruthless American timeshare companies and unscrupulous exit firms have been put on notice as European claims giant teams up with leading US lawyers to bring justice for victims of resorts and exit companies alike European Consumer Claims (ECC) With multiple...
Positive developments regarding claims against Club La Costa (CLC) Club La Costa timeshare claimants recently received an update letter from the official CLC administrators. As readers may be aware, CLC filed for administration and that process is now being handled by...
Worldwide changes From '2 weeks to flatten the curve' in early 2020, the pandemic has seemingly settled in as a permanent, insidious feature of our universe As we approach 2022, COVID affects every part of our lives. Remote communication and maintaining distance from...
Timeshare claimants celebrate as ruling extends the administration process for 'bankrupt' Club La Costa. Administrators granted 12 extra months to retrieve money owed Compensation claims for illegal timeshare sales Club La Costa, along with many other timeshare...
The Club La Costa (CLC) administration process is now firmly in the hands of the 'creditor's choice' administration firm (FRP), following a several month handover processes from the original administrators, BDO. What do we know so far? The process needed funding BDO...
What does this mean for members? The Commercial Court number 1 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, agreed this week to declare a compulsory bankruptcy for Anfi Sales SL and Anfi Resorts. Should an appeal be made against this judgement before the Provincial Court, we don't...
Is this the start of the next PPI scandal? On the 14th June 2021, Timeshare Advice Centre reported on the huge win for timeshare owners ‘mis-sold’ Barclays Partner Finance Loans. Barclays Partner Finance (BPF),was a preferred finance company for a Maltese timeshare...
Following the recent, stunning High Court victory over Club La Costa (CLC), in which administrators BDO were replaced by the creditors' preference FRP, the RDO have attempted to present another victory, but on behalf of CLC. Actual victory...
With reference to an email sent by Club la Costa on the 30th July and published on the Resort Development Organisation (RDO) website, we would like to inform you that this information is a twisted version of the real position and is only intended once again to...
Successful High Court application as administrator BDO replaced, in timeshare giant Club la Costa’s ongoing administration scandal In a huge win for owners who claimed against Club La Costa, who are owed an estimated minimum of 47 million pounds between them, the UK...
Barclays Partner Finance (BPF) agree to refund 1482 Azure timeshare loans worth £48 million following a 4 year battle by lawyer Adriana Stoyanova collaborating with M1 legal. Timeshare loans Barclays Partner Finance has been under fire for loans given to timeshare...
Our associates at M1 Legal have recently updated us on the grounds to pursue timeshare claims against Intercorp Hotel Group companies including Ses Fontanellas Plaza Limited (an offshore Isle of Man company) and Seloynab SL. The Isle of Man company Ses Fontanellas...
You are probably aware that Club la Costa (UK) Plc. is in administration and in all probability will soon be placed into liquidation. In addition, its main operating company in Spain, i.e., Club la Costa (UK) Plc. Sucursal in España (branch) is in liquidation together...
M1 Legal are enjoying a growing number of successful claims against the timeshare giants In 2017 M1 Legal secured their first victory against timeshare operator Club La Costa in the Spanish courts and since then have cemented their place as the leading firm of lawyers...
Hi, I'm Andrew and I'm going to assume that if you are here reading this, you are probably a timeshare owner, wondering if you can get out of your ownership, or even claim compensation over being mis-sold. Timeshare Promises Firstly let's look at why anyone would need...
If you are a Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI) owner, we would like to offer you an invitation to explore your legal rights to a full refund on your membership. The Spanish Supreme Court ruled in January 2015 that all contracts signed after 5th of January...
Our Associates at M1 Legal have just announced a ground-breaking victory against RCI for a Pure Points contract sold by Sunset Beach Club and Crown Resorts Isle of Man. This case was somewhat experimental as a legal challenge like this had never before been tested. We...
Please find below an article forwarded from Travel Daily News. Original post can be found here. ΗolidaysThe government is very clear: Travelling abroad for the purpose of holidays is illegal. Doing so (or even trying to leave the country) without an officially...
Our associates at M1 Legal confirmed a record week of awards for clients totalling over £405,000. The majority of cases were against well known European timeshare companies with an average award value of €19,000 CLUB LA COSTA SILVERPOINTONAGROUP ANFI All 21...
New COVID laws in the UK will mean £5000 fines for any brits taking a holiday abroad. The legislation covering COVID-19 restrictions includes a ban on leaving the UK without a reasonable excuse – those that break the rule will be fined. More strains are being...
European Consumer Claims, ECC Reviews performance from their clients show the company to be trustworthy, capable and diligent. The world of timeshare relinquishments and compensation is full of traps for the unwary. Many of the...
European Consumer Claims (ECC) roundup of latest timeshare scam variations. What to watch out for and when to hang up. The latest innovations of timeshare scams to beware of. Victim lists A large proportion of timeshare members own something they no longer...
This is the video testimony of ECC client Paul Agar regarding a compensation claim. Paul, and wife Domenica, bought a timeshare membership from ANFI Del Mar in Gran Canaria in 2005. Their contract was illegal, as they paid a deposit on the day. ECC claimed...
As we have written in the past, the Timeshare Consumer Association (TCA) is an independent organisation who monitors the timeshare industry and offers advice to owners of timeshare and long term holiday products that may be experiencing problems. Last year...
To many timeshare owners the idea of making a compensation claim can be fraught with questions: Do I qualify? Was I really mis-sold, or am I being greedy to seek compensation? Am I making a fuss over nothing? Sure, the timeshare companies ignored...
One man's timeshare claim journey. - To many timeshare owners the idea of making a compensation claim can be fraught with questions: Do I qualify? Was I really mis-sold, or am I being greedy to seek compensation? Am I making a fuss over...
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. Here is a quick guide from European Consumer Claims (ECC) on how to avoid being saddled with a costly, restrictive and outdated USA holiday membership while dealing with your grief....
Timeshare owners are more desperate than ever to break free from restrictive memberships. Resorts are resisting the exodus because they can't afford to lose the revenue stream from annual fees. So how do you escape from a timeshare you no longer...
Timeshare owners regularly receive calls from companies saying they are entitled to a hefty compensation payout. The caller wants to help, but for a fee. What's the real story? An industry expert sheds some light: Background...
Why join a timeshare when you can book them online for regular prices? Timeshare resorts now advertise their unused inventory on regular booking sites. Generally they cost the same as an actual member pays in annual fees, and the timeshare owners who...
Once a passport to luxury holidays, many experts now dismiss timeshare as outdated, outmoded and unable to compete with the modern travel industry. Expensive Compared to regular hotel stays, holidaying through timeshare is undeniably more expensive. "On an...
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