As discussed in our previous article on timeshare contracts, on 1st April 2019 Claims Management Companies (CMC) became regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), thus allowing consumers appropriate redress should they be dissatisfied with the services provided. The goal of the new regime set by the FCA is it improve standards and better the …
The Financial Conduct Authority took over the regulation of CMCs in April 2019. As a result of this, any Claims Management Company that had not applied for temporary authorisation could not legally make a claim for anyone. The goal of the FCA’s new approach is to look after consumers by improving the standards and professionalism …
Increase in Closure of Rogue Claims Management Companies Read More »
When a person feels like they have been mis-sold a timeshare contract, then they can try to claim against the company. There has been an increasing number of successful cases, prompting more people to have a claim of their own. But, there are particular criteria that your case must meet to have a chance at …
Unfortunately, more often than not, news surrounding timeshares are dominated with stories about unveiled timeshare scandals. Whether it is a misrepresentation, bully tactics in the industry or even fraud issues, our media is populated with stories that scare us away from ever owning a timeshare. However, for many, it is a reality with thousands annually …
When we enter a timeshare contract, often we don’t think about needing to exit it. We are excited about our new holiday resort or villa and are looking forward to our weeks away. But, there are many reasons why we might want to leave our agreement and be free of the burden of a timeshare. Read …
Top Reasons Why People Want to Exit Their Timeshare Contract Read More »
Timeshare exit scams are ripe in an industry where timeshare owners are looking left, right and centre for a way to get out of their contracts. With increasing fees and stress, people want rid of their agreements, and scam companies are taking advantage of this. Often not bothered by the hefty fees these scam companies ask …
Scam companies are unfortunately common in the timeshare industry, and we are seeing more and more people being tricked out of their money. Many people want to exit their timeshare contracts because they can no longer afford the fees or are not happy with their resort or location anymore. But, exiting a timeshare contract is …
You might be considering owning a timeshare as a great way to guarantee a holiday every year. You have seen the advertisements with exotic locations, or even just somewhere in sunny Spain that you’d enjoy going to. But, you need to think carefully about this decision before you start signing contracts. There are increasing fees …
Over the last few weeks, I have been talking to the media about the burden of trying to escape unwanted timeshare contracts. In particular, I have highlighted the case of an Athena Law client who, despite being unable to use his timeshare, currently faces costs of £1,000 a year. Unfortunately, timeshare disputes such as this …
Specialist Timeshare Solicitor Stephen Boyd Talks to the Media Read More »
Athena law is now representing consumers who have been let down by Justice 4 Limited (“J4”). In the past weeks Athena has recovered full compensation for consumers who paid Justice 4 to act for them in pursuing claims on their behalf in Spain. The background J4 was a company based in Bridgend in Wales, being …
