FAQs

Over time, the following questions have been noted the most often asked questions by our clients - if you have a question that is not answered below, please do contact us as we are here to be of service to you.     Seller Frequently Asked Questions:   Can I sell my timeshare?  Yes, once you are the legal owner of a timeshare week, you may sell it at any given time.   What is my timeshare worth?  Price is the driving force for all timeshare resales.  A timeshare resale is worth what a buyer is prepared to pay for it.  Please contact us and we will advise you of the current market value of your ownership.   How will you sell my week?  We will provide worldwide exposure on the internet as well as extensive networking with reputable resale agencies and advertising via newspapers, magazines and direct mail.   How long will it take until my money comes through on an agreed deal?  A deal generally takes approximately 40 days to complete and if we can get your money to you more quickly than that, we will!   If I can’t find a buyer, then what would you advise me to do with my timeshare? Use the timeshare yourself Rent out  your timeshare ‘Gift it’ to family or friends (however Transfer of Title Costs will be incurred) Exchange internally within the same resort or resort group Exchange externally into thousands of other timeshare resorts – see RCI, II and Dial an Exchange links on our homepage. Donate it through transferweeks.com   Purchaser Frequently Asked Questions:   What does the Purchase Price actually buy me?  The purchase price buys you the Membership Certificate/Title Deed/Lease to your timeshare until the end of the Lease.  Ownership of the Membership Certificate/Title Deed/Lease grants you the right to occupy  or make use of your timeshare each year for the dates/time/week/s as detailed on your membership documentation.   What are the complete costs involved?  On top of the purchase price there will be the Transfer of Title fee to pay which covers the legal processing of the documentation, plus any transferweeks.com admin fees due. The Transfer of Title fee can range between £150 - £450 per week and is set by the resort.   Once I have paid out for my timeshare purchase, how long will it take until my new ownership documentation comes through?  After full funds have been received, a sale generally takes approximately 40 days to complete, however the resort or trustee company processing the Transfer of Title may work faster than this average timescale.     When do I legally become the new owner?  On completion of the Transfer of Title as carried out by the resort itself or the appointed trustee company, you will be automatically registered with the resort as the owner of the timeshare in question.     Timeshare Industry Information:   Is there a trade body dedicated to excellence and fair trading in the European timeshare industry?   Yes there is and it is called the OTE (The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe).  OTE was established to improve representation for reputable companies in the timeshare sector and promote fair trading, quality within - and growth of the timeshare industry. Its members lead the industry in their commitment to strong ethical standards with the aim of raising the standards of the industry a whole, ensure fair trading and satisfaction of timeshare owners.  Check out the OTE website for further information: http://www.ote-info.com