Frequently Asked Questions
What is timeshare?
The concept of a timeshare is to buy the annual use of a high-standard holiday apartment. You specify the time of year, and the property at a given resort can be yours exclusively each year, either for a fixed term or in perpetuity.
When you own a timeshare you can "deposit" your week in a vast computer bank to exchange with other timeshare owners via the exchange organisation that your new resort is affiliated to (either Resort Condominiums International (RCI) or Interval international (II). You can then enjoy a different holiday in another part of the world each year, all paid for in advance because of your timeshare holding. Alternatively you can join Worldwide Timeshare Exchange and have the benefit of a more flexible choice of available exchange weeks.
So, all you have to do every year is pay a realistic maintenance fee, pay for your flights and enjoy your holiday. Typically, a new timeshare week will more than pay for itself after 3 to 5 years. Buying through Timeshare Shopper, your holiday week for life can cost you as little as a single package holiday!
What is the difference between resale and new timeshare weeks?
Nothing, except the price. Resort developers invest large sums of money and expensive marketing methods to employ sales personnel. 60% of the price of a "new" timeshare is absorbed by these marketing costs.
Buying through Timeshare Shopper saves you a substantial amount on developer's prices! You control the Timeshare Shopper web site, the buying and selling of 100’s timeshare weeks each and every week, so the stock is constantly changing. Take a look at the resale bargain list to get a better idea of the low prices available.
What are my legal safeguards when dealing with Timeshare Shopper?
Buying through Timeshare Shopper you can be sure that you are in safe hands. Your monies are deposited in an Escrow account, administered by Fully Insured Trustee Company, Resort Fiduciary Services Limited. This means that no funds will be released until title has been transferred to the purchaser's name, ensuring both parties to the agreement of sale are fully protected. All purchasers have an unconditional 14 day cooling off period, during which time they can pull out of the sale.
How long will it take to sell my week?
It could take just days to sell your timeshare. In other cases it may take longer, depending on the demand for your particular week or resort. You can often gain a quicker sale by being realistic with your price. The cheaper the week is, the more likely it is to be snapped up. There are waiting lists of buyers who want to own at particular resorts on the Timeshare Shopper web site.
How long will it take to purchase my week once I have had an offer accepted?
Purchasing a week can take anything from 2 weeks to 60 days to complete, depending on the co-operation of the resorts themselves. Timeshare Shopper buyers have to ensure that all legal procedures are adhered to and that each timeshare week is free of any liens and encumbrances. We can do all the work for you and keep you informed about what is happening or alternatively we can advise you on the procedures and you can do it yourself to your own satisfaction.
I have a timeshare in Spain. What type of price do you think I could get for my two weeks in week 19 and 20?
Our site is designed on a DIY basis so the price that you would get is whatever your starting/finishing price is, in other words that is down to you.
How does timeshareshopper work?
It's simple! Just click on any of the links marked register now and follow the instructions. This is FREE of charge. Once you are seen as a member you can then advertise your weeks for sale either a fixed price or auction the choice is yours.
I have tried to sell my time share for as long as 2 years. No luck and lots of money. What gurantee do you give in selling and what does it cost?
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee anything in life and this site was designed to give you the controls to enable you to advertise/sell your timeshare at minimal cost. With regards to cost then to advertise you have a choice of 2 methods one to advertise via an auction for £35 and secondly to advertise until sold for £79.00. The only additional costs would be the actual costs of transferring the timeshare.
Do you sell timeshare?
To sell/advertise your weeks for sale you first have to register on the site as a member which is free. Then you simply register your weeks deciding if you wish to auction them or just to sell for a fixed price.
Do you deal with the points system?
We can and have done however, there are some companies where you have to go through a specific Resale Company to sell them. The process is very simple you just become a member of Timeshare Shopper for Free and then register your points for sale at a realistic price.
I own week 20 in a two bedroom villa which sleeps 8 and would like to swap it for week 18 same accommodation same resort. Is this possible?
Firstly you need to sign up and become a member which is free of charge. Then you need to advertise your weeks on the site stipulating wether it is a single swap or a permanent swap.
I am looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent in Tenerife from 7th October till 18th October for 2 adults. Can you please let me know if you have any appartments and what is the rent?
Firstly you need to register on the site which is FREE to do. This will give you full access to the site. Once you have done this then click on the "Rent" button and then search under Tenerife. This will show you what is available currently on the site