The Buried Downside to Timeshare
Perhaps, you're one of those people who once thought or is currently mulling over purchasing a timeshare property
. Timeshare asset may sound good, since this is a secured place where you can stay every time you opt to move away from the daily activities that you encounter in your work in the city. These
timeshare properties, which are also known as vacation ownership are havens in form of condo units, cabins, townhouses, cabanas, or villas that are located in the different parts of the world.
Timeshare vacations may have its benefits, but this type of investment is not always advisable for everyone, especially for those who don't take an annual vacation. Timeshare owners are bound to the parameters stated in the contract, including the payment of annual maintenance fees.
Unfortunately, the very same maintenance fees, needed for the upkeep of the property and survival of the timeshare club, may be one of the biggest hassles. Whether you take a vacation or not, you are bound to pay such
fees. Moreover, these charges may increase by as much as 4% every year.
Timeshare business is also one of the most common avenues of fraud. Scammers have mastered the tricks of luring those people who are so eager of having their own vacation spot. Some of the common tactics used were the bonus packages and promises of easy resell. Of course, you'll never know the other traps they use to make you lose your hard-earned money.
Yes, the sound of having your own vacation property seems to be fulfilling yet behind that classy vacation trend lie a commitment to travel on the same vacation spot every year just to make the most out of the money disbursed for the property. Having the same destination every holiday can be mind-numbing and restraining, because you wouldn't get the chance of experiencing other holiday spots in other parts of the world. Although you have the luxury of having your own secured place every time you decide to spend your break away from the city, you would surely crave to be in some other place that can be more exciting that the spot you have at that moment.
Sooner or later, you would realize that having a timeshare property is so worthwhile anymore, and so you will decide to put them back in the market. When this time comes, you would probably experience the hardship of the reselling process. The timeshare company that offered you the property may have promised that reselling your vacation asset is easy but the fact of the matter is, the demand on timeshare properties depends on the location and season. Yes, getting rid of that used-to-be-favorite-relaxation-spot is not an easy thing to do that is why it is better if you think not just once or twice, but many times, before acquiring your own timeshare asset.
Timeshare properties do not have equity. The deeds for timeshares are typically tied to time of stay to the resort, not to the real estate of the resort. The master deed were held by the timeshare company owner, that is why you cannot really consider your timeshare asset as your "investment", unlike landed properties where you have the title to boast.
So before plunking down a huge amount of money based on a smooth sales talk or glossy brochure, keep the cost in mind. Remember that a timeshare property is not a one-time purchase, but more like a bad marriage that's hard (and very costly) to get out of.
The Buried Downside to Timeshare
By: Chris Thurber
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