2026 Industry Alert: The Spanish courts are shifting. Developer bankruptcies are spreading. Owners who litigate & lose could be hit with the developer's legal costs. Why relinquishment is safer →
Worldwide Relinquishment Specialists · Est. 2014

Walk away from your timeshare. Forever.

Anfi, Diamond, CLC, Silverpoint, Marriott Europe, Macdonald, Holiday Club, Petchey, Wyndham Europe — whichever resort has your name on the paperwork, we end the contract. Stop bleeding money into maintenance fees that climb every year. No courtroom. No "costas" risk. No smoke and mirrors.

No court. No "costas" Transparent fixed fee
Resorts & developers we exit
Anfi del Mar Diamond Resorts CLC World Silverpoint Marriott Europe Macdonald Holiday Club Petchey Wyndham Europe Palm Oasis
● 2026 Legal Update — Read Before You Sue

The European timeshare industry is collapsing. Litigation is a gamble.

The old giants are falling. Silverpoint went into liquidation. Club La Costa (CLC World) sales operations scaled back dramatically. Diamond Resorts Europe was swallowed by private equity and restructured. Anfi Group is in bankruptcy administration and under criminal investigation. Many smaller resorts are quietly shutting their sales offices while maintenance bills still land on your doormat.

Meanwhile, the Spanish Supreme Court has formally admitted Anfi's appeal against the Las Palmas Provincial Court ruling that voided "floating week" contracts. If the Court rules in the developer's favour, owners currently in litigation — or thinking about filing — could end up on the losing side.

Under Spanish civil procedure, the losing party normally pays the winner's legal costs ("costas procesales") — typically €8,000–€25,000+. And when a developer is insolvent, even winning owners join a long queue of unsecured creditors and rarely see a cent.

Relinquishment sidesteps the courtroom entirely. No lawsuit. No "costas". No waiting in the bankruptcy queue. Just a clean, documented, permanent exit from your contract — whichever resort you bought from.

The litigation gamble in 2026
Win or lose — you lose.
Why relinquishment is the only sensible exit across every European resort
✓ The relinquishment alternative

No court. No counter-claim. No "costas". A transparent fixed fee, 90–180 day timeline, signed contract termination — and your maintenance fees stop for good.

Why exit now

Every year you wait is thousands of euros you'll never get back.

European maintenance fees rose on average more than 12% between 2022 and 2023, and are projected to climb again in 2026. A proper relinquishment ends every obligation — permanently.

No more maintenance fees. Ever.

European owners pay €1,000–€5,000 per year on average, rising 5–10% annually. Our relinquishments end every recurring fee — in writing, permanently, with full legal backing.

Break the perpetuity clause

Under Spanish law contracts over 50 years are unenforceable. We end "lifetime" and inheritable contracts cleanly, without litigating.

No "costas" exposure

Avoid the Spanish loser-pays rule entirely. You never enter a courtroom, so you can never be ordered to pay the developer's costs.

No special assessments

No more surprise €3,000 "renovation", "refurbishment" or "insurance" bills landing in your post every spring.

Free your heirs

Stop the contract passing to your children. End it cleanly and permanently, while the option is still on the table.

One fixed fee. No surprises.

A single transparent fee, agreed up front in writing — far less than a single year of continued maintenance bills. No hidden charges, no drip-fed extras.

How it works

Four steps. Zero sleepless nights.

A predictable, transparent process — with a firm of regulated solicitors acting for you every step of the way.

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Free of charge case review

We analyse your contract, purchase history and developer and tell you honestly whether you qualify to be passed to our specialist firm of solicitors. If you agree, we collect and collate all your paperwork for the specialist solicitor. At this point our work is complete — free of charge.

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Exit strategy — free of charge

The specialist solicitor will advise you on the best and optimal non-litigious route: direct surrender, negotiated deed-back, or structured release. If you choose to proceed, your contract is directly with the registered solicitors, who will keep you updated on a regular basis — affording you all the security and protection of a registered solicitor.

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Negotiation & paperwork

Once you have signed the agreement, submitted your paperwork and agreed fees with your solicitor, they will formally go on record as acting for you. They deal with the developer and their solicitors directly — solicitor to solicitor. Negotiating, drafting and executing the release. No court. No court fees. No hidden costs. You don't lift a finger.

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Permanent exit

You receive signed confirmation from the developer directly via your solicitor that your contract is terminated. Maintenance fees and all other contractual obligations end. You — and your heirs — are timeshare free.

FAQ

Everything you want to ask before you apply.

What exactly is "relinquishment"?

Relinquishment is the legal, permanent surrender of your timeshare contract back to the developer — properly documented, recorded, and enforceable. Unlike a resale or transfer scheme, you don't pass your problem to a stranger; the contract itself ends.

Will I really stop paying maintenance fees?

Yes. Once the relinquishment is recorded with the resort/developer, all recurring maintenance fees, club dues and special assessments cease — permanently. We provide signed documentation as proof.

What does the 2026 Anfi appeal mean for me?

The Spanish Supreme Court has admitted Anfi's appeal against the Las Palmas Provincial Court ruling that voided "floating week" contracts. That matters for every European owner, because under Spanish civil procedure the losing party pays the winner's legal costs ("costas procesales"). If the Supreme Court sides with Anfi, owners who sued — or are currently suing — could be ordered to pay Anfi's legal bill, often €8,000–€25,000+. And because Anfi is in bankruptcy administration, even a winning judgment rarely means collecting the money. Relinquishment avoids the courtroom entirely, which is why we recommend it as the safest exit in 2026.

Is relinquishment different from suing the developer?

Yes — very different. A lawsuit asks a Spanish court to void your contract and order refunds. Relinquishment is a negotiated, documented surrender of the contract back to the developer. No case is filed, so there's no "costs" risk, no multi-year timeline, and no exposure to the outcome of any pending appeal.

Which resorts and developers do you work with?

All worldwide timeshare companies, including every major European timeshare brand: Anfi del Mar, Diamond Resorts Europe (now part of Hilton Grand Vacations), CLC World / Club La Costa, Silverpoint (Hollywood Mirage, Beverly Hills Heights, Palm Beach Club, Paramount/Club Paradiso), Marriott Vacation Club Europe, Macdonald Resorts, Holiday Club Resorts, Petchey Leisure, Wyndham Europe, Palm Oasis, De Vere, Sunterra Europe, Puerto Calma, Dreamplace, and most smaller independent Spanish, Portuguese and Canary Islands resorts. If yours isn't listed, just ask — we almost certainly handle it.

Does it matter if my resort has gone bust or been sold?

No. Resorts in liquidation, bankruptcy administration, or being sold to a new operator are slightly more complex, but we are experts in dealing with this successfully. We've completed exits from resorts mid-bankruptcy, mid-restructure, and mid-sale.

What if I still owe a mortgage or loan on my timeshare?

We handle financed timeshares regularly. The strategy differs — we'll walk you through it during your free eligibility review and tell you honestly whether we can help.

How much does it cost?

Fees depend on your resort, mortgage status and case complexity. A single fixed fee is agreed with you in writing before any work begins — no hidden costs, no ongoing charges. The typical total is a fraction of what you'd pay in continued maintenance fees.

How long does the process take?

Because we don't litigate, you avoid the 2–5 year timelines (and "costs" risk) of a court case. However, time frames vary with worldwide locations and timeshare companies.

Will this hurt my credit?

No. A proper relinquishment does not involve defaulting on payments. Your credit record is protected throughout the process.

Your timeshare doesn't have to be forever.

The window is open. The legal landscape is shifting. Take 60 seconds to see if you qualify — before the Supreme Court rules.

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