5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TIMESHARES

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Timeshares are holiday homes owned by multiple people who pay to use it for a set period every year. This cuts the worry of maintaining a property all year round.

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You can rent your timeshare out to your loved ones.

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You’ll be charged maintenance fees for looking after the property.

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You can buy a specific fixed week to use the house at the same time every year or a floating week which can be used whenever, subject to availability. For more info about timeshares call Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket (01202 544870, www.timesharehypermarket.com)

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If you don’t fancy returning to the same place each year, many timeshares work a points system where you buy points to stay in different resorts. You can use points for a short break to Europe or a trip to the US. One of the biggest points-based timeshare organisations is RCI Points (0845 608 6380/ www.rci.com)