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Timeshare QandA Understanding Types Of Timeshares Available



W


hat are the different          • Multi-location                  
types of timeshares                                             
available?                    The fixed week timeshare is the   
                                      most familiar form and the oldest 
Timeshares are available in two       kind of timeshare. This works by  
basic types — 'fee simple' and        purchasing one or more weeks to   
'certificate.' Fee simple is          be used at the same time each     
similar to the ownership of one's     year at your resort from which    
home, while certificate is            the weeks are numbered 1-52. Once 
similar to a lease like renting       you have purchased the number of  
an apartment. Another term for a      weeks you will use the resort     
fee simple ownership is deeded        will guarantee that they will be  
timeshare property. Fee simple        waiting for you at that time.     
ownership is like owning your own                                       
home and you receive a deed to        A Floating Time timeshare works   
the timeshare. On the other hand,     by buying your vacation time by   
certificate ownership, also known     the size of unit and season of    
as right-to-use, gives you the        the year, which is not designated 
ability of owning a timeshare for     as to the actual date or week of  
a specific amount of time, much       the year. This type of timeshare  
like renting an apartment, only       will give you the responsibility  
much longer. There are also some      to contact your resort each year  
different consumer choices.           and confirm your arrival to the   
                                      resort.                           
Examples of these timeshares                                            
include:                              One of the advantages of this     
                                      timeshare is offering you         
• Fixed week                          flexibility in your schedule;     
• Floating time                       however, it is usually based on a 
• Points                              first come-first served basis.    



This means that highly desirable      long as it is within the same     
weeks are often full during their     timeshare organization, either    
season. Also, when exchanging you     far or near as long as it belongs 
should first affix or reserve         within the group.                 
your time at your resort before                                         
the exchange companies will                                             
accept it for deposit.                * Which is the most popular type  
                                      of timeshare?                     
Another type of timeshare is                                            
called "Points." This kind of         The most popular type of          
timeshare is the newest form of       timeshare is the deeded ownership 
timeshare and has become very         or fee simple but the points are  
popular. The way this works is        also becoming more popular.       
you purchase a number of points                                         
or credits, which will enable you                                       
to travel in a specific season of     * What is a fixed week timeshare? 
the year. You can also use most                                         
credit or points-based resorts                                          
for a maximum number of weeks         The fixed week timeshare is the   
purchased to a minimum of one         most familiar form and the oldest 
night. The only drawbacks for         kind of timeshare. This works by  
this are the accounting systems.      purchasing one or more weeks to   
They are sometimes confusing and      be used at the same time each     
are subject to availability           year at your resort from which    
similar to the floating time.         the weeks are numbered 1-52. Once 
                                      you have purchased the number of  
The Multi-Location timeshare          weeks you will use the resort     
enables you to have more              will guarantee that your          
flexibility to visit other            timeshare property will be        
timeshares in other locations as      waiting for you at that time.     



                                      ownership to the property. Each   
                                      system allows you to have the     
* What is a timeshare fractional      time period wherein you can use   
membership?                           the property.                     
                                                                        
A timeshare fractional membership     In a Fee Simple Ownership, your   
is a vacation real estate             ownership of the property is      
development owned by several          forever. You will get a deed for  
members and operated for their        your share. You purchase a number 
enjoyment. This means that each       of weeks in which you can use the 
member owns a fraction of the         property.                         
unit ranging from four to twelve                                        
owners per unit, a club residence     A Certificate ownership gives you 
as well as an interest in the         a certain time period wherein you 
club facilities and common areas.     own the property. This depicts a  
                                      certain time frame wherein you    
                                      are a timeshare owner of a        
                                      property.                         
* What is the difference between                                        
a timeshare Fee Simple Ownership,     Leasehold timeshare is when a     
a Certificate Ownership and a         state does to allow a deeded      
Leasehold?                            ownership of a property. You have 
                                      a lease on a certain property in  
The differences can be seen in        a certain period of time wherein  
how you actually have rights and      you timeshare that property.      






About the Author:

Mel Tremaine is a regular contributor to timeshare-related websites such as Timeshares FAQ. Website: http://www.TimesharesFAQ.com


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