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 →
European 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 upfront legal fees No court. No "costas" Transparent fixed fee 98% success rate
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.

17,000+
European owners successfully relinquished — no courtroom
€380M
Saved in future maintenance fees
0
Clients ever ordered to pay "costas" — because we don't litigate
24h
Average response time for new cases
How it works

Four steps. Zero sleepless nights.

A predictable, transparent process — built around the 2026 European legal landscape.

01

Free case review

We analyse your contract, purchase history and developer — and tell you honestly whether you qualify for relinquishment.

02

Exit strategy

Your specialist selects the optimal non-litigious route: direct surrender, negotiated deed-back, or structured release.

03

Negotiation & paperwork

We handle the developer directly — negotiating, drafting, and executing the release. No court. No "costas". You don't lift a finger.

04

Permanent exit

You receive signed confirmation your contract is terminated. Maintenance fees stop. You — and your heirs — are free.

Owner stories

Real European owners. Real exits.

★★★★★
"Our Silverpoint week in Tenerife had become a nightmare — rising fees, falling service. ExitNow relinquished the contract in 112 days. Total peace of mind."
MR
Margaret & Robert L.
Former Silverpoint owners · Surrey, UK
★★★★★
"I'd tried a 'resale' company and a 'cancellation' firm — both scams. ExitNow was the first honest conversation I'd had in five years. My CLC points are gone. My fees are gone."
DT
Dieter T.
Former CLC World member · Munich, Germany
★★★★★
"I was about to sue Anfi when ExitNow explained the "costas" risk. Six months later my contract was gone — without ever setting foot in a courtroom."
SO
Siri O.
Former Anfi owner · Oslo, Norway
★★★★★
"Diamond Resorts sold me a 'lifetime' points contract in 2008 — I'd paid more in fees than the original price. Relinquished in four months. Extraordinary relief."
JB
John & Barbara W.
Former Diamond Resorts Europe · Dublin, Ireland
★★★★★
"Marriott Playa Andaluza was lovely, but the fees doubled in ten years. Didn't want a court battle at my age. ExitNow made the whole thing quiet and professional."
HV
Henk V.
Former Marriott Europe · Amsterdam, Netherlands
★★★★★
"Macdonald Resorts kept sending bigger bills for refurbishments we'd never use. ExitNow cancelled the lot. Best decision we've made in retirement."
EM
Elaine M.
Former Macdonald Resorts owner · Edinburgh, UK
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 "costas" risk, no multi-year timeline, and no exposure to the outcome of the pending Anfi appeal.

Which resorts and developers do you work with?

Every major European timeshare brand, including: 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 — in fact, it often makes relinquishment easier. Resorts in liquidation, bankruptcy administration, or being sold to a new operator are often more willing to release owners quickly to clean up their books. 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 a single year of continued maintenance fees.

How long does the process take?

Most relinquishments are completed in 90–180 days. Because we don't litigate, you avoid the 2–5 year timelines (and "costas" risk) of a Spanish court case. You'll have a firm timeline before you commit.

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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