Timeshare rogue traders to be tackled

NEW legislation to make it more difficult for rogue traders to con people into timeshare purchases was unveiled in Brussels yesterday.

It aims to protect people from the high-pressure tactics of unscrupulous salespeople that part people from their money with promises of a few free weeks a year in villas, yachts and luxury caravans.

At the same time the new rules are designed to protect the genuine timeshare industry that is worth over €10.5 billion across the EU and employs more than 40,000 people.