Timeshares are popular in virtually every destination around the globe, but they seem to have a particularly strong foothold in Mexico. Of course, it’s no surprise that so many people like to travel to Mexico, as the country has a lot to offer and is only a short plane ride away from many locations in the U.S.

If you have visited Mexico often and stayed at a timeshare property, you might have wound up in a sales presentation by the Villa Group. With a collection of timeshares across locations in Mexico, these properties have a lot to offer – but they also come with the many standard drawbacks of timeshare ownership. If you have been a Villa Group owner for a while, or you just made a purchase, and you now want to leave, this page is going to offer you some valuable insights.

What is a Villa Group Timeshare?

As mentioned in the introduction, Villa Group offers a collection of timeshares in Mexico. Specifically, there are five beautiful locations in Mexico that feature resorts operated by The Villa Group – Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Islands of Loreto, and Cancun. For those who are seeking endless sunshine, bright blue water, and plenty of sandy beaches to explore, The Villa Group collection of properties is surely appealing.

It is only when you have experienced what it is actually like to own a timeshare that you might start to think about getting out of your ownership in one way or another. It gets expensive to own a timeshare, and you probably won’t end up being able to travel quite as much as you would like. Moving on from The Villa Group and just paying for each Mexico vacation one by one as they come along will likely be a more affordable, relaxing way to visit this country.

The Best Way to Cancel Villa Group Timeshare

This first option for canceling your timeshare with The Villa Group isn’t going to apply to many people, but we have to mention it just in case. If you only purchased your timeshare within the last few days, you might have the legal right to get out of the deal immediately with no questions asked.

For timeshare purchases in Mexico, there is a “rescission period” of five business days that will allow you to rethink your purchase and cancel it at no charge. The timeshare companies are obligated to respect this law as long as you contact them directly and inform them of your desire to cancel while the period is still active. If the calendar flips over from the fifth business day to the sixth, you’ll suddenly have a much more difficult time canceling your purchase, so don’t let this chance pass.

All you need to do is notify the seller of the timeshare in writing before the period is over. There might be specific instructions that you have to follow for your cancellation to be effective, so make sure to follow the steps carefully and retain as much documentation as possible to prove that you completed the cancellation process.

Working with Villa Group Directly

One step that many timeshare owners overlook when they want to get out of their contract is simply reaching out to the developer directly to ask about what options might be available. Just assuming that nothing will be offered, some people never bother to ask for help. While it’s true that you might not get any useful assistance from the developer, this is an easy step to take and you never know what you might find.

Sometimes, developers will have programs available where they are willing to essentially take back timeshares from their owners in order to be able to sell them again to new buyers. They aren’t necessarily doing this to be nice – they want to make more money – but that doesn’t matter for your purposes. If there is some type of program available that will allow you to get out quickly and easily, that’s a chance you don’t want to miss.

Manage the Process Carefully

While it can be exciting to hear some good news from your developer in terms of canceling your timeshare, don’t take anything for granted. It’s possible that you will be told one thing on the phone by one person only to get a different story from someone else. The best course of action is to get everything in writing and maintain copies – either physical or digital – of all communication between you and the developer.

This isn’t about being paranoid or not trusting the people you are working with in this process. Rather, it’s just about protecting your best interests. You never know what is going to happen down the line, so having proof is critical. Most likely, you’ll never need to call on the proof that you have kept around, and that’s fine. In the case that you do need to call on it to prove your side of the situation and get things worked out properly, you will certainly be glad you went through this step.

Hoping to Sell Your Villa Group Timeshare?

If you are a Villa Group timeshare owner and would like to get out, trying to sell your ownership stake might seem like a reasonable plan. And, to some extent, it is. If you can find a buyer who will pay you something – anything – to take over your ownership rights and responsibilities, that would be an opportunity that you wouldn’t want to miss. It can be a great relief to find a buyer for your timeshare and now that as soon as the ink dries, you are no longer responsible for that account.

As you are probably guessing by now – or perhaps you know from first-hand experience – it’s finding that buyer that can be the tricky part. For the very same reasons that you don’t want to be an owner any longer, other people are going to be wary of taking over ownership of the timeshare. They’ll suddenly be on the hook for the fees and assessments that you’ve grown tired of paying, and that’s a big commitment to make. Feel free to try to sell the timeshare on any of a number of platforms for such transactions, but don’t have your hopes up too high. If you do find a buyer, even selling for a single dollar could be a deal that’s worth making.

Timeshare Exit Assistance May Be Needed

It can be tiresome and frustrating to work on getting out of a timeshare all on your own. Many people find that they reach a point where they need help, even if they don’t know exactly what that help is going to look like. By working with a timeshare exit company, you might finally be able to make some progress on this frustrating matter and put it to bed once and for all.

An experienced timeshare exit company is going to be able to work with you to understand the situation with your Villa Group timeshare and what tactics you have already tried to cancel. By going with an exit company that has proven its ability with many past clients, you can be sure that it’ll have a number of different techniques that it uses depending on the situation at hand. It still may not be easy to cancel your timeshare, and you’ll have to be patient while the exit company works on the case, but knowing there is potential light at the end of the tunnel can be a relief.

If you find yourself at a point where you are reviewing various exit companies to pick one that seems like a good fit, make sure to prioritize those that offer escrow services. This means your money will be held in escrow while they are working on the case and won’t be released to them right away. Companies that just take all of your money upfront might wind up delivering in the end – but you don’t really have any recourse if they don’t. In a situation where you have already spent a lot of money on the timeshare itself, having a bit of protection in the form of escrow is a good idea.

Get the Help You Need Immediately

There is no doubt that owning a timeshare can be a very frustrating experience, and it might prove to be something that you wish you never got involved with in the first place. However, those regrets aren’t particularly helpful now, and at this point, the best thing you can do is look forward and figure out a plan. For help with that plan, reach out to us at 833-416-8796 to discuss your situation. We also have a live chat feature here on our site if you would like to get in touch that way. We are excited to hear from you!