Timeshares are essentially "buying holiday time" rather than traditional real estate investment.

: Most timeshares allow you to join networks like RCI or Interval International , which let you "swap" your home resort for thousands of others worldwide.

: You own the same week (e.g., week 30 in July) every year at the same resort. It’s the easiest to plan but offers the least flexibility.

: Beyond the purchase price, buyers typically pay a one-off administration and legal fee (approximately £349 ).