A Consumer Commission inquiry into the ‘vacation ownership/timeshare industry’ launched yesterday will include a review of all legislation, policies and codes applicable to the promotion, rental, sale, re-sale, swap’ and reservation of timeshares.

It will also: compile ‘an inventory of properties in respect of which industry products/rights and their associated services are provided; examine related ownership and shareholding structures; review and assess contracts and agreements typically in use, as well as pre-contractual disclosures, applicable terms and conditions, and associated rights and obligations; and ‘ascertain the basis upon which prices, fees and levies are determined'.

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