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Old Bankruptcy

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Much2Broke
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Old Bankruptcy

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Postby Much2Broke » February 1st, 2021, 5:06 pm

Hi guys

I need a quick bit of advice. I declared myself bankrupt in 2009 and as my home was in negative equity I was allowed to remain in it. The problem is now that I am on an interest only mortgage that will soon be coming to the end of the term and need to sell my property to be able to pay it off. I know that a bankruptcy restriction has placed in the title register that prevents me from selling. So what I'm really trying to find out is what my options are if I can't stay and I can't sell.

Thanks.

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Re: Old Bankruptcy

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Postby cavebat » February 2nd, 2021, 12:09 am

Can I suggest having a look at https://debtcamel.co.uk which is the website of the Fool who used to advise on the Dealing With Debt board on the old Fool site?

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Re: Old Bankruptcy

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Postby smilingpolitely » March 14th, 2021, 7:07 pm

Since 2002, a trustee in bankruptcy only has 3 years to deal with a bankrupt's home. If the trustee does not take any action, the property automatically reverts to the bankrupt.

First check that the restriction is still on the title. If it is, contact your trustee asking him/her to consent to its removal.

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Re: Old Bankruptcy

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Postby Lootman » March 14th, 2021, 7:13 pm

smilingpolitely wrote:Since 2002, a trustee in bankruptcy only has 3 years to deal with a bankrupt's home. If the trustee does not take any action, the property automatically reverts to the bankrupt.

First check that the restriction is still on the title. If it is, contact your trustee asking him/her to consent to its removal.

Yes, I thought that the whole point of a bankruptcy being discharged is that the restrictions, debts and claims go away, and the bankruptee gets a fresh start. Any debt that went uncollected is written off and the creditor is out of luck.

It would be very odd if someone was condemned to live in the same house forever because of a stale written-off debt.


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