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vol repossesion

just been reading redfraggle76's problems in court with an arsey judge.

Do you still have a repossesion hearing if you go for vol. repossesion?

Got me a bit worried now.

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  • Richard_S
    Richard_S Posts: 4,432 Forumite
    Hi copier_guy,

    You've got to be careful with voluntary repossession. If you do everything the lender asks you to, which includes signing a "Deed of Acknowledgement (DOA)" then there probably won't be a repossession hearing, but you'll find yourself saddled with a debt in the event of a shortfall when the house is subsequesntly sold. This debt should be covered by a Bankruptcy Order but the DOA causes all sorts of problems.

    Much better to let the property be repossessed through the Courts and then you've no problems at all. There's no requirement for you to attend Court.

    Regards

    Richard
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