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house sale of 5 yrs

considering going bankrupt me an hubby. however sold a house nearly 5 yrs ago.we had to move into a mobility home council cos of my failing health, we lived on the proceeds for 2 yrs could not have any benefits untill used.fair enough but thats when debt began an now just spirralled. the prob being i have read on here u can get into trouble for selling a house for up to 5 yrs before b.a. but sold it legit what have we done wrong. an is it worth waiting another 6 month as that is when the 5 yrs up.i am really panicking now,if o.r thinks we hiding something.

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  • tigerfeet2006
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    If it was sold for the correct price for that house at that time then you will have no problems at all.

    People only have problems when they sell at under value.
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  • thank you tigerfeet thats ok is that why or asks i did not know that. you can make yourself ill. good to know you av answers
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