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Scary stuff

Anyone in Wales just been watching The Ferret(a watchdog type of programme)Anyway caught some of it between running back + fro to dgd7 + dgs3 who are staying the night.A woman had refused to pay £2,800 for her double glazing as it was faulty so they took her to court,which she didn't attend the judge issued a bankruptcy order against her.She now owed £6,000 which she couldn't afford to pay and still disputing the faulty workmanship.
They then went for a charging order on her house which was granted,she didn't attend court again as she said she didn't recieve notification.
Two years on her debt has risen to £30,000 thanks to all the costs,the bankruptcy firm alone charges £244 an hour :eek: and her house is now being repossesed all for an orginal loan of £2,800.
I really felt for her.

Comments

  • my god thats awful!
    is this programme helping her sort it out?
    didnt watch it i am in england.
  • savingmummy
    savingmummy Posts: 2,915 Forumite
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    Blimey!!
    That is dreadful think i would of paid the 2k+ then tried for refund or refix of faulty work lol!x
    DebtFree FEB 2010!
    Slight blip in 2013 - Debtfree Aug 2014 :j

    Savings £132/£1000.
  • Well she was supposed to be out of the house today,but they've got her a months extension and are going to court with her next month.I don't know if they named the double glazing firm as I missed the start.
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