Looking for an IVA IP recommendation.

Cody

Hello;

I have been speaking with the CCCS IVA people regarding a lump sum IVA. I have been advised to speak with 2 or more other IVA firms, to get a full picture of my situation and what the options are.

So, rather than pick an IVA firm at random using google, I thought I would ask for some recommendations. Has anyone a particurly good experience with a particular IVA firm?

Thankyou mucho in advance,

Cody

milliemonster

Have a look at https://www.iva.com for reviews on there and have a chat with a few to get a feel of who you feel you could build a relationship with over the next few years, My IP is Melanie Giles whom I contacted after looking at reviews and so far (12 months in) she and her team have been fantastic

oplus

CCCS advice is fair in your circumstances, whereabouts in the country are you?

milliemonster

oplus wrote: »

CCCS advice is fair in your circumstances, whereabouts in the country are you?

usually cccs direct you to Grant Thornton for IVA's, I would speak to a few other companies first

Cody

oplus wrote: »

CCCS advice is fair in your circumstances, whereabouts in the country are you?

I am based in London.

FoggyBrain_2

As said above, Melanie Giles is a must chat to. McCambridge Duffy seem highly regarded too.

oplus

What is the particular problem with Grant Thornton? I have negative feedback on many IPs, GT are just about average as far as I can see. I think one of the things you need to look at is the financial soundness of the IP, too many are falling over at the moment leaving the poor debtor in the lurch, GT have taken on some large books from some companies and that is a hell of a lot of work to tidy up. GT also have delegated authority from one or two lenders.

oplus

Cody wrote: »

I am based in London.

Well then, you have quite a few to choose from both regionally and nationally.

Is there any self-employment or anything complicated about your case?

Cody

Thanks everyone, will take a look at these firms.

FoggyBrain_2

Grant Thornton are a well respected company. However, as Oplus mentions, they have taken over a few large books lately and, to be honest, customer service has suffered a little. The feeling I get is that the mess they inherited took them by surprise. I am sure they will recover though.

Personally speaking, they are a little too large for my liking, but that is no reflection on their service.

oplus

FoggyBrain wrote: »

Grant Thornton are a well respected company. However, as Oplus mentions, they have taken over a few large books lately and, to be honest, customer service has suffered a little. The feeling I get is that the mess they inherited took them by surprise. I am sure they will recover though.

Personally speaking, they are a little too large for my liking, but that is no reflection on their service.

I haven't had any problems with them so can't work out why so many people are anti GT.