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Just made bankrupt by HMRC What happens next??
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Hi Ando
Yes, the OR (and any trustee subsequently appointed to deal with your estate) will call the shots now as far as your property is concerned. They won't necessarily do anything about it immediately, as they will have a couple of years to decide what to do with it for the best, but of course it would be wise for you to sound out your rental options now.
As you say, the restrictions obtained by some of your creditors will have scant effect now. While any secured creditors i.e. mortgage lender will be first to be redeemed from any house sale, those holding mere restrictions will be treated as per other creditors in your bankruptcy.
Dennis
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Thanks for that! a couple of years. Really that long? even though I am living here by myself?
I thought they were only lenient when kids are living there?0 -
The OR has 3 years to deal with propertyafter the bankruptcy and they can do so at any point up to then. So if thry think the equity is going to go up they can wait to get more money.BSCno.87The only stupid question is an unasked oneLoving life as a Kernow Hippy0
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Yes the equity would go up considerably! futhermore rented accomadation will probably cost more than the mortgage I am currently paying. The issue is my ex partner wants me to sell asap so she can get her share of the equity. Question is can the OR delay the sale if we wanted to sell?0
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Hi againThe issue is my ex partner wants me to sell asap so she can get her share of the equity. Question is can the OR delay the sale if we wanted to sell?
The simple answer is yes, the OR can block your attempts to sell if they deem it appropriate. The moment you went bankrupt, your (share of any) property vested in the OR, and as such any decisions relating to it are now theirs to make. Your ex could potentially apply to the court to force a quicker sale but this risks being expensive and complicated.
Dennis
@natdebtlineWe work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps0 -
Thanks Dennis thats what I thought. Most helpfull! going to see OR on the 21st and didn't want to wait till then to find out.0
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