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debt 5.5 years old, move scotland?

Hi,

As debts are 5.5 years old (arising originally in Scotland) was wondering whether relocation would "wipe them off"? Seeing as Scotland has a 5 year limit and England a 6 year limit. Although Barclays have a "law of England & Wales" small print, is that unenforceable, due to trying to over-rule (scottish) law, which makes that term unlawful?

Regards.

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  • Arwen
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    The laws of Debt apply to your country of Domicile.Ergo the Statute of Limitations will apply in your present country of residence, no matter where the loan was originally applied for.If you live in England, it will be 6 years etc etc
    Debts :Paypal £1981.32
    Monzo Loan £4278.16
    Virgin CC £2137 0% until Dec 23
    HSBC £5471.01 0% until Feb 2025
    Emergency pot £404.47/2500
    1p Savings Challenge £1.45/660
    52 week Savings: £22.00/1400

  • My debt was scottish, and I was domiciled there, then I moved to England; the question is whether I move back to Scotland I can re-assert 5 years?
  • If I change my domicile back to Scotland, then I can claim 5 year limitation, and do this for the next year if anyone attempts to chase from England; then maybe reconsider England? What is limitation on other EU countries?
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