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Hi there, Mike here.

I have been out of the UK for 8 years. My mortgage was with Chelt&Glou via LloydsTsb.
I called them when I was about to leave the country I won't be able to pay my mortgage when I'm gone so I sent them my house keys to take care of things. Now I would love to know what happens to my house and what my rights are?
I'd appreciate your advise please. Many thanks. Cheers

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  • ACG
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    You probably need to get a copy of your credit report to find out when it was sold and paid off/defaulted.

    That will determine what your options are.
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  • enthusiasticsaver
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    It was probably sold and proceeds either paid off mortgage or a default showing if insufficient to pay the mortgage off. A credit check on Experian or Noddle May show something. Did you not give them a forwarding address to send correspondence?
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  • Thrugelmir
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    mikemansuk wrote: »
    what my rights are?

    Rights in what regard?
  • Edi81
    Edi81 Posts: 1,501 Forumite
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    Doubt it!!!8217;s your house anymore.
    Pay £3 and get a copy of the title from land registry
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,753 Forumite
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    This could a be fun thread. just posting to subscribe to the thread and enjoy the ride ;)
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  • Thrugelmir wrote: »
    Rights in what regard?

    I just don't know what to do? This may sound daft but I'm better off getting advice on a forum like this if you get what I mean
  • Thrugelmir
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    In your absence the house would have been sold to settle the outstanding debt.
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