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Questions &
Answers
Q. I’ve got a court hearing but I can’t
attend. What should I do?
A . Wherever possible,
make every effort to attend. If you have a joint mortgage, only
one party need attend. Your home is at risk – so making
yourself available is paramount – If you absolutely cannot
attend, set out your
position in writing, and confirm to the court what you would
like to do.
Q. Do I need a lawyer to attend
Court?
A. No. You can get one,
but they are expensive – typically £130-175 per hour + VAT.
This money is often better spent in an offer to repay the arrears. Some
courts have Debt Councillors available at repossession
hearings (some Citizen’s
Advice Bureaus provide this service - please press link on left
panel) who can help. Ask the court
usher upon arrival.
Q. The Court has made an order for
repossession/eviction. Is there anything I can
do?
A. Yes. You can contact SpeedySales© to see if we
can structure a solution. See How We Can
Help
Q. How quickly can Repossession be
Stopped?
A
. Depending upon the circumstances,
we can stop repossession right up to the date of
eviction. See How We Can
Help – However we
strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as
possible so that we can examine
your situation and try to put together a solution to save
your home.
Q. If I hand back the keys – Is that the end
of the matter?
A. No. The lender will
sell the house. If there is a shortfall, the lender can recover
this from you for up to 12 years (5 years in Scotland ). Also, you will
be responsible for ongoing mortgage interest payments until
sale and all sale
costs. This will include locksmiths costs, solicitors fees on
repossession and re-sale, surveyors fees, estate
agents fees and utility bills. See ‘Tips Following
Repossession’
Q. Will my credit rating be
affected?
A. Yes. A County Court
Judgement will be registered against you which will remain on
the Register of County Court Judgements for 6 years. The lender will
also register the repossession on the Council of
Mortgage Lenders
register which will make obtaining a future mortgage very d
difficult.
Q. Do SpeedySales© make any charges for their
service?
A. None, ever,
guaranteed. If we are able to put forward a solution to save
your home, all the costs, including survey’s and legal fees are covered
by ourselves
Being repossessed? Call us today for a
confidential chat on 0208 245
4543
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