Can I buy a property for the same value as my current home which I own.

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Carol.26

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Post by Carol.26 » Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:25 pm
I have an IVA for the next 4.1-2 years.
I live in a apartment but would like a small house. I f I buy a property for the same value of my flat is this allowed. I do not have a mortgage and I own my property. But it was agreed to keep my flat as I would not be able to afford to rent on my earnings.
 
 

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Post by Foggy » Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:49 pm
I would imagine that the creditors would agree, as, on the face of it, from their point of view, nothing changes. However, you would still need to address equity towards the end of the IVA, as you should already have to on the flat.
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Post by plasticdaft » Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:27 am
Is the property excluded from the iva or are you still expected to release equity from it at some point?

Could you get a small house for the money you would make on the sale if your IP was agreeable?

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Post by luluj » Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:24 am
It sounds a sensible option however your IP would need to agree and and equity release clause considered fully.
Even though no mortgage you may fine restrictions on your selling or come across parts of the selling/buying process that may require a credit check in which the iva will show up.
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Post by Lisa Thomas » Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:38 pm
Make sure any sale etc is approved BEFORE you go ahead otherwise all of the equity in your home might have to be paid into the IVA!
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Post by Lisa Thomas » Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:38 pm
Depending on the figures you could consider putting forward an F&F offer to settle the IVA from the equity proceeds.
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Post by Shaun Vickery » Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:36 pm
Sounds like some excellent advice from the experts and contributors. I'd just suggest being sure of your ground and checking things out before you actually put any plan into action.
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