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Article #330: Say NO to home repossession!

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Everybody knows that a mortgage is a big it's too late!
financial commitment and we know how They also give housing advice, in terms
unpleasant it can be when it all goes of your rights under housing legislation.
wrong. Everybody knows someone who has If you have already lost your home and
lost their house or, worse, it happened have young children, are sick or disabled
to you. A decision made under pressure, or are elderly, then you may be entitled
is often a wrong decision and that could to assistance from your local council.
make things worse. For example, some have You may become entitled to housing
let themselves be persuaded to sell their benefit or are entitled to some other
home at a very low price. form of help. Professional help might
Arrears and debts are the most familiar just save your life .
causes for a home repossession. For Remember that taking action early is a
thousands of people this is a daily key factor in averting disaster. So, to
occurrence. Illness, death and injuries get a fresh start and prevent the court
are other reasons for falling behind with appointed bailiffs coming to your home,
mortgage payments and any other debts contact the right people and
become a burden. In these situations, organisation! NOW!
time truly is money. Making things right Speaking about the bailiffs, they can
again takes experience, advice, physically remove you from your home.
commitment and strong connections. Things They can use necessary force too enter
need to get done quickly and efficiently the property and can remove anyone living
- a family is about to loose their house there. But there are many people who
and with it, maybe the rest of their don't know under what circumstances these
happiness. things should happen and how bailiffs
For all of us, life is very precious and ought to handle the situation. Till you
we don't want sudden upheavals to destroy get some repossession help or advise, we
it. Ignoring the signs will not make the want to offer you some information about
problem disappear. Not taking action this, because it can happen... tomorrow.
early enough is sure to end in the loss The bailiffs have to act reasonably and
of your home. Do not take a risk that mustn't use unreasonable force. The locks
will harm your credit rating and will normally be changed to ensure you
destitute you and your family. can't get back in, even if you are not in
Get some help immediately! There are the property when the bailiffs arrive. If
reputable firms of solicitors who will they think you might try to stop them
advise you on matters such as how to stop from getting in, they can ask the police
any repossession proceedings or help you to be present, in case there is any
find suitable alternatives that meet your disturbance. The police aren't allowed to
needs and the needs of your loved ones. help the bailiffs with the eviction, but
There are also non profit making can and will arrest anyone who is
organisations set up to stop unscrupulous violent.
sharks buying your home for cheap with a It is hard facing bailiffs and facing up
pretence of selling or renting back to to your problems takes courage. The first
you. You can contact them at anytime and step is often the hardest part! Get some
settle a first meeting (you might get a help to keep your home and stop
free consultation), just don't wait till repossession!






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