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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:32 am
by jon36
HIYA everyone,
am new to forums but not to the IVA, three years in and two to go!!!
i am have been with Blair Endesby for the last three and phoned up today to be told they are now grant thornton, this was worrying to me as i have found the whole process a worry!!
will this effect my review date this year, bank account etc ?
also i have no assests, would i better going vol bankrupt or sticking for the last two years
many thanks in advance for everyones replies (if i get any?)
[:)]
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:47 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
Hi Jon
Welcome to the forum. You shouldnt have anything to worry about as Grant Thornton are a very good company. Your IVA should continue on as normal but if you have any doubts, dont hesitate to speak to GT.
Thanks
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:47 am
by liamjames
Hi Jon and welcome!
You shouldn't worry - Grant Thornton will do your reviews as before and if you need to change anything they will let you know. Might be worth a quick phonecall just to set your mind at rest.
If you go bankrupt now you would most likely be required to make payments (IPA or IPO) of your full disposable income for up to three years, which could be more than you are paying at the moment and for longer than your remaining IVA payments. If you're struggling with payments I'd inform your IP and ask him to propose a variation instead- he will inform you if bankruptcy is genuinely your best option.
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:50 am
by MrsKnight
Hi Jon & welcome to the forum
You have absolutely nothing to worry about, your IVA will remain the same as will your direct debits & reviews.
I am also with grant thorton now & was with BE, I'm also 3 years in with just 2 years to go.
I've just had my review & it was due when the switch over happened & GT did my review & all went well.
I also have no assets to protect, & if you feel your IVA is going well, keep at it!
Grant thornton come highly recommended on the forum so you will be fine.
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:55 am
by kat68
Hiya jon
there are lots of posters here who have also had their iva'a taken over by grant thornton, i believe things should continue to run smoothly under the same terms you originally agreed.
as for bankruptsy, with only two years left to go on your iva you will probably be better off continuing with it, in bankruptsy you still may have to pay an income payment order for three years, and the allowances given for expenditure are not as generous as they are in an iva.
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:11 am
by jon36
thanks everyone,
you have all put my mind at rest, i will continue with it , 24 months to go, it would have just been nice for blair to let me know what was happening.
cheers
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:22 am
by MrsKnight
Your very welcome
You should be getting a welcome letter and booklet on GT.
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:12 pm
by kallis3
Hi Jon,
You'll be fine. I think they have taken over such a large portfolio that it is taking time to let all the BE clients know.
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:47 pm
by kyla123x
its took them a month to let me know so hang on in there you will get a letter slowly but surely xx