Guide to the misconceptions of insolvency
Scared of bankruptcy? Heard nothing but horror stories about people struggling after filing for bankruptcy? Many times people have avoided filing for bankruptcy because they are too scared of the so...
View ArticleIVA Debt Help: Saving you from filing for bankruptcy
If you are looking for an alternative to filing for bankruptcy, consider applying for an IVA. The Insolvency Act of 1986 requires borrowers to make formal payments to creditors through an insolvency...
View ArticleIVA Pros and Cons
Being made bankrupt or applying for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement has a tremendous impact on an individual’s personal finances. While there are advantages to each option, these should be entered...
View ArticleIVA alternatives
Before you agree to an IVA, it is essential that you consider all of the IVA alternatives. Even if you do not qualify for an IVA, there are alternatives which are designed to help you with your debt...
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The rewarding work of an IVA Case Administrator
Matthew Brassington is a busy IVA Case Administrator at Harrington Brooks. His role involves assisting the Insolvency Practitioner with the supervision of cases once an IVA as been passed. Matthew...
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Insolvency Reforms to Increase Industry Confidence
A number of changes within the insolvency industry have been recommended in a recent independent review, following criticism of pre packed administrations within the media. Pre-packed administrations...
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What Harrington Brooks is doing for its Wonga Customers
Wonga wrote off £220m of debts for 330,000 customers earlier this month after it was found to be using insufficient lending checks on borrowers. We have begun to identify which customers are affected...
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Bankruptcies at lowest in 15 years
The Government’s latest report of Insolvency Statistics for the July-September quarter have revealed signs of a strengthening economy for individuals and companies in England and Wales, with decreases...
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Consumer debt crisis shifting from unsecured borrowing to arrears in priority...
While official figures are showing an overall decrease in insolvency, forecasts from other influential bodies suggest that the consumer debt crisis maybe shifting from unsecured borrowing to arrears in...
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Female insolvencies overtake male during 2014
The number of women facing insolvency proceedings has overtaken men for the first time ever. Figures released by the Insolvency Service for 2014, which covered location, age and gender revealed that...
View ArticleTotal Individual Insolvencies up in third quarter of 2015
Total individual insolvencies have increased for the first time since the second quarter of 2014 according to Insolvency Service figures. Reporting on third quarter figures, for 2015, analysis shows...
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