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When searching for the correct debt solution, it is essential to fully understand the impact of all the debt solutions available to you.

It is only when you are in possession of all the facts that that you can make an accurate assessment.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 6:52 PM

If you are in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) and you still live at home your Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) will be registered on the credit register using that address.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 8:14 PM

The good news is your landlord is not automatically told about your Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA).

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 3:20 PM

A Hire-purchase agreement is a mechanism for borrowing money in order to buy goods.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 10:20 AM

Yes you can change your car in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA).

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 4:59 PM

It is perfectly acceptable for you to change jobs whilst in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 1:34 PM

If you have agreed to the terms of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), you have agreed to pay your creditors regular amounts at regular periods.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 9:06 PM

The normal duration for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is 5 years but in fact there are no restrictions on the minimum length of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). The majority of Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) are expected to last for 5 years but the supervisor of the arrangement, usually an Insolvency Practitioner, can extend the term to 6 years and more rarely 7 years.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 9:30 AM

If you are in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) and you want to start working for yourself there is nothing that prohibits you from doing so, but there are some points that the debt specialists at myIVA-Adviser.com would like you to be aware of.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 4:23 PM

An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a private arrangement between you and your creditors so there should be no need for your family or partner to find out. The only exceptions to this is if you are buying a property jointly, or if you have shared or joint debts.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 9:49 PM

The question as to whether an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is appropriate or not, is always a difficult one and has to be carefully considered, it needs to be balanced against many factors.

By the time someone is considering the possibility of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) most alternatives will have been looked at.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 9:46 AM

When in debt, and you are in either an Individual Voluntary Arrangement or a Debt Management Plan, its natural to dream of a large windfall payment to clear your debt.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 6:31 PM

For many reasons this is one of the more frequently asked questions of Individual Voluntary Arrangement advisers, and the answer is usually no.

It is, however, understandable that people considering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement would have worries about what may happen to their car, because of the consequences of having to live without it.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 5:05 PM

Technically, Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) are available to anyone with any level of debt, but because of the large numbers of people in financial difficulty, creditors have imposed certain qualifying criteria in an attempt to keep the volume of Individual Voluntary Arrangement - IVA applicants low.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 2:49 PM

The time span on setting up an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is not a fixed one, it depends on several factors but can be set up quite quickly if needed. The key to a successful Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) application often lies in the hands of the debtor.

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Posted by Chris Wrenshall at 7:26 PM

One debt solution that maybe available to people facing a serious debt problem is a consolidation loan.

But is a consolidation loan the right solution for you?

In this article, myIVA-Adviser.com takes a closer look.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 8:18 PM

Many people enter into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), because they have a strong desire to repay the money they owe to their unsecured creditors, but simply cannot afford to do so at the rate expected.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 9:24 PM

If you have a serious debt problem, and are looking at your available options, the chances are you have looked into getting a consolidation loan.

But there are some situations where an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) would be a more suitable solution.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 11:48 PM

Under what circumstances would an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) be suggested as the most appropriate debt solution, when a consolidation loan is also a possibility ?

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 8:15 PM

When you have read through the details of how an IVA will benefit your case, and decided the IVA debt solution is your preferred action, this is what you can expect to happen when you make your call for help.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 12:39 PM

The million dollar question.

It is reported that as many as 80% of all Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) applications are successful. However, that's small comfort if your IVA is one of the rejected 20%.

The good news is that you can do something to increase your chances of applying for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) successfully.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 1:00 PM

During the preparatory stage of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), the debtor will be instructed by the nominated insolvency practitioner to stop paying money to their creditors.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 8:36 PM

Once a person in financial difficulties has decided on using an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) as their preferred solution to their debt problem, it is not unusual for them to experience doubts about the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) process, and how the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is likely to be received by their creditors.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 3:31 PM

For some people, the thought of friends or family finding out about their financial difficulties causes great concern.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 6:00 PM

Of the many questions that we are asked regarding Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) and the processes involved, this question is often overlooked, but we feel it is of real importance.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 3:30 PM

The first question that enters anyone's mind when considering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement is: "How much will I have to pay towards my IVA ?"

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 4:33 PM

Getting correct advice is essential to making the right decision when considering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). As obvious as it may seem the quality of the IVA advice given will depend on the quality of the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) adviser giving it.

In an ever increasingly competitive market place, finding an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) adviser with a thorough knowledge of the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) subject and an ability to pass on their knowledge, is getting more and more difficult.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 8:38 PM

The crucial decision.

Do you make your repayment plan Formal by using an Individual Voluntary Arrangement, or Informal by using a Debt Management Programme ?

Your personal circumstances will have a major bearing on the outcome of this decision, because each solution, be it an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) or a Debt Management Programme, has its Pros and Cons.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 10:40 AM

Another good question we are asked frequently at myIVA-Adviser.com is:

"Which Debts can go into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) ?"

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 7:16 AM

The answer to this question will be based on the personal circumstances of each case.

Certain situations will clearly suit an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) over a Debt Management Programme, based on one of the many reasons that make the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) such a good debt solution, for instance the possible debt write off, or fixed time of the repayments, but other debtor circumstances will favour the Debt Management Programme category.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 11:47 PM

The simple answer to the question is NO you will not need to attend Court whilst applying for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA).

Unlike with the Bankruptcy process which does require a person to attend Court, an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) does not require the applicant to attend Court.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 7:19 PM

Not knowing whether you can apply for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) could be all that's between you and financial freedom.

The answer to whether you can apply for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is quite straight forward.

If you can answer YES to the following questions, then you can apply for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is an option to your debt problem:

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 8:52 PM

Each IVA or Individual Voluntary Arrangement is unique.

Each person that enters into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement has personal circumstances different from anyone else.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 10:33 PM

A County Court Judgement (CCJ) debt can be included in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement.

The ethic of fair treatment for all unsecured creditors that surrounds an Individual Voluntary Arrangement insists that no one creditor should be given priority over another, even when that priority is a CCJ.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 6:16 PM

An Individual Voluntary Arrangement, or an IVA, as it generally called, is a mechanism used for helping people with serious debt problems become debt free.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 2:39 PM

When you realise that you have a serious debt problem, it is quite natural to look for the quickest debt solution, to ease the anxiety of your situation.

This anxiety is based around seeking protection from your creditors.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 6:11 PM

In most Individual Voluntary Arrangement cases it will be necessary to open a new bank account, and usually, the sooner the better.

This is because, in the majority of cases, people with debt problems have at least one debt with their current preferred bank.


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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 11:05 AM

Firstly, get your credit file here

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 4:57 AM

This is one of the most important questions facing people with a serious debt problem and, to be honest, it can be an extremely difficult question to answer.

Often people who are in this situation believe that Bankruptcy is their only option, and are often unaware that an Individual Voluntary Arrangement even exists, as a viable alternative to Bankruptcy.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 5:25 PM

Individual Voluntary Arrangements are administered by Insolvency Practitioners (I.P.s), and there are many based all over the country. As in all walks of life though, some are better than others, so finding a reputable Insolvency Practitioner when you need one is not always straight forward.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 11:38 AM

The way that an Individual Voluntary Arrangement affects the equity in a family home can have a serious impact on the decision as to whether an Individual Voluntary Arrangement is a realistic solution for people with serious debt problems.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 8:45 AM

Do I choose an Individual Voluntary Arrangement over a Loan?

This is a question we are asked many times here at myIVA-Adviser.com by people looking for ways out of debt.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 3:53 PM

Understanding Individual Voluntary Arrangements can be a complex business.

Each Individual Voluntary Arrangement is unique and has its own complexities, but here at myIVA-Adviser.com we firmly believe that it makes good sense to explain to each client in full detail how an Individual Voluntary Arrangement would work for them specifically to their circumstances.

For general Individual Voluntary Arrangement help we provide a series of guides for you to download.

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 2:49 PM

Although the subject of Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) can be quite complex, in principal the actual Individual Voluntary Arrangement concept is based on a very simple idea, and it works like this...

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 9:58 AM

It's a good question we get asked a lot here at myIVA-Adviser.com

"What is a Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) ?"

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Posted by Iain Wrenshall at 4:30 PM

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