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5 simple steps to rebuilding your credit score
24th April 2018If your credit score has been affected by problem debt, you may be looking for ways to start rebuilding it and getting on with your financial future. Whether you are still struggling with your debt or have entered into an official debt management or insolvency procedure such as a Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS), Trust Deed […]
How to clear your council tax arrears with a trust deed
6th March 2018If you’re worried that the council might take action against you for non-payment of council tax, entering into a Scottish trust deed can be a beneficial step. It stops legal action by all creditors included in the arrangement, and provides a ‘safe haven’ from which to regain control of your finances. As council tax arrears […]
How to restore credit rating after Scottish debt programme has been satisfied
5th March 2018A debt payment programme (DPP) remains on your credit file for six years, along with other default markers and court judgments that have been made against you. This can seriously affect your ability to borrow for this period of time, and longer. Even if you can secure borrowing, lenders are only likely to offer unfavourable […]
I’ve received a Simple Procedure Notice of Claim – what now?
4th March 2018If you owe a debt of £5,000 or less, your creditor may send you a Simple Procedure Notice of Claim. This is a relatively new procedure that was brought in by the Scottish government and commenced on 28th November 2016 – their intention being to make it easier to resolve debt disputes. So if you’ve […]