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Sunderland City Council
Civic Centre
Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR2 7DN

Tel. (0191) 520 5555
Calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes
An IVA is a legally-binding arrangement between you and your creditors that is drawn up by a qualified insolvency practitioner (usually an accountant).  You must agree to pay money, as a lump sum, instalments, or both.  In return, your creditors will:
  • write-off part of the debt and;
  • not take court action against you or make you bankrupt.

You have to pay all the costs and fees and also a large amount of the debt, so it is realistic only if you have a fair amount of spare money or things you can sell to pay your debts.

If you are considering this option, you should shop around to compare the fees an insolvency practitioner would charge.

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last updated 16/08/07