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Hi guys, been reading through this site for a few days and decided to give it a go. Went to Halifax and requested all my statements up to March 2005 (I have from then on). Lady asked why I wanted them, said I was having problems with ex-girlfriend and had to prove that I was solely paying the mortgage. Anyway, paid the £5 and she said they'd be sent out tonight, so should get them early next week.

 

Wish me luck :)

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

22/08/06 - Preliminary Letter sent requesting full repayment of charges

06/09/06 - LBA sent to bank

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Welcome to the site...........and good excuses (always blame the missus ha ha )

 

 

 

Looks like you made a good start anyway ....take some time to read up some more.....if you need further help just shout out !

 

;)

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cheers martin, I've already inserted the charges that I've got statements for, so just waiting for the others and it'll be all systems go

 

apologies to any women that may be offended, that was the first thing that came into my head. And my ex was a bit of a dragon

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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Honesty is a good policy tho eh ?

 

 

;)

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hi guys, got my statements through today (two sets of each) and totalled up to £3,276. Gonna send a preliminary letter off tomorrow, why do I get the feeling that I'm going to be the one that goes all the way to court?

 

Anyway, wish me luck

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

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Well done now on to the second stage !!

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haha you make it sound so easy

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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Hello.

Its funny but I also feel that I will be the first one to go to court!!.. I am just about to send off my Letter Before Action... why do guys always pretend (ref. girlfriend and morgage) when the truth is even better??

 

Not offended by this the fib...just amused!!!:D

If I have been of any help to you please be kind enough to click on my scales! Thank you

 

:D Halifax Bank...December 2006 ..... WON! 1 week after N1 filed.

:eek: Lloyds TSB....... April 2007 Lloyds TSB.....WON, 1 day before prelim. court date, still went before judge.

:p Nationwide.........April 2007 Nationwide.......WON, 3 weeks after N1 filed.

:rolleyes: Nat West....June 2007 (on behalf of friend) Settled after LBA and before filing.

:smile:HSBC - full settlement ...on behalf of my son...

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Brad I cant think of an easier way to get hold of a couple of grand legally by sending a couple of letters and filling in half a dozen forms.......especially when theres someone there to give you a lift if you get stuck !!

 

 

;)

 

Of course no-one is saying it cant get tedious.......and at times a little frustrating.

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Hello.

Its funny but I also feel that I will be the first one to go to court!!.. I am just about to send off my Letter Before Action... why do guys always pretend (ref. girlfriend and morgage) when the truth is even better??

 

Not offended by this the fib...just amused!!!:D

 

Not unusual, many's the time I've blamed my ex-husband for my money problems - always does the trick if needed.

Abbey Prelim Letter sent 16/06/06 - LBA sent 30/06/06 - MCOL served 22/07/06 - Acknowledged 26/07/06 - Defended 16/08/2006 - Settled 20/09/06 :o

Abbey 2 Prelim Letter sent 22/09/06

Abbey 2 LBA sent 9/10/06

MCOL 03/11/06

Cap One Prelim sent 28/06/06 - LBA sent 13/07/06

MCOL served 05/08/06 - Acknowledged 02/08/06 - Served 05/08/2006 -Settled in full 22/08/06 :D :D

Halifax Prelim sent 03/07/06 - LBA sent 17/07/06

MCOL issued 03/08/06 - settled in full 09/08/06 :D

MBNA S.A.R sent 21/08/06 Settled 21/09/06 :-o

Morgan Stanley S.A.R sent 29/09/06

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Ahhh...Ex Husbands, now there is a subject!

If I have been of any help to you please be kind enough to click on my scales! Thank you

 

:D Halifax Bank...December 2006 ..... WON! 1 week after N1 filed.

:eek: Lloyds TSB....... April 2007 Lloyds TSB.....WON, 1 day before prelim. court date, still went before judge.

:p Nationwide.........April 2007 Nationwide.......WON, 3 weeks after N1 filed.

:rolleyes: Nat West....June 2007 (on behalf of friend) Settled after LBA and before filing.

:smile:HSBC - full settlement ...on behalf of my son...

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Hi Brad

I requsted my statements via post the day before you, wish i'd have called into branch now, im sure im in for a long wait!

 

I too feel like knowing my luck i will be the first to end up on court!!

 

Good luck mate!

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No ones gonna end up in court.............At least theres no signs of that happening :)

 

They have had a couple of months to do an escape act but even Houdini could not help them with this one.

 

The bottom line is if they did defend a case and it was ruled against them.....then the whole country would be on the case knowing that it was a foregone conclusion..............The banks know that and so do we.

 

;)

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Ahhh...Ex Husbands, now there is a subject!

 

uh oh....can open, worms everywhere!!

 

cheers for the support guys, this site is really amazing :)

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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cheers brad! all support is a real boost, and i hope get ur money back quickly!

prelim letter sent acc#1 july31st

total £1121

 

prelim letter sent acc#2 august 2nd

total £1898

 

LBA letter sent august 18th

 

MCOL filed 18th sept

Issued 19th sept

Acknowledged 20th sept

22nd sept Letter recieved from halifax full reimbursment in next 5 working days!

 

:p@ halifax

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got the standard "we're sorry about your complaint, we'll get back to you eventually" letter today.

 

seems pretty quick, only posted my letter out tuesday. Wonder if they'll be so prompt when it comes to repaying me....

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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hi guys, sorry to be a nuisance and ask a question that's undoubtedly been covered lots of times before, but I sent my LBA off Wednesday and yesterday I had a letter from Halifax offering a feeble amount.

 

As I've already sent them the LBA off, do I now need to send them a letter accepting it as partial offer?

 

Cheers for your help (in advance)

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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06/09/06 - LBA sent to bank

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We advise it yes, because if it went to court it would go in your favour

:) Go on ... you know you want to click me :)

:lol:don't be like the banks - give a little back :lol:

:D There was a time before CAG but now CAG is here we are the empowered! :D

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thanks mechs, that's what I thought, but wanted to double check.

 

kinda paranoid I suppose

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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06/09/06 - LBA sent to bank

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cheers mechs, that's what i thought, but just wanted to make sure

 

kinda paranoid i suppose

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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06/09/06 - LBA sent to bank

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hi guys me again....can start court proceedings this friday (but got to leave it until next week until I get paid), but I received another offer today of £1,250 in "full & final settlement". Is it worth my while sending another rejection letter or will I be better off holding and issuing court proceedings?

 

Thanks again

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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Hey Brad,

 

As far as I'm aware from reading around, the advice is if the 14 days is up for LBA then you dont need to send another rejection letter before starting your claim.

 

Missy xx

Halifax Sept 2006- SAR, Prelimanary Letter, LBA, MCOL, Settled & WON! :lol:

MBNA started March 09- SAR,Prelimanary Letter, LBA, WON! :lol:

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cheers missy, that's what I thought

 

how's your claim going? You're at about the same stage as me aint ya?

"Banks are people that will lend you an umbrella when it's sunny, but demand it back the minute it starts raining"

 

Brad v Halifax

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06/09/06 - LBA sent to bank

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Yeh...Am all set to do my claim today- however I'm a little concerned over recent happenings with the courts moving towards pushing a possible test case.

 

The thought of mine being the ONE- terrfies me!! And knowing my luck...

 

Also, I'm borrowing the money to file my claim and dont wanna be stuck in limbo while the courts await possible test case, so unsure whtehr to proceed or wait at the moment.

 

I know everyone feels the same and are in the same situation but I really wouldnt have the time to attend xtra meetings if it was transferred to the other court.

 

Feeling a little dis-illusioned today :(

Halifax Sept 2006- SAR, Prelimanary Letter, LBA, MCOL, Settled & WON! :lol:

MBNA started March 09- SAR,Prelimanary Letter, LBA, WON! :lol:

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