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Coronavirus brings temporary end to property evictions and house sales in Scotland

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Evictions from properties have been suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic by the government body that handles bankruptcies in Scotland.

The Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) said it has also suspended sales of properties until further notice. The move is part of emergency measures being introduced by the Scottish Government agency in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The AiBi is seeking to simplify the procedures for those seeking to become bankrupt, with greater flexibility also promised for those who need more time to pay back cash owed through a Debt Arrangement Scheme.

AiB deals with approximately 80% of bankruptcy cases in Scotland and it has urged other trustees to show similar leniency and flexibility.

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