Hi Chillypink.

So we think most firms would take no issue with this after you have been discharged (but before the trustee is discharged).

We have, I'm afraid, heard about one or two firms that take a stance that they retain an interest in a sale until they are also discharged.

I think you should contact your former trustee to see what they say.

Thanks TDA, I read the AIB stance and it seems they say they can't after you are discharged and have your form 5 and pay the fee. I've contacted them just to check.

Hi Chillypink, where did you read the AIB stance regarding only needing a form 5 discharge providing the abandonment fee has been paid ?

Hi Chillypink.

I'm not sure whether you're referring to speaking with the AIB or with your trustee.

We'd strongly suggest speaking with your trustee. We know that one or two firms are taking the position that they can take the equity (or block a sale) if they remain in office.

In each case we've seen here this has been sorted out OK in the end, but only after a lot of hassle and worry first. Whatever the AIB says, it may not stop this trouble when the trust deed is picked up by the solicitors just before the point of legal transfer.

Hi I've spoken to my trustee and they have issued a letter confirming they have no hold over my property.

Really glad to hear that Chillypink.

I think most firms would do exactly the same, we've just heard about a couple doing otherwise.

That's great news.

Glad it all worked out!

Yes TDA - I have heard this before as well. Arguably if the trustee has accepted the £500 then they have relinquished their interest in the property. We have sought legal advice on this before and they are in agreement.