Credit Searchs

i think it is two years although i could be wrong...

i was reading one of those credit secrets things and they said... hang on i might as well copy paste.. i don't know if it is true though...

"To remove excessive searches write to the people that requested the searches asking them to provide written proof that you said they could request searches or remove the search in question.

Most lenders destroy the paper work or erase your details from their computer if you do not get credit. If they can not prove you agreed, they must remove the offending searches.

I got Barclays Bank to remove several searches this way but It did take me 2 letters to do it"

Without a hint of irony, "MadCrazyNewbie" astounded uk.finance on 23 Jun 2004 by announcing:

Experian keep them for 12 months. Equifax keep them for 2 years.