Did they put that in writing to you Belle? Were you allowed pay the solicitor and auctioneer from the proceeds by the bank?
Obvoiusly once you were gone abroad they decided not to pursue it as they can't find you. BUT and this is for everybody, (and I've mentioned it on here before) after the 80's bubble in the UK the banks let things lie, but once people were back on their feet, and earning and back into property, and just before statutory time limits to pursue were up, the banks came back, so be careful everybody on your timings.
Obvoiusly once you were gone abroad they decided not to pursue it as they can't find you. BUT and this is for everybody, (and I've mentioned it on here before) after the 80's bubble in the UK the banks let things lie, but once people were back on their feet, and earning and back into property, and just before statutory time limits to pursue were up, the banks came back, so be careful everybody on your timings.