If Someone Was Declared Bankrupt 2 Years Ago Would That Person Be Able To Buy A Property Without Fear Of It Being Sold Off To Pay Back His Creditors?

The question was put to solve a disagreement over who is right or wrong. I thought the time limit was 7 years, someone else said the law had changed and it was only a year. This doesnt make sense to me as it seems a very convenient way out of ones responsibilities with no come back.