Many people threaten bankruptcy with a Statutory Demand but few rarely see it through as Robert rightly says the chances of getting what you're owed are slim to none. Also, the average costs for a solicitor to draw up a...
Hi Jason, Sorry to hear of your tenant woes. For info, I wrote an article on the subject earlier in the year which should be of some help: https://www.property118.com/disposing-of-goods-left-in-properties-after-eviction/83626/
This is not uncommon but it will often take a good few months for people to 'pop up' again. We spend a small fortune on tracing software and our in-house trace department would usually expect to wait 3 months before...
Reply to the comment left by "ashley peters" at "22/04/2016 - 20:20": With respect Peter, what relevance is that to the subject matter? Back on topic, Robert is right regarding something is better than nothing. Our powers are indeed somewhat...
Jamie makes a good point. I wrote an article on it last year as we found it difficult to manage expectations on such an emotive subject. https://www.property118.com/the-challenges-of-recovering-rent-arrears-from-residential-tenants/77625/
It's a tricky one I'm afraid. We regularly see Judges in the County Court allow what we consider to be paltry amounts as an arrangement to settle a judgment. I would advise your best bet is to do your research...
Reply to the comment left by "Luke P" at "21/03/2016 - 22:31": Hi Luke, Just to advise that The Sheriffs Office has never broadcast a residential eviction on our TV show. I think you are getting confused with "Can't Pay...
Get some prices on eviction first though as some agents just add fees to the charges of the actual HCEO. As a guide we would usually charge £395 plus VAT for a standard eviction. We've heard of some charging £800...
Here's a question. In the SDLT summary it states: The government has decided to increase the 18 month period to 36 months, for both of the scenarios set out above, as the most appropriate way to provide additional support. This...
Hi Gareth, reporting should really be within 3 days of a visit but this will depend on each HCEO company their processes and staffing. The reason 3 days is sensible is because this will allow any response from the debtor...
Reply to the comment left by "Ann Large" at "28/01/2016 - 12:49": Hi Ann, It will likely come down to what assets of value the debtors have. Unfortunately posts on Facebook rarely reflect a person's true financial position and often...
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Wilson" at "19/01/2016 - 18:56": Hi Gareth, If you send it on to me personally I will oversee the matter. My contact details are on my profile. However, as stated unless the existing...
I'm surprised at this as it would seem to me they are missing out on an opportunity to recover enforcement fees in the matter. However, despite some fancy websites there a few new small HCEO companies in the market that...
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Wilson" at "18/01/2016 - 11:27": Whilst I understand their caution in relation to an upcoming hearing as a writ has been issued the HCEO now has a lawful duty to the creditor to...
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Wilson" at "17/01/2016 - 16:53": Hi Gareth, The HCEOs do not have to wait for the application to be heard as only a "stay of execution" prevents enforcement action. Having said that the...
Reply to the comment left by "Chris Byways" at "17/01/2016 - 14:58": Thanks Chris. You are right this was us. Our enforcement officer undertakes the repossession and we regularly use 'The Lockfather' as he is a former enforcement officer of...
Reply to the comment left by "Chris Byways" at "17/01/2016 - 11:01": Dear Chris, I've been unable to find episode 4 as only episode 5 is available on Sky. Are you sure it was a writ from The Sheriffs Office?...
Reply to the comment left by "Nearly Legal" at "07/01/2016 - 11:58": Afternoon Giles, Firstly, apologies for my delayed reply. This has been due to being struck down by the dreaded post-Christmas man flu and being out of the office...
Unfortunately, the author (an anti-eviction solicitor) is misinformed and has not read the recent Guidance Notes issued by the Senior Master of the High Court. I am out of the office at present but when in, shall post the details....
20th September 2016, 10 years ago
Many people threaten bankruptcy with a Statutory Demand but few rarely see it through as Robert rightly says the chances of getting what you're owed are slim to none. Also, the average costs for a solicitor to draw up a...
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Hi Jason, Sorry to hear of your tenant woes. For info, I wrote an article on the subject earlier in the year which should be of some help: https://www.property118.com/disposing-of-goods-left-in-properties-after-eviction/83626/
Read More →28th April 2016, 10 years ago
This is not uncommon but it will often take a good few months for people to 'pop up' again. We spend a small fortune on tracing software and our in-house trace department would usually expect to wait 3 months before...
Read More →Reply to comment left by ashley peters at 22/04/2016 - 21:02
Reply to the comment left by "ashley peters" at "22/04/2016 - 21:02": No problem and apologies from me for getting your name wrong!
Read More →Reply to comment left by ashley peters at 22/04/2016 - 20:20
Reply to the comment left by "ashley peters" at "22/04/2016 - 20:20": With respect Peter, what relevance is that to the subject matter? Back on topic, Robert is right regarding something is better than nothing. Our powers are indeed somewhat...
Read More →22nd April 2016, 10 years ago
Jamie makes a good point. I wrote an article on it last year as we found it difficult to manage expectations on such an emotive subject. https://www.property118.com/the-challenges-of-recovering-rent-arrears-from-residential-tenants/77625/
Read More →21st April 2016, 10 years ago
It's a tricky one I'm afraid. We regularly see Judges in the County Court allow what we consider to be paltry amounts as an arrangement to settle a judgment. I would advise your best bet is to do your research...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Luke P at 21/03/2016 - 22:31
Reply to the comment left by "Luke P" at "21/03/2016 - 22:31": Hi Luke, Just to advise that The Sheriffs Office has never broadcast a residential eviction on our TV show. I think you are getting confused with "Can't Pay...
Read More →18th March 2016, 10 years ago
Get some prices on eviction first though as some agents just add fees to the charges of the actual HCEO. As a guide we would usually charge £395 plus VAT for a standard eviction. We've heard of some charging £800...
Read More →16th March 2016, 10 years ago
Here's a question. In the SDLT summary it states: The government has decided to increase the 18 month period to 36 months, for both of the scenarios set out above, as the most appropriate way to provide additional support. This...
Read More →28th January 2016, 10 years ago
Hi Gareth, reporting should really be within 3 days of a visit but this will depend on each HCEO company their processes and staffing. The reason 3 days is sensible is because this will allow any response from the debtor...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ann Large at 28/01/2016 - 12:49
Reply to the comment left by "Ann Large" at "28/01/2016 - 12:49": Hi Ann, It will likely come down to what assets of value the debtors have. Unfortunately posts on Facebook rarely reflect a person's true financial position and often...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gareth Wilson at 19/01/2016 - 18:56
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Wilson" at "19/01/2016 - 18:56": Hi Gareth, If you send it on to me personally I will oversee the matter. My contact details are on my profile. However, as stated unless the existing...
Read More →19th January 2016, 10 years ago
I'm surprised at this as it would seem to me they are missing out on an opportunity to recover enforcement fees in the matter. However, despite some fancy websites there a few new small HCEO companies in the market that...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gareth Wilson at 18/01/2016 - 11:27
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Wilson" at "18/01/2016 - 11:27": Whilst I understand their caution in relation to an upcoming hearing as a writ has been issued the HCEO now has a lawful duty to the creditor to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gareth Wilson at 17/01/2016 - 16:53
Reply to the comment left by "Gareth Wilson" at "17/01/2016 - 16:53": Hi Gareth, The HCEOs do not have to wait for the application to be heard as only a "stay of execution" prevents enforcement action. Having said that the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Byways at 17/01/2016 - 14:58
Reply to the comment left by "Chris Byways" at "17/01/2016 - 14:58": Thanks Chris. You are right this was us. Our enforcement officer undertakes the repossession and we regularly use 'The Lockfather' as he is a former enforcement officer of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Byways at 17/01/2016 - 11:01
Reply to the comment left by "Chris Byways" at "17/01/2016 - 11:01": Dear Chris, I've been unable to find episode 4 as only episode 5 is available on Sky. Are you sure it was a writ from The Sheriffs Office?...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Nearly Legal at 07/01/2016 - 11:58
Reply to the comment left by "Nearly Legal" at "07/01/2016 - 11:58": Afternoon Giles, Firstly, apologies for my delayed reply. This has been due to being struck down by the dreaded post-Christmas man flu and being out of the office...
Read More →7th January 2016, 10 years ago
Unfortunately, the author (an anti-eviction solicitor) is misinformed and has not read the recent Guidance Notes issued by the Senior Master of the High Court. I am out of the office at present but when in, shall post the details....
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