Can a CCJ be enforced after 6 years?
If you owe money you can’t or won’t repay, a County Court Judgement is a common tool creditors use to force your hand – but how long is a CCJ active for, and is there a time limit that means you won’t have to repay after a certain number of years? In this blog we’ll examine what […]
How to remove a charging order from a property?
A charging order is a court order that seeks to compel you to settle unpaid debt, by securing the outstanding debt against your home or another property you own. In this post we’ll examine what a charging order is, what the charging order process involves and, most importantly, how to remove a charging order that’s […]
Does Universal Credit affect credit score?
The UK government has recently shook up the traditional benefits system and replaced the following benefits with Universal Credit: Jobseeker’s Allowance, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Working Tax Credit, and Child Tax Credit. With millions of former older-style claimants expected to be transferred in the next few years and it impossible […]
Can you get a mortgage with a CCJ?
Whether you’re buying your first home or looking to move, finding the right mortgage isn’t always easy. And if you have a County Court Judgement (CCJ) finding a mortgage provider can seem even more difficult. However, the good news is there is support available when applying for a mortgage with a CCJ. Here we look at what […]
Attachment of Earnings – All you need to know
If you have outstanding debts, you may have had companies you owe money to mention an ‘attachment of earnings order’. A quick search about an attachment of earnings will tell you that it’s a way of recovering a debt directly from your wages or benefits. Understandably, this is quite a worrying idea – so it’s […]
Court Enforcement Services – Help & Advice
If you’re struggling with money and falling behind with payments, you’ll often find yourself dealing with debt collection agencies and high court enforcement officers. ‘Court Enforcement Services Ltd’ are a company that provides these kinds of services for creditors (people or companies who are owed money). Since many of their duties involve dealing with debtors […]
I Have A CCJ But Dont Know Who From
A County Court Judgment (CCJ) can significantly reduce your credit rating. If you’ve discovered that you’ve got one on your credit report, it might be stopping you getting types of credit – including a mortgage, a car loan, a credit card or even a bank account. This can be even more of a problem if […]
Can I Get a DWP Overpayment Write Off?
Today, more than ever before, people’s money is expected to go a long way – food, energy bills, living expenses, and much more. If you suddenly get a letter asking you to pay back overpaid benefit payments, it can turn your world upside-down. It can be very tricky to find accurate information about why benefit […]
Statute barred debt – All you need to know
If you have debt that you haven’t acknowledged or made payments towards for a number of years, there is a good chance it could be statute barred. But what is statute barred debt and how long do you have to wait until a debt becomes statute barred? In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you […]
How long can a debt be chased UK?
If you have debt, you might be wondering how long a creditor (the person or company you owe money to) can legally chase you for the money owed. This is a fairly common question amongst people dealing with debt but with so much information out there, it can be difficult to get a straightforward answer. […]
