If deciding whether to seek assistance from an enforcement agency, it is worth understanding how they will help and work with you. While our team work differently depending on the case, here is a brief overview of how our bailiffs (now known as enforcement officers) and the rest of our team work to help you. […]
When do I need a pre-sue report?
When it comes to collecting a debt, there are many different avenues and methods available that can help you to retrieve any losses but sometimes these can prove unsuccessful. What underpins all your attempts is whether your debtor has the financial ability to repay the debt and this is something that you are likely to […]
Do I need an Affidavit?
The term affidavit has the unusual distinction of being a legal term many people have probably heard before. In Latin affidavit basically means “to swear an oath” which is exactly what an affidavit is. An affidavit is a sworn document that can be used as evidence in court, often when the person is not able […]
Able Investigations assist local church group in tricky eviction
Recently, we were tasked with helping a local charity regain control of their property near the city centre. A complex situation arose when squatters occupied the building. From then on, a local minister took steps to request occupants leave the premises, however, after they refused to leave a court order was approved. (more…)
Understanding the right to rent
The “right to rent” was introduced in the Immigration Act 2014 (2014 Act) and cemented in July 2016 by the Immigration Act 2016 (2016 Act). (more…)
2016 Festive Opening Times for Able Investigations
This year, on Christmas and Boxing Day, you will be unable to get in touch with our team by calling our main phone number as our offices will be shut on Sunday the 25th and Monday the 26th December. If you do happen to need emergency assistance, you can contact Steve Wood on 07721 460028, […]
The four stages of a writ of control
If you are in a position where you need to recover money owed to you, but know the debtor does not have the funds to pay, then it is likely you will need to seize goods to cover their debt. Using a high court order called a writ of control allows you to take control […]
What is the law surrounding car repossessions?
You have a signed finance agreement on your desk from a customer who bought a car and drove it away from the car lot with a big smile on his face. But a couple of years down the line he realised it was a bit out of his price range or his circumstances changed, so […]
What to do when squatters reside in your holiday park
As winter is often ‘down season’ for holiday parks, they can easily become targets for squatters. Once these uninvited guests have taken up residence it can be difficult to remove them, so if you are a holiday park owner your approach should be two-fold. (more…)
Able Investigations featured in RICS Land Journal
In a recent article by Steve Wood, our managing director, published in the Land Journal, we discussed the difficulties surrounding trespassers who are living on your private land. (more…)