Resources

Debt recovery, in plain English

Practical guides for getting paid — from late-payment interest to choosing the right agency.

Rent Arrears

Tenant left owing rent? A landlord's guide to recovering arrears

How UK landlords can recover rent arrears from current and former tenants — the routes for residential and commercial lets, and when to bring in a specialist agency.

14 July 2026
Debt Recovery

Debt collection agency vs small claims court: which route for your unpaid invoice?

Should you instruct a debt collection agency or take a debtor to the small claims court? A UK comparison of cost, speed, effort and when each route makes sense.

11 July 2026
Debt Collection Agency

How to choose a debt collection agency: fees, checks and red flags

How to pick a UK debt collection agency you can trust — the fee models compared, the regulation to check, the questions to ask, and the warning signs to walk away from.

8 July 2026
Debt Collection Agency

Debt collection agency fees explained: no-win-no-fee vs commission vs fixed

How UK debt collection agencies charge — no-collection-no-fee, commission and fixed fees compared — with the pros, cons and which model suits which debt.

1 July 2026
Late Payment

Letter before action: what to send before you escalate

What a letter before action is, what to put in it, and the rules that apply when you're chasing an individual — plus a free tool that writes one for you.

24 June 2026
Late Payment

How much interest and compensation can you charge on a late invoice?

The interest and compensation you can legally add to an overdue UK commercial invoice — plain English, worked examples and a free letter.

17 June 2026
Late Payment

How long can you chase an unpaid invoice? UK time limits explained

How long you have to recover an unpaid invoice in the UK — the six-year limitation period, what resets the clock, and why waiting costs you money.

10 June 2026
Debt Recovery

Small business debt recovery: how to get paid, step by step

The stages of recovering an unpaid invoice as a UK small business — from a friendly reminder to court action — and exactly when to escalate to the next step.

3 June 2026