Debt recovery, in plain English
Practical guides for getting paid — from late-payment interest to choosing the right agency.
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 RecoveryDebt 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 AgencyHow 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 AgencyDebt 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 PaymentLetter 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 PaymentHow 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 PaymentHow 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 RecoverySmall 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