Tag: Debt Collection

  • Paying bills and expenses after someone dies

    When someone passes away, settling their estate involves discharging all outstanding debts and managing expenses related to their death – such as funeral costs. It’s important to ensure that a deceased person leaves behind a legacy of balance for those left behind. When someone has died, their estate is liable for paying their outstanding debts.…

  • WHICH TYPE OF BUSINESSES USUALLY USE A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY?

    Whether it is simply for advice surrounding problem invoices or for an ongoing credit control service, debt collection agencies are used by thousands of businesses of all kinds across the UK. Why do companies use external providers when it comes to debt collection and credit control: Regain time and resource to focus on newer invoices…

  • Late Payment – what are my rights if a supplier refuses to pay on time?

    As a small business owner, getting paid on time for all your transactions is essential. A late payment to a small business affects the business in many ways, from potentially not being able to pay staff or not being able to pay rent on time. What is the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act…

  • Prevention and management of rent arrears

    Timely rental collection is key to maintaining a healthy revenue stream. Ultimately, this is what makes a functioning property business where bills are paid on time and balanced in accounting books. However, rent arrears have increased nationally in the last few years, presenting concerns for landlords and the government around reliance on legal action. This…

  • Cost of living increase

    A recent article rom the BBC has suggested that millions now have no savings as prices soar A quarter of UK adults have less than £100 set aside in savings, a survey suggests, leaving them vulnerable to rising and unexpected bills. The lack of a financial safety net means many have to borrow money to…

  • Credit management and debt recovery specialists

    Churchill Recovery Solutions aim to improve the cash flow of our clients. Our managed legal service means we support you through legal action to ensure you recover the money that’s rightfully yours. Our fully trained staff are able to advise and navigate you through the legal process from starting a claim through to enforcement if…

  • More than two million UK households are in debt

    The number of UK households in arrears on their energy bills soared to record levels in the second quarter of this year, with more than two million behind on their electricity payments. The number of UK households in arrears on their energy bills soared to record levels in the second quarter of this year, with…

  • 1 in 10 ‘buy now, pay later’ shoppers chased by debt collectors

    One in 10 shoppers who use buy now pay later have been chased by debt collectors, according to Citizens Advice. In February the Treasury said services would become a regulated activity policed by the Financial Conduct Authority. Regulators have been urged to crack down on ‘buy now, pay later’ firms after a damning report revealed…