Depending which stage of the process you are at, it might be possible to sell, hide, or remove your goods from your home. But you must be sure which stage you are at before considering this course of action:
- It is fine to sell, hide, or remove your goods if you haven’t yet received the first ‘notice of enforcement’
- If you have received this notice, but haven’t yet been visited by the bailiff, you can hide or remove goods, but sold goods still be seized as if they still belonged to you – the bailiff doesn’t have to recognise the sale
- It is vital that you don’t sell, hide, or remove your goods once the bailiff has visited and a control order is in place – to do so would be a criminal offence.
The best way to ensure a difficult situation doesn’t escalate into an upsetting and traumatic one is to seek impartial expert advice as soon as you receive any written notification from a bailiff – don’t ignore the letter in the hope that it will all just go away.
Our advice can help you formulate a reasonable budget and repayment plan and put you on the front foot in your response to any debt collection organisations.
And always remember that bailiffs simply want to collect the debt, and if you offer a clear and agreeable path to achieving this, they will be keen to work with you and will be just as keen as you to avoid escalating the situation.
We are more than happy to help you ensure that you receive the advice and planning guidance you need. To discuss your situation, just get in touch.