Possession Proceedings | The Downward Trend
It seems strange to us that the Government is using landlords as a scapegoat for the housing crisis when today’s stats on landlord possession proceedings show a downward trend across England and [...]
Are Warrants of Possession False Economy?
We heard a tale this week from one of our client community which just underlined to us – and we hope all our readers – about why Writs of Possession are such a good investment. And also why Warr [...]
Diversity in Enforcement and Security Services
In all walks of life, the need to strive for diversity and inclusion is a hallmark of modern business life. We have been so fortunate in Shergroup to build a global business which continues to dr [...]
Enforcement | Is it “Duress” or “Necessary”?
Claire Sandbrook, Shergroup’s CEO writes: In recent days I have reviewed two cases involving taking a vehicle into legal control under a High Court Writ. In both cases the value of the judgment [...]
One Report Too Many? Or Sensible Suggestions | Sandbrook Comments on the MoJ Select Committee Report
Our CEO, Claire Sandbrook, writes today on her view of the recent Ministry of Justice Select Committee report on the enforcement of debt and bailiffs which was published last week – see http://bi [...]
They Work For You | Enforcement in Balance
Enforcement services are controversial so it is not surprising they come up on our radar here at Shergroup in the form of parliamentary questions. The latest question from Rachel Reeves is to ask [...]
Bailiffs are not “Unregulated”, But More Can Be Done
Our CEO, Claire Sandbrook, comments on BAFTA Awards in London last night and the comments made by one particular award category. “I enjoy watching the BAFTAs, as many of us do, but I picked up on [...]
Eviction Help
A useful link from the MoJ today highlights the availability of the Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes (‘HPCDS’” or ‘Scheme’) which offers “on-the-day” emergency face to face advice and advoca [...]
Only 52% of Invoices paid on time!!
Just 52% of invoices sent during 2017 were paid on time or within three days of payment deadlines, according to research by accountancy software firm FreeAgent. But as Claire Sandbrook weighs in o [...]