Wolverhampton Homes reappoint Dukes
We’re proud to be reappointed for Wolverhampton Homes for their debt collection contract, recovering: social housing related debt for former tenants such as rent arrears, court costs, recharge repairs, hard-standing and gardening service debts.
Breathing Space FAQs - What constitutes “arrears” in relation to council tax and business rates?
What constitutes “arrears” in relation to council tax and business rates?
Successful appointment onto the North Devon District Council contract
Dukes are pleased to announce that we have been appointed as the sole supplier for North Devon District Council recovering Council Tax, Business Rates, Parking and Sundry debt.
North East Derbyshire Enforcement and Debt Collection Services appoint Dukes
Dukes are proud to have been appointed as one of the three suppliers for the North East Derbyshire Enforcement and Debt Collection Services contract.
Debt Awareness Week 2021
We understand the crucial role we play in our customer’s journey to a life that is debt free, so to help support the campaign we will be sharing new content on our customer Facebook page all week, to encourage them to take #thefirststep.
The impending Debt Respite Scheme - Breathing Space Regulations
The Debt Respite Scheme SI 2020/1311 (Breathing Space) comes into force in England and Wales on 4th May 2021.
It gives individuals with problem debt the right to a statutory respite period, enabling them to work with a debt advisor to find an appropriate long-term debt solution. A welcome development, particularly given the rising numbers of people being negatively impacted financially by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Are PCN debts allowable debts in Breathing Space?
We've seen there's been questions around Penalty Charge Notices and the validity of these 'debtors' applying for Breathing Space. To explain this clearly, we have included a break down of the regulations below for you:
Identifying Vulnerability - Webinar
Now more than ever, Local Authorities and enforcement companies alike, have a key role to play in the early identification of vulnerable debtors whose circumstances affect their ability to manage their finances and take control of their debt(s).