Costs and Fees
The costs and fees charged by the Bailiff depend upon the type of debt.
County Court Judgement
No charges for signing a walking possession agreement.
A fee for the issue of a warrant to seize goods. The creditor pays the fee and it is added to the debt. The amount depends upon whether the judgement is from a normal county court or a bulk centre county court.
Amount of Debt County Court
- £125 or less: £15-£20
- More than £125: £35-£40
Council Tax and Community Charge
The Bailiff visits the premises but does not gain entry:
- 1st visit - £20
- 2nd visit - £15
The Bailiff gains entry, lists and takes "possession" of the goods (the goods are not necessarily removed):
- Debt less than £100: £20
- Debt more than £100:
- 20% of first £100
- 4% of the next £400
- 2% of the next £1500
The bailiff makes one attendance with a vehicle and intends to remove goods (where the bailiff has previously gained entry, listed, taken "possession" but not removed the goods):
- Reasonable costs and fees: Around £50.
The bailiff removes and stores goods: reasonable costs and fees.
The bailiff takes walking possession of the goods (the debtor has signed a walking possession agreement): £10.00.