The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014

The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014

Calculation of Fees by Reference to Value of Sum Sought To Be Recovered

Fees are calculated by multiplying the amount of the sum to be recovered which exceeds £1500 by the percentage indicated in the relevant column of the following table:

Fee Stage / Fixed Fee / Percentage Fee (percentage of sum to be recovered exceeding £1500)
Compliance Stage / £75.00 / 0%
Enforcement Stage / £235.00 / 7.5%
Sale or Disposal Stage / £110.00 / 7.5%

The following disbursements are recoverable provided that they are reasonably and actually incurred:

(a) The cost of storing goods which have been taken into control and removed from the premises or highway;

(b) The cost of hiring a locksmith to gain access to premises when using reasonable force to enter them

(c) Court fees in relation to any application made by the enforcement agent in relation to the enforcement powers which are granted

Disbursements Recoverable from the Debtor in Relation to Sale of Goods by Auction or Private Sale

Where the sale is held on premises provided by the auctioneer conducting the sale, the enforcement agent may recover from the debtor –

(a) A sum in respect of the auctioneer’s commission not exceeding 15% of the sum realised by the sale of the goods;

(b) The auctioneer’s out of pocket expenses; and

(c) Reasonable disbursements incurred in respect of advertising the sale

Where the sale is held on other premises in accordance with the regulations, the enforcement agent may recover from the debtor the sums and disbursements referred to above, except that the sum referred to above may not exceed 7.5% of the sum realised by the sale of the goods.

Where the goods are –

(a) Auctioned by way of an internet auction on site; or

(b) Sold other than by auction,

The enforcement agent may recovery from the debtor 7.5% of the sum realised by the sale of the goods.

HOW TO PAY

Payment can be made at most outlets where you can see the Paypoint sign and at all Post Offices. You can take your demand into the retailer and your payment will be receipted using the unique bar code printed on it.

To pay by Credit or Debit cardvisit our website:

or use our telephone payment line0845 331 3001.

The Councils bank details are:

Lloyds BankSort Code 30-15-53Account 02683321

When using these methods of payment it is essential that you ensure your Council Tax reference is quoted to enable us to allocate your payment correctly.

PLEASE NOTE – IF YOUR ACCOUNT IS WITH AN ENFORCEMENT AGENT YOU MUST MAKE PAYMENTS TO THEM DIRECT