Brecon House Caerphilly – Who Are They?
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For free & impartial money advice you can visit MoneyHelper. We work with The Debt Advice Service who provide information about your options. This isn’t a full fact-find, some debt solutions may not be suitable in all circumstances, ongoing fees might apply & your credit rating may be affected.
Are you confused by a surprise letter from Brecon House Caerphilly? You’re not alone. Each month, over 170,000 people visit our site seeking help on debt matters.
This article aims to help you understand who Brecon House Caerphilly are and why they may have contacted you.
In this guide, we’ll explain:
- The role of Kearns Solicitors, who operate from Brecon House Caerphilly.
- How to confirm if the debt is really yours.
- Ways to respond to a debt letter from Brecon House Caerphilly.
- The outcomes if you cannot pay your debts.
- Your options for managing debt, including debt write-off.
We know the worry and confusion that a letter from a debt collector can cause. Some of our team have been in your shoes.
Don’t worry; we’re here to help you learn more about Brecon House Caerphilly and your options for handling this situation.
How to respond to a Brecon House debt letter
I have a free ‘prove it’ letter template that you can use to help you write to Kearns Legal Services and request evidence that you are liable for the debt that they are chasing.
You are under no obligation to pay for a debt that can’t be proven to be yours. Take a look at this example.
This forum user is dealing with a cheeky debt-collection company! They should ignore any more letters that come or, if lots of letters are sent, they could make a complaint of harassment. Remember that you don’t have to pay until they prove that you have to!
It is crucial that you respond to legitimate debt collectors quickly. Responding quickly will help you avoid any extra charges or fees. Not ignoring debt collectors also means that you are less likely to face legal action, such as a CCJ.
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Is your Brecon House debt too old to be collected?
If it has been 6 years – or 5 years in Scotland – since you last paid towards your unsecured debts and you have not written to your creditor about your debt during this time, it is statute-barred.
This means that the debt is not enforceable. It still technically exists, and you still technically owe the money, but there is no legal way for you to be forced to pay or for the debt to be enforced.
Keep in mind that not all debts become statute-barred!
Any HMRC debts, for example, will stay enforceable for decades. Any debt that had a County Court Judgement (CCJ) attached to it during the 5 or 6-year window will be enforceable for the duration of the CCJ.
If your debt is statute-barred, you can use my free letter template to write to Kearns and explain the situation.
If you are unsure about the status of your debt, you can contact a debt charity for some advice. Their advisors will be able to look at the debt in question, determine its status, and advise you on your next steps.
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What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Debts?
We’ve all wondered – what exactly will happen if you stop paying off your debts? Well, the answer is a whole lot of bother.
- Your creditor will send you reminders and then demands to get you to pay any missed payments
- If you don’t pay, your account will default
- If you still don’t pay your debts, your creditor can choose to sell your debt to a debt collection agency or employ an agency to chase you for the missed payments. This is where Kearns Legal Services will come in.
- If you don’t pay the collectors, your creditor or the collection agency might be able to take legal action against you to get their money back. Legal action usually starts with a CCJ.
How a debt solution could help
Some debt solutions can:
- Stop nasty calls from creditors
- Freeze interest and charges
- Reduce your monthly payments
A few debt solutions can even result in writing off some of your debt.
Here’s an example:
Situation
| Monthly income | £2,504 |
| Monthly expenses | £2,345 |
| Total debt | £32,049 |
Monthly debt repayments
| Before | £587 |
| After | £158 |
£429 reduction in monthly payments
If you want to learn what debt solutions are available to you, click the button below to get started.
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Can I get a debt solution?
If you have unsecured debts that you are struggling to pay, or know that paying off your debts will lead to financial hardship, you might want to consider a debt solution. Many debt solutions also make it impossible for debt collectors like Kearns to contact you.
There are several different debt solutions available in the UK, so I recommend speaking to a debt charity as soon as possible. Their advisors will be able to look at your finances in detail and help you work out which debt solution will work best for you.
I have linked a few charities that offer these advisory services for free below.
Debt Management Plan (DMP)
A DMP is an informal debt solution that lets you pay off your debts via a single monthly payment.
Because it is informal, it is not legally binding so you are not tied into a DMP for a minimum number of payments.
Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)
An IVA is a formal agreement between you and your creditors. You agree to pay a monthly sum that is distributed amongst your debts, and your creditors agree not to contact you during your IVA.
IVAs typically last for 5 or 6 years, and any outstanding debt is wiped off when it ends.
Keep in mind that IVAs are not suitable for everyone. You need to owe several thousand pounds to more than one creditor to be eligible. You also need to demonstrate that you have some disposable income every month.
Trust Deed
IVAs are not available in Scotland. Instead, you will need to opt for a Trust Deed.
Trust Deeds work in the same way as an IVA – you pay an agreed sum each month that is shared amongst your creditors, they can’t contact you, and any leftover debt at the end of your Trust Deed term is written off.
Debt Relief Order (DRO)
A DRO is a good option for those facing financial hardship with no assets and little income.
For 12 months, you make no payments, but your creditors freeze your interest and don’t contact you.
If your finances haven’t improved during this year, you may be able to write off your unsecured debts.
Bankruptcy
If you have debts but no realistic possibility of ever paying them off, you may need to declare bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy has an unfair stigma attached to it as it may be your only way of getting a financial fresh start. That said, it is a serious financial situation that should not be taken lightly.
Sequestration
Sequestration is the Scottish version of bankruptcy.
If you have little income and no valuable assets, you may be able to apply for a minimal asset process bankruptcy (MAP). A MAP is a quicker, cheaper, and more straightforward version of sequestration, so worth considering.
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How do I complain about Kearns?
If you think that Kearns has been unreasonable or behaved inappropriately, you can make a complaint. You can also make a complaint if you feel that they have broken any of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) guidelines.
Make your first complaint to Kearns so that they have the chance to sort out the issue themselves. If you feel that they have not taken your complaint seriously enough or have not addressed your issue properly, you can escalate matters.
You can make any secondary complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). They will investigate and, if your complaint is upheld, Kearns may be fined. You could even be owed compensation.
Checking for Other Debt Collectors
There are a lot of ways to get into debt. In fact, it’s not uncommon to owe money to several companies at once.
Perhaps you have a mortgage, a car loan, a couple credit cards and an item or two you bought on buy-now-pay-later schemes. It’s easy to lose track.
That’s why it’s important to regularly check your credit report and bank statements to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
If a debt collector has purchased your debt, it appears on your credit report.
Some of the debt collectors you’re most likely to come across are PRA Group, Lowell and Cabot Financial.
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