Council tax debts and utility bills
If you have council tax and utility debts, it’s important not to panic. There are options available. Bennett Jones Specialises in IVAs
✓ Write off unaffordable debt*
✓ One monthly repayment
✓ Only pay what you can afford
An IVA may not be suitable in all circumstances. Fees apply. Entering into an IVA will affect your credit rating. You could write off up to 80% of your debts upon successful completion of an IVA.(10% of our customers wrote off 80% in the last 12 months, with a typical figure of 25%-75%).
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Council Tax
Unpaid council tax bills are taken very seriously by local authorities, who are fast to take bailiff action against you to recover council tax arrears. Bailiffs will call at your house threatening to seize your belongings. The council may also take court action to deduct money from your wages, leaving you with even less money to pay your other bills.
- Help with council tax arrears
- Stop Council Tax Bailiffs
- Stop legal actions, harassing calls and letters
- Outstanding ongoing support
- Save your house, car and other assets
- No obligation to use our service
- Operated by a licensed insolvency practitioner regulated by the IPA
Bennett Jones has helped thousands of people get out of debt problems with an IVA.
Bennett Jones is here to help you regain control of your finances. We’ve helped thousands of customers become debt-free by using an IVA. Complete the form above to get no-obligation debt help from our trusted partner, The Debt Advisor Ltd.
Our relationship with The Debt Advisor
The Debt Advisor and Bennett Jones have common Shareholders. The Debt Advisor Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide debt counselling and debt adjusting services to people who are experiencing financial difficulties. The Debt Advisor Ltd will advise you regarding all of the solutions which are available to help you. There is no charge for initial advice relating to the debt solutions available to you and is without obligation. Depending upon the solution that you choose, fees may apply.
An IVA can stop bailiffs, with the exception of unpaid court fines, student loans and child support. All other debts, such as parking tickets, council tax, and high court writs can be included in an IVA and Bennett Jones will contact the bailiffs to stop the action.
Bennett Jones has helped thousands of people get out of debt, you can read about their stories on Trustpilot.
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Utility bill debt
If you miss one or more payment to your utility provider – be it for gas, electricity or water – you may find yourself falling behind to the point where the debt becomes unmanageable. Utility costs can arise unexpectedly, and occasionally paper bills can get lost in the mail. But, no matter what the reason might be, failing to pay on time will unsettle creditors. Utility companies appreciate good communication, so take the time to get in touch whenever you have a payment issue. If you can, set money aside for bills ahead of schedule and set up standing orders to make sure you’re meeting the payment deadline every month.
We could help you get out of debt, with your loans, credit cards, catalogues, payday loans and many other debts.
With our financial assistance, you could write off a large portion of your debt. Stop bailiffs and creditors harassing you over personal, business, or tax debts. Bennett Jones has helped thousands of people solve their debt problems with an IVA.
- Focussing on a fresh start
- Free confidential assessment
- See if you qualify to get out of debt
- Save your house, car and other assets
- No obligation to use our service
- We are regulated by the IPA
You can trust Bennett Jones to help you if you are struggling to pay your debts. We specialise in Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) – a legal solution that allows for unaffordable debts to be written off. Call our debt team today for immediate debt help and advice. We’ve helped thousands of customers, with an IVA. We are rated “excellent” on Trustpilot.
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We are proud of our 5* Trustpilot reviews
June 2024, Lynne
Patient and understanding debt management advice. From the beginning to the end of my five year journey to take control of my debt everyone at Bennett Jones have been nothing but kind and supportive. Always supporting me without making me feel uncomfortable about my circumstances and explaining everything very patiently, showing understanding of how difficult this can be for someone to undertake and guiding me gently through concerns and daft questions. Thank you for your assistance in taking back control and making a fresh start after a particularly challenging time in my life.
May 2024, Adam
I would like to thank Bennett Jones for helping me with my IVA proposal. I'm a glass half full person but the realities of life and unforseen circumstances with finances had taken its toll. Bennett Jones have helped me to have a fresh start and take control back of my finances. It's a huge load lifted off my shoulders.......
April 2024, Beverley
I would like to thank Bennett Jones for all their help over the past 5 years.. I was in a pretty dark place financially. And through the debt advice helpline I found Bennett Jones.. From start to finish they have been professional sympathetic and always helpful. I've recommended friends who are also happy with their service. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.