If your tenant has not left the property after notice has been served, you may need to apply to the County Court for a possession order. This is the legal process that allows a landlord to formally regain possession of their property.
The process typically involves submitting a court application, providing supporting documents, and waiting for the court to review the case. If the court grants possession and the tenant still does not leave, you may then need to apply for a warrant for eviction, allowing enforcement officers to remove the tenant from the property.
Bronze
£
395 Court Fee £148
Drafting and filing the necessary court forms to obtain the warrant of possession
Completion of the the bailiff risk assessment
Securing the earliest available bailiff eviction date
Silver
£
595 Court Fee £148
Drafting and filing the necessary court forms to obtain the warrant of possession
Completion of the the bailiff risk assessment
Securing the earliest available bailiff eviction date
Locksmith Attendance to gain entry and change locks (new locks charged sepeartley)
TORTS Notice drafted and served on tenant to cover goods left inside the property
Gold
£
795 Court Fee £148
Drafting and filing the necessary court forms to obtain the warrant of possession
Completion of the the bailiff risk assessment
Securing the earliest available bailiff eviction date
Locksmith Attendance to gain entry and change locks (new locks charged sepeartley)
TORTS Notice drafted and served on tenant to cover goods left inside the property
Experienced WCB Eviction Bailiff attending as your representative on the day
Signing court paperwork to take back possession of your property
A detailed property condition report with photographic evidence
Full video recording of the eviction using body-worn camera footage
Meter readings taken and recorded
Property secured post-eviction, with keys delivered to you or your nominated contac
High Court Eviction
If you already have a Possession Order, you may be able to transfer enforcement to the High Court. This can often result in a faster eviction process, as High Court Enforcement Officers can act more quickly than County Court bailiffs.
Stage One: High Court Transfer & Notice of Eviction
If you already have a Possession Order, you may be able to transfer enforcement to the High Court. This can often result in a faster eviction process, as High Court Enforcement Officers can act more quickly than County Court bailiffs.
What we do:
Review your Order for Possession and obtain your authority to proceed
Prepare and complete all required legal documentation
Submit the application to transfer enforcement to the High Court
Arrange for the Writ of Possession to be sealed under an authorised officer
In most cases, Writs of Possession are returned within approximately 21 working days from application. Please note this may be slightly longer during peak periods such as Christmas and New Year.
Serving the Notice of Eviction
A full risk assessment is carried out
A Notice of Eviction is prepared
The notice is personally served on the occupants by one of our bailiffs within 48 hours
The notice provides occupants with 14 days to vacate the property. If they remain in the property after this period, enforcement action will proceed.
Stage One Costs
High Court Transfer Fee: £80
Legal Administration Fee: £295
Risk Assessment, Notice Preparation & Personal Service: £495
If the occupants fail to vacate within the notice period, our enforcement team will attend the property to carry out the eviction.
Attendance charges:
£295 per bailiff (includes attendance and first hour)
Additional time charged at £150 per hour, per bailiff
A minimum of two hours is payable in advance
Our standard approach is to send one bailiff, however, this may increase depending on the outcome of the risk assessment—particularly where there is a risk of anti-social behaviour or hostility.
Additional Support
Where required, we can arrange for an accredited locksmith to:
Gain entry to the property
Change locks following eviction
Locksmith services are provided by a third-party contractor and are charged separately.
A Professional, End-to-End Service
From High Court transfer through to enforcement, we handle every step with professionalism, efficiency, and full compliance with current legislation—giving landlords peace of mind throughout the eviction process.
The process is typically completed in two stages. First, the possession order is transferred to the High Court and a Writ of Possession is obtained. Once issued, a Notice of Eviction is served on the occupants giving them 14 days to leave the property. If they do not leave, enforcement officers will attend the property to carry out the eviction.
Timescales can vary, but Writs of Possession are commonly returned by the High Court within around 21 working days of application. Once received, notice is usually served within 48 hours.
Our team of experienced and certificated bailiffs and solicitors are here to provide you with comprehensive assistance and support throughout the eviction process to help you regain possession of your property.
