Debt Collection England

1. Is a court judgment needed in your country to enforce debts?	Yes
2. On average, how much does it cost, (court fees) to issue debt collection proceedings?	£150 ( €210)
3. Is there a procedure for claims that are not defended?	Yes
4. What is the average time from issue of proceedings to judgment, if not defended?	3-4 weeks
5. What is the average time from judgment to the first enforcement method by the court?	4 weeks
6. Are any special procedures required to enforce judgment?	Generally No
7. Can you recover legal costs from the Defendant (in whole or in part)?	Under £5000 (€7,000) claim, No; over £5000 Yes, but not ‘in whole’
8. Can assets of the Defendant be seized to enforce judgment?	Yes
9. If Yes how much does this cost (eg court fees)?	£50 (€70) in the county court; high court depends on amount of debt
10. Are these costs recoverable (from the assets seized)?	Yes