Sale Fee

The fee incurred at the sale stage of enforcement, when goods that have been seized are sold (usually at public auction) to satisfy the debt. Under Table 1, the sale fee is £116 plus 7.5% of the amount over £1,900. Under Table 2 (High Court), the sale fee is £550 plus 7.5% over £1,200.

In practice

The sale fee only arises if the enforcement process reaches the point where goods are actually removed and sold. In practice, the vast majority of cases are resolved before the sale stage. When sale does occur, goods must be sold at public auction (unless the court directs otherwise) and cannot be sold for less than seven days after seizure. The debtor is entitled to an account of the proceeds.