7 mistakes when selling a debt (and how to avoid them)
Selling a debt is simple, but a few mistakes can delay the sale or sink the price. Here are the seven most common ones.
Sell the debt or wait for court: the real cost of time
A lawsuit can take years and does not guarantee payment. We compare that wait with selling the debt now.
Unpaid promissory notes and bills of exchange: turning them into cash
It is not only invoices that can be sold: unpaid promissory notes and bills of exchange are debts that investors find especially a…
What an investor checks before buying your debt
Knowing how the buyer thinks helps you present your debt so it receives more and better offers.
Rent arrears in Ireland: how to sell the debt owed by your tenant
For Irish landlords, recovering possession is only half the battle: the debt remains. Selling the tenant's rent arrears recovers p…
Tax implications of selling a debt in Ireland: what you should know
Selling a debt below its face value has tax consequences worth knowing: deductibility of the loss, VAT bad debt relief with Revenu…
The Statute of Limitations on debt in Ireland: how it affects selling your receivable
Time is against every unpaid debt. We explain the 6-year limitation period under the Statute of Limitations 1957, what restarts th…
Selling a debt portfolio in Ireland: a guide for businesses with many unpaid accounts
Portfolio sales are how banks and utilities clean up their balance sheets — and they are within reach of small Irish businesses to…
Buying debt as an investment in Ireland: returns, risks and how to start
Buying distressed receivables at deep discounts is a classic of alternative investing. We explain the debt buyer business model in…
How much is my debt worth in Ireland? Setting the right sale price
What discount should I apply to sell my debt? These are the factors professional buyers use to value a receivable in Ireland: debt…
Selling unpaid invoices in Ireland: the alternative to debt collection
Late payment suffocates the cash flow of small Irish businesses. Selling unpaid invoices turns a stubborn problem into immediate l…
Selling a debt with a Circuit Court judgment in Ireland
A court judgment turns a disputed claim into an enforceable title. We explain how a Circuit Court, District Court or High Court ju…
Assignment of debt in Ireland: the legal basis for selling debts
Behind every debt sale is a long-established legal concept: the assignment of debt. We look at how it works under Irish law, notic…
How to sell a debt in Ireland: the complete step-by-step guide
Selling a debt is the fastest way to turn an unpaid invoice into cash in Ireland. We explain step by step how a debt sale works, w…