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…
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…