CCJ's on property I want to buy

Coopsy85

You should definitely get more information on what this charge is, there are cases where a land charge lies with the landowner and that would then make you liable once the purchase is complete.

robatwork

robatwork said:

Alternatively, someone at the house hasn't paid bills and has either a CCJ judgement

Nobody pointed out my RAS syndrome. Shame on you all!

moneysavinghero

AdrianC said:

It's Daytime TV.

"'ello, we're the bailiffs. Are you Mr X?"
"No, I'm Mr Y. Here's some ID to prove it."
"Oh, right. Sorry to bother you. Don't s'pose you know where...? No. OK. Bye."

...doesn't exactly get further than the cutting room floor.

That's great in proving Mr Y is Mr Y, but does not prove that Mr X is not also living at the property. I know it can be resolved eventually - just pointing out that it may be a bit of a hassle (as bailiffs are used to being lied to) and you may have some burly bailiffs wanting to snoop around your house to check your story matches up.