Our comprehensive analysis* of over 400 High Court enforcement cases has revealed significant and consistent patterns in how private and public sector organizations approach the transfer of possession orders. This detailed study provides compelling evidence of the systemic differences between sectors and their impact on enforcement timelines as set out in the graph below |
Key Performance Metrics – Detailed Analysis
Private Sector Performance
1. Specialist Legal Firms and Eviction Experts
- Taylor Lloyd | 27-day average (range | 0-52 days)
- Eviction Specialists UK | 39-day average (range | 13-87 days)
- Legal for Landlords Ltd | 45-day average (range | 23-105 days)
These specialists maintain consistent performance through standardized processes and dedicated resources and are providing a great service for their clients as a result.
Their focused expertise results in notably faster processing times and more predictable outcomes. The data shows they achieve success rates above 90% for first-time applications.
2. Commercial Property Specialists
- Median processing time | 43 days
- 80% completion within 60 days
- Consistent performance across different courts
- Success rate exceeding 85%
Commercial specialists demonstrate remarkable consistency in their approach. Their performance shows minimal variation across different courts, suggesting well-established processes and strong court relationships.
3. Private Landlords with Professional Management
- Average completion | 46 days
- Success rate | 92%
- Range | 25-99 days
- Median time | 43 days
Professionally managed private landlord cases show strong consistency in processing times. The data reveals that 78% of their cases complete within the initial target timeline. The professional management comes from Shergroup’s team of Business Solutions Advisors who are guiding landlords on how to navigate the civil court system when it comes to enforcing possession orders in their favour.
Public Sector Performance
1. Local Authorities – Detailed Analysis
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets | 246-day average (range | 6-710 days)
- London Borough of Southwark | 419-day average (range | 21-1,827 days)
- London Borough of Ealing | 95-day average (range | 60-114 days)
Local authority performance shows significant variation, with processing times ranging from one week to several years. The data reveals that internal processes account for 65% of the total processing time.
With this group of clients, we support local government officers in their decision-making which can be complex due to the competing interests of local authorities to maintain housing stock but always provide accommodation for residents who are subject to eviction.
Along with our findings on the data compiled in our study we have found local government officers to be balanced and professional in their handling of the public involved in their possession claims.
2. Housing Associations – Performance Metrics
- Average processing | 156 days
- Range | 31-479 days
- Median time | 99 days
- Success rate | 75%
Housing associations show more consistent patterns than local authorities but still face significant delays compared to private sector organizations. Again we understand that Housing Associations come under greater scrutiny in their decision making processes to carry out enforcement action – and so in Shergroup we see our role to support that process, assist with paperwork, offer efficiencies where we can and carry out the eventual enforcement with agents who are well-known to us and can be trusted in their handling of acute situations involving senior citizens, children and other vulnerable groups.
Quarterly Performance Trends
Private Sector Trends |
- 2021 Q1 | 45 days average
- 2022 Q1 | 62 days average
- 2023 Q1 | 78 days average
- 2024 Q1 | 194 days average
The data shows a gradual increase in processing times, possibly reflecting growing system pressure and increased case complexity.
Public Sector Trends |
- 2021 Q1 | 11 days average
- 2022 Q1 | 53 days average
- 2023 Q1 | 41 days average
- 2024 Q1 | 315 days average
Public sector performance shows more volatility and a significant increase in processing times over the study period.
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Whether you operate in the private or public sector, understanding these performance patterns is crucial for optimizing your enforcement process. Contact Shergroup today to benefit from our sector-specific expertise and proven management approach.
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