Pre-Sue reports
Find UK People® delivers powerful pre-litigation insights, providing trusted tracing reports that equip you with critical intelligence before legal action.
Our pre-sue reports typically locate missing individuals and their UK property assets within 7 days. They provide clear insight into a subject’s financial position, including key assets and liabilities.
Designed to support litigation decisions, these reports help creditors assess enforcement options by identifying major property holdings and financial indicators. Using advanced data and expert analysis, we connect people, property, and financial records with accuracy and speed.
Why people choose us
No trace, no fee
If we don’t find your subject you don’t pay a penny.
Our guarantee
All of our pre-litigation tracing services are fee per case.
7 day turnaround
Results in 7 days but can take up to 30 days.
Reliable results
Results that are accurate and can be relied upon.
Pre-Litigation reports
Our pre-sue report makes it easy to establish if someone is subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, or has County Court Judgments against their name.
Our comprehensive pre-sue report is an essential tool for assessing an individual’s financial standing before initiating litigation. It provides a detailed overview of key financial indicators, including bankruptcy status, County Court Judgments (CCJs), insolvency actions, IVAs, Debt Relief Orders, and Scottish sequestrations—giving you a clear picture of potential risks and recovery prospects.
A key feature of the report is a verified UK property ownership search, conducted via the Land Registry. This confirms whether the individual is listed as a Sole or Joint Proprietor and includes title number references for added clarity. Please note that the property search covers England and Wales only and does not include properties located in Scotland or Northern Ireland. While highly reliable, the search is subject to specific limitations detailed in our disclaimer.
To enhance the profile, we also conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, including the identification of associated digital profiles such as LinkedIn. This may offer insights into the subject’s employment status, allowing clients to verify details independently if required.
By consolidating financial, property, and publicly available intelligence, our pre-sue report supports confident, informed decision-making. It’s the ideal pre-litigation risk assessment tool for solicitors, creditors, and enforcement professionals.
What we research with a Pre-Sue report
Compiled by our highly experienced, professional investigative pre-litigation analysts.
- FREE address trace*
- Date of birth confirmation*
- Confirms current address*
- Telephone & Email data*
- Current & past directorships*
- OSINT searches*
- Property ownership*
- Estimated property value*
- Insolvency register searches*
- CCJ search*
- Disqualified directors searches*
- Suspected alias used*
- Credit Agency Address Links*
- Mobile & Landline Tel numbers*
- Email data*
- Fee per case
- Results in 7 days guaranteed
*Subject to terms of service – all background & pre-litigation reports are supplied in best of faith but we do not guarantee that the report is a true reflection of a subjects actual full status or complete ownership of assets. We only provide sourced asset information and supporting data from our investigations. See terms of service for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Is pre-litigation tracing no trace no fee?
✅ Peace of mind!
All of our pre-litigation tracing services are fee per case and supplied on a full and final basis.
What information do I need to complete a trace?
ℹ️ We don’t need much!
All you need is the persons name and either their old address or date of birth.
How long does the trace take?
💨 7 days fast!
Normally just 7 days and a maximum of 30 days.
Is the information guaranteed?
💸 Only if we can’t locate someone!
All of our pre-litigation tracing services are fee per case and supplied on a full and final basis which means the sourced information is just that sourced and verified by alternative sources but not underwritten in its accuracy. It should be viewed as intelligence to act upon further.
When and how to use a pre-sue report?
ℹ️ Asset & Liability Information
Pre-Litigation and Financial Background Reports are detailed investigations used to assess a debtor’s financial standing before legal action is taken. Conducted by experienced analysts, these reports help creditors make informed decisions about pursuing debt recovery or litigation.
Each report typically includes:
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Verified current address of the debtor
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Property ownership (residential and buy-to-let), with estimated values
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Current and historic directorships
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Employment indicators (open-source and indicative only)
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Disqualified director status
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Insolvency register and bankruptcy checks
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County Court Judgment (CCJ) records
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Basic company financials, where applicable
A pre-sue report helps evaluate whether enforcement is likely to be successful and which method—such as a Charging Order, Attachment of Earnings Order, or Warrant of Control—is best suited for recovery. It removes guesswork, supports litigation strategy, and ensures that legal costs are spent wisely.
All reports from Find UK People® are GDPR-compliant and based on legally accessible, reputable data sources.
How can a pre-sue report help?
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A pre-sue report, also known as a financial background report, provides essential insight into a debtor’s financial position before legal action is taken. It enables creditors to assess whether enforcement is commercially viable and which method is most likely to succeed.
These reports may include:
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Property ownership – Identifies assets for potential Charging Orders
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Employment indicators – Open-source data may suggest suitability for an Attachment of Earnings Order
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CCJs and insolvency history – Reveals existing debts or previous financial difficulties
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Company directorships – Highlights business interests or ownership
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Asset indicators – May show vehicles or other assets (within GDPR limits)
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Liability profile – Identifies existing judgments or outstanding obligations
By analysing these factors, creditors can make informed decisions on whether to pursue a claim and select the most appropriate enforcement route, such as:
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Warrant of Control – If physical assets may be seized
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Attachment of Earnings Order – If employment is identified
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Charging Order – If the debtor owns property or investments
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Third Party Debt Order – If banking activity is indicated
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Bankruptcy proceedings – If the debt is substantial and other methods fail
A pre-sue report avoids guesswork, reduces wasted costs, and helps focus recovery efforts where success is most likely. All reports from Find UK People® are GDPR-compliant and tailored to support informed enforcement strategies.
Do you offer pre-sue reports on Companies?
🤝 Limited business data
Find UK People does not offer financial background or pre-litigation asset and liability checks on companies in the UK. The primary reason for this limitation is that the company specialises in conducting checks on individuals rather than businesses. Find UK People has expertise, resources, and access to data that is more geared towards performing checks on personal credit footprints, background histories, and asset/liability assessments of individuals.
While the company has access to individual credit information from UK credit agencies and other sources, it does not have access to comprehensive data needed to conduct similar checks on companies. Financial information about companies, such as credit history, property assets, and banking details, are more complex, confidential, and protected from access/ view compared to individual financial records for legitimate interest.
As a result, Find UK People focuses on providing services that cater to individual background information, utilising their credit information and associated information to offer accurate and efficient financial background checks for its customers.
Will a pre-sue report show full transparency of a subjects assets and liabilities?
💰 Asset & Liability Information
Our pre-sue and pre-litigation reports are prepared in good faith using permitted third-party and open-source data. While they offer a useful financial overview, they may not fully reflect the subject’s complete asset or liability position.
In line with UK data protection regulations, we do not access or provide:
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Bank account details or balances
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Personal asset ownership records
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National Insurance, PAYE, pension, benefits, or HMRC data
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DVLA or vehicle ownership records
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Offshore or third-party financial information
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Partner or household financial data
Reports follow a strict, GDPR-compliant structure and are intended to support informed decision-making within legal boundaries.
Our promise to you
No Trace No fee
- Money back guarantee
Experienced
- Giving peace of mind
Our guarantee
- Reliable results
