Tenant, debtor and people tracing

Lawful tenant tracing, debtor tracing and people tracing from a base in Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire, for clients anywhere in the United Kingdom.

When a trace is appropriate

People move on and leave debts, tenancies or legal proceedings behind. I trace individuals where there is a clear, legitimate purpose — typically to recover a debt, find a former tenant, or locate someone who needs to be served with papers.

The service is available UK-wide. I am based in Shavington, Crewe, so I often work for landlords, letting agents and solicitors in Crewe, Nantwich, Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent, as well as Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester, Warrington and Bolton, and for clients in other parts of the country.

What is included

  • A review of the information you already have
  • A structured search of lawful, relevant sources
  • A written report of findings, including a current address where one can be established
  • A fixed price, agreed before the work starts

What is not included

  • A guarantee that the person will be found
  • Contact with the subject, unless we have separately agreed a lawful reason to make contact
  • Any search that would amount to harassment, or that would put a vulnerable person at risk

If you also need the person served with documents once they are found, I can quote for process serving at the same time.

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Tracing questions


What is a skip trace or people trace?

It is a lawful search for a person’s current whereabouts, usually a current address, so that a debt can be pursued, papers can be served, or another legitimate matter can move forward.

Can you trace someone anywhere in the UK?

Yes. Tracing is largely desk-based and is available nationwide. I am based in the North West and often help landlords, solicitors and individuals in places such as Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester, Crewe, Warrington, Bolton and Stoke-on-Trent, as well as clients further afield.

What do you need from me to start?

As much as you already have: full name, date of birth if known, last known address, and the reason you need to find them. The more you can provide, the more focused the search can be.

Do you always find the person?

No. Some people leave very little trail, and I will not invent a result. If a trace cannot be completed, I will tell you what was tried and what, if anything, was established.