Can I stop repossession after a court order has been made?

11th June 2026
1 min
Ben Carter

Yes, in many cases. A court repossession order typically gives you 28 days before bailiffs can be instructed. During this period, a fast sale can still halt the process. If contracts exchange before the bailiff date, the repossession is suspended. We Buy Any House can exchange within 3 days, meaning even a court order does

Yes, in many cases. A court repossession order typically gives you 28 days before bailiffs can be instructed. During this period, a fast sale can still halt the process.

If contracts exchange before the bailiff date, the repossession is suspended. We Buy Any House can exchange within 3 days, meaning even a court order does not have to be the end of the road.

We would always recommend speaking to a solicitor or debt adviser as well, but if you want to act quickly, getting a free offer from us is a no-obligation first step.