I've lived abroad for 2 years which the creditor knows but they applied for a writ. Can they still enforce it?

A writ of control is authority to take control of the debtor's goods, and the debtor must be given a notice of enforcement,^[1] at least seven days prior.^[2]

The enforcement agent may only enter specified premises,^[3] or any premises where the debtor usually lives or carries on a trade or business.^[4]

In any event, the jurisdiction at which bailiffs may take control of goods is limited only to within England and Wales.^[5]

That means even if a debtor is living abroad with removable goods in England and Wales, enforcement is not possible.

Any attempt at enforcement makes the creditor and the enforcement agent jointly liable.^[6]

^{[1] Paragraph 7.1 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

[2] Regulation 6 of the Taking Control of Goods REgulations 2013

[3] Paragraph 15 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

[4] Paragraph 14(6) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

[5] Paragraph 11(1)(a) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

[6] Paragraph 66(6)(b) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007}