Construction Debt Recovery — Applications for Payment, Pay Less Notices, and Timelines Explained

Late or disputed payments can cripple a project’s cash flow. In this episode of Debt Matters, we break down exactly how to stay compliant and get paid on time in UK construction. You will learn how to structure clear Applications for Payment, the difference between interim and final applications, what a valid Payment Notice must include, and when a Pay Less Notice can be issued.

We map the typical timeline from Application Date to Due Date and Final Date for Payment, highlight the most common mistakes that lead to non-payment, and share a practical playbook for escalating matters without burning relationships.

Take away a simple checklist you can apply today: evidence to attach, wording to use, diary dates to track, reminder cadence, when to issue a Notice of Intention to Suspend, and when to move to adjudication or third-party collections. Whether you are a main contractor, subcontractor, QS, or finance controller, this guide will help you protect margin, reduce DSO, and keep projects moving.

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