About Us

Our Story

 In 2000 Paul Slowey was instructed by the London Borough of Camden to carry out a 6-month project with the brief – “Is the Blue Badge scheme being abused?” With a background in law, Paul realised that the scheme was being misused on a national scale. The scheme was created to help those with severe mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport to park close to where they need to go.

Paul found evidence of large-scale forgery operations, with badges being stolen and sold on, and many people using other people’s badges, as well as lost badges and deceased people’s badges being misused.

From there BBFI Public Sector Investigations was created to protect the rights of the disabled, to work in partnership with more local authorities and replicate and expand on the work that had been started, ensuring there is universal enforcement of the Blue Badge scheme.

In 2001, Paul Slowey then came across a project within the social housing sector where the lack of social housing was more to do with the management of existing stock than a lack of stock. It became clear that there were enough properties being sublet that could house those on the homelessness list. 

HTFI was created, and an experienced team of investigators started to work in partnership with housing associations using their specialist skills to investigate unlawful subletting and ensure that social housing is made available to those that need it.

Today the team work with several local authorities and housing associations across the UK, forming partnerships and using specialist skills to achieve compliance.

Knowing from experience that where the team of investigators work with local authorities and housing associations that compliance can be achieved, BBFI & HTFI investigations will continue to protect the rights of the disabled and reduce homelessness.

Our Team

HTFI Housing Tenancy Fraud Investigations is made up of a team of highly skilled ex-police, investigators, those with detailed knowledge of the law and those that have an in-depth amount of knowledge and understanding having worked in the DWP, for Housing Associations and Local Authorities. 

We carry out an extensive interview process with each person and our selection process is exceedingly difficult so that we ensure that we always identify and hire those with the detailed insight and backgrounds needed to spot and investigate fraud.  All of investigators are DBS checked which is renewed annually.

Specialising in housing tenancy fraud, our professional team understand how to investigate, collect, and present evidence to resolve disputes by mediation or litigation. 

We pride ourselves on being transparent and holding ethical values. All our investigators and employees work with a range of policies and processes ensuring safe, professional, and ethical practice. All our policies are available for inspection.

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