Being Chased For Shortfall

My friend divorced his wife in 1991, and has had no contact with her since. He has this week been sent a letter claiming that he owes £46,000 shortfall to a debt company regarding the property they owned together. At the time of the divorce the property was signed over to her. He has contacted the company in question but they will not give him any information at all on the house sale, or why they say he owes them this much money. What should he do? Is he actually liable for this debt? He is at his wits end. All advice is welcome.

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