The Quick and Easy Property Buying Service
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Do you need to stop your house repossession in London? Whatever stage of the repossession process you face we will help you. We have over 10 years experience providing solutions to property owners who are having difficulties with their mortgage companies.
The most important factor if faced with this situation is to act quickly and decisively. Communicate with your mortgage lender and keep them informed about the steps you are taking to settle your mortgage arrears. Your options to negotiate and reach compromise agreements with your lender will reduce the longer your arrears are outstanding.
If you have been served an eviction warrant or if you have an eviction date you should contact us immediately. We will help you obtain a county court hearing by completing form N244. Judges are keen to avoid repossessions wherever possible. We will help you complete the form by providing valid reasons with plausible timeframes to settle your arrears. Even if you have previously served an N244 form this will not prevent you from serving the form again. However, you will need a convincing argument to persuade the judge to suspend the eviction a second time. We can help you to formulate that argument.
Wherever you are at in the repossession process, we can help you to stop your house repossession. The closer you are to your eviction date the more important it becomes to contact us quickly and discuss your exact circumstances.
We can stop an eviction from taking place at any time providing we have all the correct information. Naturally, the more time we have the greater the chances of avoiding eviction from your home and the more options are available.
To find out how we can help please simply click here or call the above number. You may also find it useful to read some of the below articles on the subject of property repossessions and finally, the government website provides a comprehensive overview of the repossession process.
It’s never pleasant to think about having your home re-possessed, but if you fall behind on your mortgage payments and become in arrears of rent, it’s helpful to be aware and informed of what’s involved in the house repossession process. Here’s a guide to the stages involved in the house repossession order process in England and Wales.
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Facing repossession of a property? You should read this article for helpful advice and tips on how to avoid repossession of your home. Property repossession is one of the worst situations for homeowners or property investors to go through. After years of being in your home, perhaps bringing up a family there and going through major stages of your life, it’s heartbreaking to face the fact that you could lose your beloved home.
If you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, you’ll need to pay monthly payments to your mortgage lender…
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The repossession of property isn’t the cheeriest of topics to think about, but it is important to be aware of the facts when it comes to repossessed property. If you own property and don’t keep up with your mortgage payments, repossession is a real threat.
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As a property owner, you’re unlikely to want to dwell on the issue of property repossessions. But in a world where finances and circumstances can change and tumble beyond our control, it’s best not to bury your head in the sand – especially if things aren’t going to plan financially. In fact, by being aware of the facts about property repossessions, you could even help save your home from being repossessed.
According to the latest figures released by the housing charity Shelter.org, the city of London has the highest number of property repossessions in the entire United Kingdom. The declining market for buyers, plus the possible negative effects of Brexit means this should come as no great surprise. If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself a victim of this process, you may be confused and frustrated. However, it’s crucial you appreciate some basic facts. Reading this article will help you understand why a document known as Court Form N244 can come in handy. If you complete it correctly and at the right time it could help you to stop (or postpone) a government-sanctioned repossession.Read More
Although it may be true that the United Kingdom is emerging from a protracted recession, the London housing market is still taking hits. Indeed, recent articles have shown that tenant evictions and repossessions are at a six-year high. While it is naturally impossible to stop repossessions completely, we are forced to wonder what factors may influence this trend and perhaps more pertinent, what might the remainder of 2016 have in store? Let’s take a closer look and see if we can find any answers to these important questions.
It seems that the holiday season is once again upon us. While many will be thinking about spending time with friends and family over the break, there are others that will require a fast London house sale. Whether this arises from the need to avoid a repossession, the inability to pay for recent renovations or the prospect of a job abroad that requires immediate relocation, the fact of the matter is that January can be an extremely challenging time for those searching for an efficient property sale. This is particularly the case when we see that many analysts have observed housing prices continuing to soar throughout London and other portions of the country. What are some of the best methods to adopt if you are set on selling a London home quickly?
The concept of sell and rent back is a sound one but it does not suit all circumstances. Careful consideration should be taken before entering in to such a scheme. Read More
The number of homes seized by lenders jumped by 48% in the first half of this year as borrowers, squeezed by the credit crunch and rising mortgage costs, defaulted at levels not seen since the early 1990s property crash. Reported on Guardian online.Read More
With interest rates static at 5%, living costs and fuel prices rocketing increasing numbers of people are struggling to keep pace with mortgage payments, and other debts secured on property.
The Ministry of Justice said 28,658 house repossession orders were made by the courts in England and Wales in the second quarter of 2008. This was up 24% on the same period in 2007 and 4% higher than the first quarter of 2008. Records show that 1.5 million people have current mortgage deals which are about to expire.Read More
With higher interest rates and the effects of the credit crunch, homeowners face a greater risk of repossession than they behave been since the 1990s.
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), around 45,000 homes will be repossessed in the coming year – this equates to 123 repossessions every day.
This represents a 50% increase on the repossession rate in 2007. Read More
Over the last decade investing in property has been a hugely profitable strategy. Those who bought investment properties in 1996 were purchasing an asset with a gross yield of more than 9% financed with borrowing at interest rates below 7%. Read More
A number of mortgage lenders are offering home buyers loans that they are unable to repay, according to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and thereby creating the risk of repossession.Read More
With rising interest rates, more people are getting into mortgage arrears recently; while the number of repossessions is tipped to rise next year. Here are ten steps to help borrowers stop mortgage arrears from building up and risking repossession. Read More
Home repossessions are set to rise dramatically next year, and will reach levels not seen since the 1990s house price crash, according to figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Read More
The number of companies offering quick house sales has increased recently, and there are now over 200 such companies in this sector, up from around 25 just a year ago. So why are people looking for a fast house sale? Read More
There are many people and companies on the internet that advertise themselves as a property cash buyer and, if you are looking to sell your house fast, it’s important to be aware of the differences between them. Read More
House repossessions rose in the first half of the year, by 30% on the same period in 2006, indicating that some homeowners are struggling with the five recent interest rate rises.
The figures are from the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the industry body, which laid the blame on two factors:
An increase in sub-prime mortgage lending, where the higher risks from lending to people with poor credit histories means those arrears more often lead to repossessions.Read More
How to stop a house repossession if you have fallen behind with your mortgage or any other loans secured on your home and you are under threat of repossession. There are a number of ways to deal with the problem:Read More
How you deal with your debt problems depends a lot on both the size of the debt, and the extent to which the problem has been allowed to build up. For smaller debts, making a few cutbacks may be enough, but more serious debt problems require more drastic action.
To start to deal with the problem, you will first need to sit down and work out exactly how much you owe. Not facing up to the problem means that you will start getting County Court Judgements and worse. As a rule of thumb, if your debt repayments take up more than a fifth of your budget, then you are in the danger zone. Read More
Repossession figures do not give a true picture of the extent of the national debt problems, as many homeowners with debt problems are opting for fast house sales in order to avoid repossession.
This is the verdict of litigation specialists Moore Blatch. They say that, while the numbers of homes that are repossessed often hits the news, this fails to account for the hidden majority that are sold before the repossession process reaches its conclusion.Read More
Sub-prime mortgages are set for strong growth in the UK over the next four years, according to market analyst Datamonitor.
Datamonitor predicts that the market for this type of mortgage will be worth £31.5bn by 2011, compared to £24.6bn in 2006. Read More
With the UK increasingly faced with a mountain of debt, last month the Bank of England announced that the country’s consumer debt had reached a massive £1trillion many are inclined to blame people not managing their money properly, or being shopaholics.
In addition, some point the finger at householders who have overstretched themselves to get a mortgage the Council of Mortgage Lenders said banks will lend an extraordinary £360billion in mortgages before the end of 2007. Read More
If you find yourself in severe financial troubles, the only solution to the problems may well be to sell your assets. For most people, the main asset of any significant value will be a house or flat.
When this property is your family home, this can be a very difficult decision to have to make. The thought of having to give up your biggest asset is bad enough, but when that asset is your home as well this makes the decision even more difficult. Read More
According to the BBC only 4580 homes were repossessed by mortgage lenders in 2019. This represents the lowest number of repossessions since 1980.
However, the most recent government statistics show that mortgage repossession claims (the first stage towards repossession of a property) have started to rise from a low base in 2015. This may well translate to more repossessions in 2020, so what can you do to stop the bailiffs knocking on your door?Read More
With recent interest rate rises three in the past six months are more planned more people are beginning to struggle to meet mortgage payments and, in the worst cases, battling against repossession.
With 10,000 people going insolvent every month, and according to Recent data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), 17,000 homes were repossessed in 2006, a rise of 9% on 2005.Read More
A recent Times column by Stephen Gerlis, a District Judge at Barnet County Court, looks at the risks people in debt face, and the powers that creditors and courts have to take steps to recover that debt.
With 10,000 people going insolvent every month, a 65% rise in mortgage repossessions, and the UK’s population in a combined £1,300bn of personal debt, the county courts are kept busy.
Interest rate rises mean higher monthly mortgage repayments and, with these increased expenses not being offset by similar rises in incomes, people face an increased risk of losing their homes. Read More
The BBC carried a story recently on a Torquay woman who lost out on £22,000 after her flat was repossessed and then auctioned by receivers.
The flat was sold by receivers at an auction in London for just £60,000, but just six weeks later it was sold on at another auction for £82,000, meaning that Mrs Smith lost out on £22,000.
This practice, which is standard for borrowers who are unable to stop the repossession of their homes, reveals how some borrowers fail to get the best price for homes when the worst happens, and they are unable to meet mortgage payments.Read More
The sale of my property was well managed with regular communication and advice and support provided throughout the process. The company also provided legal support through one of their panel solicitors which was professional friendly and reassuring during what was a complex sale. They are trustworthy and reliable and I would recommend this company to anyone looking to sell their property. Thank you for making this a much easier process.
R. Mangal, Leyton, London, E10
