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Trends in Mortgage Repossessions in London. The number of mortgage repossessions peaked in the year to March 2009 at 4,610 and has since fallen by around 70%, helped by very low interest rates.
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Trends in Mortgage Repossessions in London • The number of mortgage repossessions peaked in the year to March 2009 at 4,610 and has since fallen by around 70%, helped by very low interest rates. • Interestingly landlord repossessions have climbed rapidly over the same period, from a low of 8,550 in 2009 up to 14,280 in 2013.
Repossessions in London Source: Ministry of Justice Statistics
By Borough……. Source: Ministry of Justice Statistics
Mortgage Rescue Scheme -London • Mayor’s decision to close the scheme to new applications in London by the end of 2013. • 27 cases have completed so far in 2013/14. • Investment to be focused on much needed new supply of homes. • GLA to keep a watching brief on mortgage repossession trends.
The Mayors Strategy for London Homes for London – The London Housing Strategy to: • Focus on increasing housing delivery of all tenures • increased focus on working Londoners “who work hard to make the city a success” The Mayor’s Housing Covenant – 2015-18 programme to: • invest £1.25bn • deliver up to 42,000 homes.