The Press Association: Repossessions at three-year low
The number of householders who had their homes repossessed fell to a three-year low in 2010, figures have shown.
Around 36,300 properties were taken back by lenders in the year, 24% fewer than 2009 and the lowest level since 2007, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said.
The number of repossessions fell during the fourth quarter, with 7,900 people losing their homes, down 11% from 8,900 in the third quarter. This was the fifth consecutive quarterly decline in repossessions, which have steadily dropped since their peak in 2009.
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London has bucked the wider UK property trend in recent months, with strong price growth and resilient demand for property pushing up prices by over 10% in the last 12 months, the latest index shows.
UK employment prospects seen to be improving - The Economy News
The UK employment landscape is improving according to the January REC/KPMG Report on jobs.
The report pointed to an improving labour market situation, with job growth picking up, higher vacancies and increased demand by firms across the economy.
Amazing what can be done once the Tories are in power.
Can we have a waving union flag smiley please?
The number of householders who had their homes repossessed fell to a three-year low in 2010, figures have shown.
Around 36,300 properties were taken back by lenders in the year, 24% fewer than 2009 and the lowest level since 2007, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said.
The number of repossessions fell during the fourth quarter, with 7,900 people losing their homes, down 11% from 8,900 in the third quarter. This was the fifth consecutive quarterly decline in repossessions, which have steadily dropped since their peak in 2009.
Property prices in London rise as demand outstrips supply | Europe | News
London has bucked the wider UK property trend in recent months, with strong price growth and resilient demand for property pushing up prices by over 10% in the last 12 months, the latest index shows.
UK employment prospects seen to be improving - The Economy News
The UK employment landscape is improving according to the January REC/KPMG Report on jobs.
The report pointed to an improving labour market situation, with job growth picking up, higher vacancies and increased demand by firms across the economy.
Amazing what can be done once the Tories are in power.
Can we have a waving union flag smiley please?
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