343 homes repossessed over mortgage arrears during second quarter of 2018
Tens of thousands of people are still feeling the effects of the mortgage crisis ten years later.
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Tens of thousands of people are still feeling the effects of the mortgage crisis ten years later.
Believe me, no one deliberately sets out to rip apart the foundations of their home by simply not making mortgage repayments.
The campaigner is not impressed by the government’s housing plans.
It has been predicted that the number of home repossessions will grow significantly.
The case has been put back in the High Court until tomorrow afternoon.
‘Angry’ was the word of choice in the Seanad today.
You’re ‘almost like a commentator at a horse race’, the Sinn Féin president told the Taoiseach today.
New data from the Central Bank also show mortgage arrears declining, although long term problems remain.
A new report from Fitch also says that price rises in Dublin are fleeting.
An expert group on repossessions found that case management standards of different lenders varies greatly, “with some operating at sub-optimal level”.
A formal agreement with the Irish Mortgage Holder’s Organisation ensures properties where no deal has been struck to sort out mortgage arrears will not be offered for auction.
Financial advice group New Beginnings says that new law was inevitable but new insolvency rules should protect debtors.
Bank of Ireland’s annual report reveals a minor pay increase for Richie Boucher, despite pre-tax losses of €2.17 billion.
Looking to the year ahead, its chief executive, Richie Boucher, said that “taxpayers are very much in the money with regard to Bank of Ireland.”
As painful and as stressful as it will be for those involved, do large scale property repossessions need to take place for Ireland to recover?
As repossessions increase, Ireland’s sheriffs find themselves in the news more and more. Here’s all you need to know about them.
The protesters are demonstrating against the eviction of Brendan and Asta Kelly from their home in Killiney yesterday.
Brendan Kelly spoke to Spin 1038 in the minutes before bailiffs forced him and his wife from their Killiney home.
With 60 people a day begging for help with their debts, we must take action now, writes David Hall of New Beginning.
Nine things you need to know by 9am: No debt forgiveness for struggling homeowners; NAMA gives a painting to the state (but holds onto an entire collection), and we know it hurts but – is childbirth really a “murderous” experience?
Ten homes have been placed under repossession orders after owners failed to make repayments – meanwhile, AIB is expected to raise variable mortgage interest rates.
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Political reform on the agenda for all political parties; 100 Ryanair passengers stage a “mutiny” and – oops, Silvio’s done it again.
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Cowen prepares to dissolve the Dail; Gaybo forced to explain why he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and the first photos of a rare Amazonian tribe.
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Pressure mounts on Ireland to accept a bailout; David Drumm prepares to face his creditors, and … Free Cheese! Get the last of the free cheese!
The number of households now in mortgage arrears has risen by almost 40% in the past year.