The annual total of claims issued in 2014 for repossession of rented residential premises was 161,300. This is 5% down on the previous year. However the numbers of court orders made, the number of warrants issued and the number of repossessions actually carried out in 2014 have all increased since 2013.
Indeed, for repossessions of rented residential premises, the figure for 2014 was in the region of 42,000. This is the highest figure recorded since the Ministry of Justice started collating such figures in 2000 and an increase of 11% on the figure for 2013.
If you are a Landlord in need of advice on a repossession, please do not hesitate to contact one of our experts who will be delighted to help:
Mark Hirst (Senior and Managing Partner): mhirst@bromleys.co.uk
Rachael Frankland (Solicitor): rfrankland@bromleys.co.uk
Or Telephone: 0161 330 6281 and ask about our free legal advice services