Repossession

Cabinet approves Bill to support distressed borrowers

Courts will have to take a detailed look at all the circumstances in cases where lenders are seeking a possession order on a person's home, under proposals approved by Cabinet today.

Insolvency Service bid to help troubled borrowers

The Insolvency Service of Ireland is to begin approaching borrowers facing repossession in the courts to inform them of options under insolvency.

Report looks at problem of mortgage arrears

Rising property prices could put more homes at risk of repossession than before, according to a report by the Oireachtas Finance Committee.

Fast-track repossession process to be considered

The Government is to consider introducing a fast-track court process to speed up repossessions of buy-to-let properties by the end of next month.

European court says Spanish eviction laws illegal

The European Court of Justice has ruled that harsh property repossession laws in Spain that have led to hundreds of thousands of evictions violate EU laws on consumer protection.

Pressure on banks to deal with mortgage arrears

The Government is set to increase pressure on banks to deal with the mortgage arrears crisis and will outline quarterly targets that the banks must meet.

New group campaigns on arrears

One in nine are in mortgage difficulties. Now a new group of barristers and TDs are joining forces to try and force a meaningful government responses

Options for restructuring your mortgage

Are you struggling with your mortgage repayments? Here are the options banks consider when renegotiating with those in arrears or in danger of going into arrears

1 in 9 homeowners in mortgage difficulty

One in nine homeowners are in mortgage arrears or have gone to their bank to restructure their loans, new figures released by the Central Bank show.

<p>Unemployed may be able to &#39;park&#39; mortgages</p>

Struggling mortgage holders could have up to a third of their monthly repayments 'frozen' for a period of five years under new plan.

<p>Arrears: What you should do</p>

<p>Couple can challenge repossession order</p>

A Dublin couple has been given permission by the High Court to challenge the power of the County Registrar of Dublin to make orders for the repossession of homes.

<p>Court hears challenge over repossessions</p>

A Dublin couple have asked the High Court for permission to challenge the power of the County Registrar of Dublin to make orders for the repossession of homes.