80 struggling families battling to save homes
Date published: 12 May 2012
Eighty local households were threatened with repossession in the first three months of 2012, new figures reveal.
However, eviction was faced by 16 per cent less people than the same period last year. Neighbouring Oldham saw a 12 per cent increase, the biggest increase in Greater Manchester.
The figures don’t reveal the actual number of evictions because even after a claim has been made, a person can settle the debt, reach an agreement with the borrower and save their home.
Mortgage lenders must now tell the local authority as soon as action is being taken against any property, so councils can ensure residents get appropriate help.
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