Possession proceedings – statistics published

During the first quarter of 2010, 18,504 possession proceedings were issued, which was 24% lower than the first quarter of 2009. 

14,373 mortgage possession claims led to orders being made, which was 15% lower than in the first quarter of 2009. 

46% of mortgage possession claims led to suspension orders being made, which was a similar figure to the first quarter of 2009.