Homeowner Repossessions up 51 in a Year but Figures ‘Below Long-Term Average’

Homeowner repossessions up 51 in a year but figures ‘below long-term average’

While home repossessions have increased, the number of mortgages in arrears has fallen, according to the figures from UK Finance.

Homeowner repossessions up 51% in a year but figures ‘below long-term average’

While home repossessions have increased, the number of mortgages in arrears has fallen, according to the figures from UK Finance.

Mortgage repossessions rise sharply as arrears fall - Credit Connect

Latest data from UK Finance has shown that home repossessions rose sharply in Quarter 3 (Q3) 2025, but mortgage arrears fell. The analaysis showed that there were 1,390 homeowner repossessions, up 51% annually, and 900 buy-to-let repossessions, with this up 29%. Despite this, levels remain close to pre-pandemic norms and well below long-term averages, with most cases linked to older mortgages. Arrears dropped to 84,100 homeowner and 10,420 buy-t…

Mortgage arrears drop but repossessions on the rise: UK Finance

Mortgage arrears fell in the third quarter of 2025 but repossessions rose, according to trade body UK Finance. UK Finance said there were 84,100 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5% or more of the outstanding balance in Q3 2025, 4 per cent fewer than in… The post Mortgage arrears drop but repossessions on the rise: UK Finance appeared first on Mortgage Finance Gazette.

Homeowner and BTL arrears fall while possessions rise in Q3, UK Finance says

Homeowner and BTL arrears declined in the third quarter of this year, while possessions increased but still remain below historical norms.