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Repossessions boost auction numbers

By: Language: English Series: Property Forecast ; July 2007, 9-10(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Reports that the recent increases in interest rates has triggered a corresponding rise in repossessions. Many buy to let properties have been casualties of this trend. Repossessed properties have supplied a significant number of the residential properties seen at auction so far this year. Repossessions are currently supplying auctions with around 40% of their stock. As a result the number of properties auctioned overall has risen. The trend looks set to continue.

Reports that the recent increases in interest rates has triggered a corresponding rise in repossessions. Many buy to let properties have been casualties of this trend. Repossessed properties have supplied a significant number of the residential properties seen at auction so far this year. Repossessions are currently supplying auctions with around 40% of their stock. As a result the number of properties auctioned overall has risen. The trend looks set to continue.