House seizures reach record high

HOMEOWNERS struggling to meet mortgage repayments have been warned to tackle their financial problems head on, as repossessions hit a record high.

A total of 78 cases for repossessions, including one case of a couple with a special needs child, were listed for hearing at the High Court, the largest number so far this year.

However, that figure is expected to soar even further when the courts return in the autumn.