Ruling casts doubt on home seizures

HUNDREDS of house repossessions may not go ahead following a landmark ruling that places a question mark over the entire repossession system since 2009.

A High Court ruling means repossession orders sought by lenders since December 2009 could be struck out. It also means that 10 cases in which orders for repossession have already been granted could now be overturned.

The New Beginning group, which has been offering legal support to homeowners facing repossession, has said it will check to see if any families have already left the properties in question.