Senator Craughwell launches new policy to help those in Mortgage Arrears
Senator Gerard Craughwell has today launched a new policy document setting out five simple steps to assist those in mortgage arrears. The policy proposes a Credit Rating Amnesty, Independent Certificates of Affordability, Communications Protocols, Dedicated personal contacts and advances on Rent Allowance. ‘The problem of mortgage arrears is choking our economy. We need to focus […]
New Beginning slams Ulster Bank Mortgage write-off offer
New Beginning notes the Ulster Bank proposal today involving the possible debt write down for people who surrender their homes. Ross Maguire, Founding Member of New Beginning, said: This is a proposal designed to make Ulster Bank money and their customers homeless. People should be very careful here and get independent advice before […]
No protection for mortgage holders under proposed legislation, says Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation
The Home Repossession Bill disguised as the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill (LCLR Bill) 2013 will begin its passage before the Oireachtas. Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013 (Draft) Based on our experience with helping struggling homeowners during the current crisis, The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation makes the following suggestions for changes to this very important piece of […]
Anti-Eviction Taskforce condemns proposed changes to Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears
The Anti-Eviction Taskforce strongly condemns the proposed changes to the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. This code offered limited protections to mortgage holders in distress, the proposed changes will mean it will be much harder for a mortgage holder to be considered co-operating and therefor will lose the protection of MARP which provides for […]
AET delivers mandate to bring a motion before the Dáil to ban evictions in Ireland
Dear Sir/Madam , The Anti Eviction Taskforce (AET) would like to inform you that we have written to all Government Ministers across all political parties on behalf of all distressed mortgage holders in Ireland today, delivering a mandate to bring a motion before the Dáil to ban eviction in Ireland. This letter will arrive on […]
The AET condemns the government enabling eviction
The Anti Eviction Taskforce strongly condemns the intentions of the Irish Government in seeking to change the 2011 Judgment on the Land and Conveyance Law Reform Act 2009. This Judgment currently makes it difficult for banks to gain repossession orders and has been one of the few protections available to distressed mortgage holders. Its existence is a […]
No repossessions Write down mortgages to current value – Collins
Joan Collins TD today slammed the Fine Gael-Labour-Troika plan to give more power to the banks to repossess family homes. Calling for a mortgage write-down, Joan Collins said: “This new threat of repossession will make christmas a miserable time for many families. The Troika have been pushing the banks to get heavy with people who […]
Mortgage To Rent Scheme Provides Certainty And Security For Low Income Families Most Affected By Economic Turmoil
The Government is determined to provide certainty and security for families who face the imminent prospect of repossession of their family home according to Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan, TD. Minister O’Sullivan was speaking today (28 June, 2012) at the launch of the ‘mortgage to rent’ scheme. The scheme is specifically targeted […]
