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For those who want to sell house fast, good luck: mortgages are getting harder and harder to find as UK borrowing hits a new record.

In this market of fewer fast house sales, repossessions are increasing.  Before taking back your home, a lender must prove a few things during a repossession hearing.  

Sell Home Fast through Property Rescue and enjoy no nonsence advice and helpful staff.  Infact we pride ourselves on our approach and have answered some of our most popular Sell House Fast questions.

Recent news about the Land Registry putting up its fees for the first time since 1993 is bringing even more disappointment and stress to people looking to sell home fast.

Homeowners facing the prospect of losing their home to repossession could consider sell and rent back as an option for a fast property sale.

The increased need for a fast property sale in London has led to a fall in the average asking price of 0.4 percent since February according to Prime Location.

New blow for those wanting a fast property sale with latest negative equity figures announced.

Homeowners increasing look  to alternatives for a fast property sale.

Three thousand less homes have been sold compared to October 2010, says HM Revenue & Customs. In total, house sales for 2011 are 5% less than 2010, caused by the lack of mortgage funds and our economies state.

The High Pay Commission says that the extortionate wages of UK executives will damage the nation’s economy. Their “corrosive” salaries are having a negative impact on our economy and "high pay creating inequalities last seen in the Victorian era".

There has been a 2.6% increase in long term graduate unemployment, from graduates who left university in 2007, to students who left in 2005.

Between the months of July and August almost 40% of homeowners witnessed their finances deteriorate according to a study under 1,500 adults.

Strict lending criteria developed by bank and housing pricing levels have meshed, eliminating new potential buyers from the market.

Since 1991, the amount of consumers actively saving in corporate pension schemes within the UK's private sector has been halved.

In 2012, it is quite possible that average debts for UK students will reach an all time high, double the average debt in 2011.

Average pay gaps between employees in the private sector and those of the public sector have widely increased a great deal.

A recent survey questioning 1,800 UK businesses claims the biggest threats to UK companies are due to a weakened domestic demand.

Due to a fall in property values in July, surveyors are "pessimistic" about UK house prices.

According to The International Monetary Fund, unemployment, growth, and risks to inflation are prevalent in the UK.

On top of the 7,000 redundancies previously announced, it has now been reported that an additional 5,000 British soldiers will face the loss of jobs by 2015.

A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the BBC shows that pensioners and the poorest families are among those hit the hardest by the recession.

Income gaps have continued to widen over the past 30 years, with many low- and middle- income wage earners seeing only slight – if any – improvement in their overall incomes.

HMV, the DVD and music retailer, recently sold the Waterstone’s book chain to a fund controlled by Alexander Mamut – a Russian billionaire who owns 6% of HMV.

A small bank operating in the Portsmouth area has been shut down by the financial authorities.

UK unemployment fell 88,000 in the three months to April this year to 2.43 million, the biggest drop since the summer of 2000, latest data shows.

UK holidaymakers are now being warned that petrol prices have gone up since last summer all over Europe.

Argos has reported a big drop in sales for the past three months after it experienced worse-than-expected trading conditions, according to its owner.

Nokia, a major mobile phone service provider, reports that sales and profit margins for this quarter are now expected to be significantly lower than company forecasts.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a drop in new car sales in April, making it the tenth consecutive month to see a fall.

A leading economic think tank has warned that UK households may face the biggest drop in income for 30 years.

Low-cost airline Easyjet has reported that its half-year losses have almost doubled due to higher fuel costs and the tough economic environment.

Plymouth City Airport will be closing in December, it has been announced.

The taxman is targeting plumbers and others who work for cash in a new campaign against people not paying tax.

Thousands of Jobcentre staff are set to strike after a dispute about working conditions and management targets.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the price of oil has started to have an effect on energy demand.

Recent figures suggest that economic problems may be leading to a rise in depression in England.

According to new figures from industry body SMMT, sales of the new 11-plate cars were down in March in comparison to the same month last year

Economists believe that the consumer confidence index is one of the best indicators for the overall health of an economy, and if they're right, the UK is in very big trouble.

The industry has given out a warning that, as a result of of a windfall tax on North Sea oil producers announced in the Budget, tens of thousands of jobs in the UK will be cut.

The Royal Mail will be cutting more than 1,700 jobs and close two mail centres in London.

Telecoms giant BT has announced that, from 28 April 2011 call charges will increase by 9% and the monthly standard line rental charge will increase by 30 pence.

The number of people in the UK facing unemployment and rising bills have convinced MPs that people need a better financial education.

It seems like online identity theft and online credit card fraud is rising at an alarming rate.

According to a survey carried out by Vocalink, private sector pay at UK listed companies has risen at the slowest rate on record.

Between October and December 2010, unemployment rose 44,000, to a total of 2.5 million people unemployed.

The UK economy shrank by more than previously thought during the last three months of 2010, revised figures show.

Research by ING Direct suggests that the prospect of university fees rising to £9,000 a year is prompting parents to save more for their children's education.

The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that wholesale food costs reached the highest monthly amount ever recorded last month

In January 2011, the UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 4%.

A recent study shows that UK consumers have experienced their largest monthly fall in confidence in 16 years when it comes to their own finances and the economy.

The economic situation in the UK remains grim. Recent unemployment figures show that joblessness continues to hover around 8%, jumping to 20% for 16 – 24 year-olds

Fraud costs the UK economy £38bn a year, with more than half of that suffered by the public sector, according to official estimates.

The United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has reported a new high in global food prices as of December.

Brian Strutton, national officer for GMB, asserts that the speed and size of coming job cuts may reach unprecedented levels.

More than one-fifth of UK households report that they intend to increase their savings or are already saving more.

A recent report notes that the Bank of England gave a boost to many UK households when the base rate was cut to 0.5%, a record low.

Data from two recent surveys shows that the rental market is under pressure and that average costs are on the rise.

Work and Pensions announced that parents will not be exempt from benefit cuts if refusing a job or job training.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reports that housing prices are continuing to drop, due to a shortage of buyers.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has asked the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to weaken plans for restrictions on mortgage lending, calling the plans “flawed and impractical.”

Sellers continue to outnumber potential homebuyers, which has led to housing prices still being under pressure to decrease.

A new report suggests that nearly 1 million UK jobs could be lost due to public spending cuts by the government.

According to the BBC, seniors over the age of 60 will be the group most affected by changes in how low income households to receive assistance for mortgage costs.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) is not pleased with the City regulator’s plan to place more restrictions on mortgage lending.

The consumer advocate group Which? has uncovered charges of up to 3% added by some councils when customers pay their council services bills with a credit card.

Research shows that the most significant issue in the UK housing market is the plight of those trying to buy a home for the first time.

Mortgage lending in the UK has dropped for the third consecutive month with new figures underlining just how subdued the property market is.

A major High Street retailer issued a warning that it expects low sales growth for a minimum of three to five years.

A study conducted by Consumer Focus shows that 1.2 million UK residents are taking out at least one payday loan each year, for a total of £1.2 billion borrowed in this manner.

A study conducted by Consumer Focus shows that 1.2 million UK residents are taking out at least one payday loan each year, for a total of £1.2 billion borrowed in this manner.

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According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), the UK is facing the “longest, deepest, sustained period of cuts to public services spending at least since World War II.”

According to insurance companies, the UK saw a significant increase in the number of fraudulent claims in 2009, resulting in a record high.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has released figures regarding the minimum income needed to have an acceptable standard of living in the UK.

Bankruptcies in the UK are on the rise, with figures showing a distinct increase in the first quarter of this year in the number of residents of England and Wales trying to be declared bankrupt.

According to official statistics, one third of pensioners in the UK rely entirely on the state for their income during their retirement.

According to the Higher Education Policy Institute, unemployment has risen significantly among recent graduates under 24 years old.

Starting next year, families earning more than £40,000 will see a reduction in tax credits.

Spending related to the World Cup is credited with giving UK retail sales a boost in May.

New restrictions on benefits for expectant mums and new parents are poised to make raising children significantly more expensive.

Figures reported by the Land Registry show that house prices in Wales and England continue to steadily increase.

A survey conducted by High Fliers found that university students do not feel secure in their career options after graduation.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies reports that building work being completed through Labour’s school renewal programme may have to stop if the free schools policy is to be fully implemented.

According to a savings survey conducted by the NS&I, UK residents are putting less money in savings, resulting in a decrease in savings that is the lowest it has been in over two years.

Research conducted by Callcredit shows that more than one in four people who have a mortgage (26%) report that they would not be able to make their mortgage repayments as scheduled if they experienced a loss of £300 in their monthly income.

The widespread impact of the recession is still being seen throughout the UK as families struggle to manage the aftermath and regain their financial footing.

Official figures show a significant increase in UK inflation in March 2010. In the previous month, the rate of inflation was at 3%, sharply rising to 3.4% in March.

The 600,000 UK residents who earn in excess of £100,000 per year will see significant changes in their personal taxes over the next two years.

The budget deficit is expected to reach £178 billion this year, which is 12.6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

It is no secret that personal debt has been steadily increasing for over a decade and that the number of people going bankrupt or being declared insolvent has risen alongside it.

2010 has not started out well for public finances. In January, the government borrowed an additional £4.3 billion, bringing the total to the highest since record keeping began in 1993.

As if many people were not already facing enough financial challenges, interest rates on credit cards are on the rise.

It will likely come as no surprise that long time unemployment figures, which includes those who have been out of work for at least one year, are now the highest they have been since 1997.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new plans pertaining to mortgages, which may particularly affect some self-employed borrowers.

According to experts, the average UK household will have to spend a full 15% of their net income just to cover the interest payments on their personal debt.

Despite the government’s plans to increase competition to improve bank customers’ experiences, consumers are facing increasing branch closures and increasing charges.

It is no surprise that the UK will be facing a long recovery in order to correct the negative impacts during this economic crisis.

Bad debts have reached significant, historic highs and average borrowing has increased 5% per credit card, surpassing £1,000 for the first time ever.

To slow down the rapid slump in the property market, UK residents enjoyed a temporary stamp duty holiday on properties valued between £125,000 and £175,000 beginning in September 2008.

As unemployment rises across the UK, southeast England has been particularly hard hit with unemployment and underemployment.

Recently, families have enjoyed lower monthly bills due to the government’s efforts to boost the UK economy by temporarily reducing the VAT from 17.5% to 15%. However...

Under the law, repossession should be the last resort of mortgage providers that have exhausted all other possibilities that would allow homeowners to stay in their homes.

Official figures show that inflation in the UK rose higher than expected in November, due in large part to higher petrol prices.

According to the accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), 9% of all total outstanding debt balances will be made up out of credit card debt by the end of the year 2010.

A troubling new UK BBC survey reports that 2 out of 3 people in the UK know someone who has lost their job during this difficult recession, and that four in ten are afraid of losing their own job.

The CML (Council of Mortgage Lenders) has announced that mortgage lending in May was 2% lower than in April - at approximately £10.3bn - and 58% lower than May 2008.

As further evidence showing that the UK is hardly alone in the current economic crisis, reports indicate that home prices around the world have dropped in the first quarter of 2009.

Recent news from the Bank Of England acknowledged that approximately 7 - 11% of UK property owners have negative equity; a further blow to a poor property market.

In a bit of rare good news for the housing market, a rise has been reported in UK house prices. In May on April, house prices rose 1.2%, giving a bit of encouragement to anxious homeowners.

There’s been some good news at last for those seeking quick house sales or wanting to sell their property portfolio.

Homeowners are seeing mortgage rates rise despite the Bank of England’s base rate remaining stuck at rock bottom. 

UK economic activity shrank by 0.2% in the last three months of last year according to official figures.

Unemployment has risen in almost all parts of the UK. This October the number of people being out of work has risen to over 1.6 million, an increase of 5,300 people out of work and claiming Job Seekers Allowance.

Bankruptcy fees rose from £75 to £525 this August to try and discourage people with financial issues looking for a solution to their problems.

Property prices dropped 0.6% in August from July and 0.4% from a year ago. Experts are expecting the housing market to be subdued for at least another year, with values staying the same of slightly lower as they are today.

A recent survey under High Street retailers unveiled that 46% of the retailers have seen their sales fall in August and the current condition of the retail market is under a lot of pressure.

As taxes escalate, there will be a squeeze on household budgets in the next ten years or so.

For many consumers, obtaining mortgages with higher percentage rates is next to impossible, especially at the lower rates advertised.

During the months of June, July, and August, the UK economy has decreased it's growth rate by 0.2%, while expanding 0.6% between the months of May, June, and July.

Along with the UK government target inflation rates rising in July, due to the increase of financial service fees and higher prices for clothing.

Figures from the Pension Protection Fund reported the deterioration of UK pension schemes in July 2011.

It is predicted by the CML that 40,000 people will lose their homes this year.

In June, mortgage lending has increased, but the market is still subdued.

Increasing demand for properties to rent has caused rents in the private sector to increase to an average of £701 per month throughout England and Wales.

New data shows that UK Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged in May, holding steady at 4.5%.

So far in 2011, 382,000 UK homes have sold, which is down from 407,000 homes sold in the first six months of 2010.

More holidaymakers will soon see their holiday budgets shrinking from additional charges on debit card use.

The Halifax reports that home prices fell in the spring, but that the lender expects prices to stabilise later this year.

Recent figures have shown that UK retail sales fell 1.4% in May.

 Social housing costs are proving too expensive, resulting in housing benefit changes currently going through Parliament.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) warns that home repossessions will likely rise again in 2012.