Quarterly National Statistics on possession claims brought by mortgage lenders and social and private landlords in the county courts of England and Wales were published on 21 May 2026.
Key facts
- Who: Mortgage lenders and social and private landlords bringing possession claims in the county courts of England and Wales
- From: 21 May 2026
- Source: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2026
The latest quarterly National Statistics on possession claim actions in the county courts of England and Wales have been published. They cover actions by mortgage lenders and by social and private landlords for January to March 2026.
The bulletin presents the latest figures on the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales.
The statistics are described as a leading indicator of the number of properties to be repossessed. They are also the only source of sub-national possession information.
They have two stated uses. They are used to monitor court workloads. They are also used to assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of policy, both nationally and locally.
A supporting document is published alongside the bulletin. It contains background information on the mortgage court system, the policy background and the methodology used. It also includes a user guide to the data CSVs and lists other useful sources of mortgage statistics.
What this means for landlords, lenders and anyone following possession claims
The statistics are published quarterly. Anyone who wants to look at the figures in more detail can use the supporting document, which explains the methodology and the data files.
Sources
- Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2026, GOV.UK, published 21 May 2026