In 2008 we noticed a huge increase in demand for our specialist housing debt service.  More and more people were contacting our advice line worried about the possibility of losing their homes due to mortgage or rent arrears. We knew that something had to be done to protect the homes of those families affected by the economic downturn. So, in February 2009 we launched the Preventing Possession Initiative.

The project provides free advice and representation at court to homeowners and tenants and is engaged in preventative policy work with housing providers and lenders .  Read more about the background to the initiative in the PPI briefing paper and be sure to leave a comment to let us know how we're doing!