TRAINERS' NOTEBOOK
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More Repossessions Likely as Mortgage Interest Rates Rise
Work Experience and Adult Learning - A Recipe for Success!
More Repossessions Likely as Mortgage Interest Rates Rise
May 2012
A recent article in The Guardian, written by Ben Reeve-Lewis, warns of increased pressure on advisers who assist people in mortgage difficulties.
He is an experienced trainer and expert in preventing homelessness through mortgage repossessions.
Ben talks about the Council of Mortgage Lenders' new predictions for mortgage repossessions, (around 45,000 this year, possibly more now that banks are starting to raise the Standard Variable Rate for mortgages this month).
In his experience, it takes quite a degree of confidence and tenacity to challenge lenders, when trying to prevent a family from becoming homeless.
Equally, attending court to help defend a mortgage repossession can be intimidating. However, with repossession activity likely to increase still further, as many advisers as possible need to be equipped to help in this way.
Ben Reeve-Lewis has recently partnered with Destin Solutions to provide How to Prevent Repossessions, an online guide for housing advisers involved with homeless prevention. It is designed to increase advisers' confidence.
As both a training tool and an on-going resource, the pack provides:
- Negotiation tools for 14 alternatives to repossession that a lender can offer.
- Comprehensive letter templates for successfully carrying out negotiations.
- 14 pre-written court-form templates in line with county court procedures.
- Full explanation of what the courts can be asked to do to avoid repossession.
- Additional resources to help the adviser manage cases and stop repossession.
To read Ben's Guardian article in full click here.
FW - Details of How to Prevent Repossessions can be obtained from the website of Destin Solutions.
Work Experience and Adult Learning - A Recipe for Success!
May 2012
Two young men from Oldham have signed up for a 12 month apprenticeship scheme, supported by their local housing provider, to gain hands-on experience and NVQ qualifications.
Both Ryan (23) and William (22) had been unemployed for six and three months respectively before signing up as apprentices with the Estate Services team at Guinness Northern Counties' Darnhill branch.
Over the course of the year, they will have the opportunity to gain NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care and in Horticulture.
The scheme is part of Guinness Northern Counties' Access to Work initiative which involves Guinness working in partnership with a range of education and training providers, including Oldham-based Upturn Enterprise.
Guinness Northern Counties provide the work experience opportunities and on-site supervision. Upturn manage all aspects of personal support, NVQ achievement and help finding permanent jobs.
Guinness has created 85 trainee placements since 2009, of which 50 have resulted in apprentices gaining Level 2 NVQ Awards, 45 of whom have already entered paid employment. Guinness is currently hosting 26 apprentices in a range of different roles who are all committed to achieving their NVQ courses and starting their careers.
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