February statistics

As we do at the end of each month, here's a snapshot of recording statistics (entire registry district) for certain key documents for February 2011 compared to February 2010:

The number of deeds recorded was down 15%, from 337 in Feb 2010 to 288 in Feb 2011.

Mortgages were up 9%, from 713 in Feb 2010 to 774 in Feb 2011.

Foreclosure Deeds were down 49%, from 45 in Feb 2010 to 23 in Feb 2011.

Orders of Notice were down 62%, from 141 in Feb 2010 to 53 in Feb 2011.