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Equity Release and Vulnerable Customers: Closing the Gap

By Mark Gregory on the 21st August 2025

The financial advice industry is facing a critical challenge: underestimating customer vulnerability. Recent research highlights a stark distinction between what advisers see and the reality of their customer base, risking substandard outcomes and non-compliance with evolving regulations like Consumer Duty. At Equity Release Supermarket, we're not just acknowledging this gap; we’ve actively closed...

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Later Life Lending: In it for the long run

By Mark Gregory on the 20th August 2025

Those approaching, or in retirement are all too aware that their retirement pots need to stretch further than ever. Recent data from the Office for National Sta...

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Reducing the Risks of Equity Release: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

By Mark Gregory on the 17th April 2025

Equity release has become an increasingly popular option for homeowners over the age of 55 who are looking to access the wealth tied up in their property, witho...

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Understanding How Financial Pressures Impact Divorce: Why Planning Ahead Matters

By Mark Gregory on the 20th January 2025

Going through a divorce is already emotionally challenging, but financial concerns can add a layer of complexity. New research carried out by Legal & General Ho...

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Understanding Legal & General's Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage (PTLM) Versus a Typical Lifetime Mortgage (Equity Release)

By Mark Gregory on the 30th September 2024

Legal & General Home Finance offers a Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage (PTLM) designed for homeowners aged 50 and over. This later life mortgage solution helps in...

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Accessing Your Home's Potential: Bridging Finance and Equity Release for Over 55s

By Mark Gregory on the 27th March 2024

For homeowners aged 55 and above, navigating the property market can present unique challenges and opportunities. There are many financial options and decisions...

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Navigating Your Mortgage Transition: A Guide for Over 50s Facing Rising Mortgage Payments

By Mark Gregory on the 7th March 2024

According to the FCA over 1.5 million mortgages will come to the end of their fixed rate deal in 2024. The Bank of England (BoE) have recently held rates at 5.2...

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How Much Does It Cost To Make Your Home More Accessible in Retirement?

By Mark Gregory on the 25th September 2023

Getting older and moving into retirement can be a very exciting time of your life; an opportunity to truly relax and spend more time with loved ones.However, in...

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How Equity Release and Inheritance tax Can Work in Tandem

By Mark Gregory on the 21st August 2023

So many people take pleasure from gifting or supporting family members whenever they can, and most would love to help their family with bigger ticket items such...

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How equity release can help both sides with a divorce settlement

By Mark Gregory on the 14th August 2023

Unfortunately, divorce can happen at any time and at any age, and whilst divorce in general is on the decline, figures from the UKs Office for National Statisti...

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