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Why knowledge is key in the equity release market
Anyone even vaguely contemplating equity release ought to be aware that, as with so many things, knowledge is power. Although equity release receives increasing amounts of press coverage, many people remain unsure about what exactly it is, or how to get the best equity release deal. The equity release industry itself bears some responsibility for […]
Using equity release money to go on holiday
While ‘spending the children’s inheritance’ used to be taken with a pinch of salt, many older people are releasing the money in their properties to enjoy it for...
Can you move house if you’ve taken out equity release?
Are you a homeowner and looking at retirement solutions such as equity release? If so, what are the basics that you should be aware of, and what does it mean fo...
Meet John Who Helped His Granddaughter Buy Her First Home
Meet John who is 78 years old and has admired his only granddaughter, Victoria who he’s seen grow up over the years. John is proud that Victoria has worked her...
Why more people trust equity release than ever before
Equity release has recently experienced a boom that few other markets have experienced. In 2017 it has become the fasting growing part of the mortgage market –...
Are you missing out on a retirement income boost? Note from government
People of all ages are concerned about how they will cope financially when they retire. Indeed, it is one of the key stressors for those people in their 40s and...
A lifeline for people unable to pay interest only mortgages
Interest only mortgages may seem like a great idea at the beginning of home ownership, but there are fears that there is a large and increasing number of househ...
Helping your grandchildren to get on the property ladder
Getting on the property ladder continues to be a struggle for first-time buyers. It can take 13 years for a single first-time buyer to raise enough funds for a...
How to choose the right equity release advisor
Equity release is becoming more and more popular with people who want or need to release extra cash in their later years. Figures from the Equity Release Counci...
Stamp duty increases borrowing in retirees
A combination of high stamp duty charges and a shortage of suitable, smaller homes is forcing more and more older people to borrow money rather than downsize, a...
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