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Feb 28, 2023

Can You Afford to Heat Your Home? Equity Release could help

According to a recent survey from moneysupermarket.com, a staggering 24 million people in this country would rather wear an extra layer of clothing than put the heating on. Whilst first thoughts may point to the view that Brits are just looking after their pennies, on closer inspection it may well be the case that many of these 24 million people cannot afford to heat their homes during winter.
1 min
Feb 28, 2023

Relying on a Top-up or Drawdown on your Equity Release Plan?

A recent survey by Saga has highlighted the increasing financial burdens faced by the over-50s which are forcing them to make serious spending cutbacks. More than 60% said the quality of their lifestyle has 'crashed' during the past 12 months. They are not living ‘on the breadline’ says the report, but having to watch their non-essential spending by cutting back on things like holidays and using the car, as well as reducing leisure related treats.
1 min
Nov 16, 2022

Equity Release Schemes: More Choice on the Horizon

In the past, equity release schemes were widely available through a number of lenders that included major building societies and banks. However, with the past few years being extremely turbulent in the financial and property sectors, the availability and choice of equity release schemes has diminished greatly. But there may be good news just around the corner for those keen to get the best equity release scheme available.
1 min
Sep 14, 2022

Can you move home with equity release?

This question is often asked by people considering equity release and is certainly something to consider before making a decision. In this article, we will answer this question and give you some top tips on moving or selling your home if you have equity release. What is equity release? Equity release is used by those […]
7 min
Jul 11, 2022

What Are the Pros and Cons of Equity Release?

As people enter later life, they sometimes find that as much as they have tried to save up, plan and prepare, that they need additional income in order to do everything that they want to do.    Whether it’s for home renovations, luxury holidays or to just simply enjoy a more comfortable retirement, one solution could be to release some of the money […]
7 min