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• Equity release plan for back up
  Workers at Boots could consider an equity release plan after the company announced that one of its two final salary pension schemes is to be dissolved.
  2nd September 2010
• Equity release scheme for changes
  An equity release scheme could be the solution for pensioners worried about their income as new reports warn that workers may soon have to pay more towards their pensions.
  1st September 2010
• Equity release plan as rates fall
  An equity release plan could offer relief to those concerned about their retirement income as new research has found that annuity levels have reached their lowest levels since records began.
  1st September 2010
• Equity release scheme for couples
  Couples need to talk to each other about their retirement finance options such as an equity release scheme as new research shows that one in three couples do not understand each other's finances.
  26th August 2010
• Silver expat equity release plan
  An equity release plan could be the best solution for those over-55 to realise their dream retirement as a new survey has found that most of those who have already retired overseas are happy with their decision.
  26th August 2010
• Best Equity Release Adviser 2010
  The public has crowned Age Partnership as the winner of What Mortgage magazine’s Best Equity Release Adviser 2010.
  25th August 2010
• Equity release scheme benefits
  People over the age of 55 could benefit from an equity release scheme, as a new report shows that many councils are likely to struggle to meet the needs of the elderly.
  23rd August 2010
• Equity release scheme benefits
  People over the age of 55 could benefit from an equity release scheme as a new survey has found that nearly 90 per cent of UK adults have no written plan for retirement.
  20th August 2010
• Equity release scheme for cash
  Over-55s could use an equity release scheme to help plan a fuller retirement as the latest figures show that property prices are continuing to surge in many areas.
  16th August 2010
• Shortfall solved by equity release
  An equity release scheme may be the best way to protect retirement income levels for those over 55, as pension experts warn that changes to pension rules could cause problems for those that have stopped work.
  13th August 2010
• Live the dream with equity release
  Retired Brits looking to see the world could consider an equity release scheme to help them meet the increasing cost of travelling as insurance companies continue to hike prices for older people.
  11th August 2010
• Equity release sooths income fears
  An equity release plan could help to sooth the financial worries of over-55s who are looking to retire, but who worry that their income will not be sufficient when they stop working.
  11th August 2010
• Equity release for petrol prices
  Retired motorists could soon to be hit by a further increase in the price of petrol in a move that is likely to make many consider an equity release scheme.
  10th August 2010
• Call cost could mean equity release
  An equity release scheme could be an ideal way for over-55s to increase their ability to cope with rising prices, as consumer groups warn that telephone costs are likely to increase.
  10th August 2010
• Equity release offers more options
  The decision to hold Bank of England interest rates at their lowest level ever for the 18th consecutive month could start those approaching retirement thinking about an equity release plan.
  9th August 2010
• Equity release for pension problems
  An equity release scheme could be a useful solution to financial problems caused by the government's plans to raise the state pension age.
  9th August 2010
• Equity release as premiums rise
  Motorists and homeowners over the age of 55 could benefit form an equity release plan as the country's biggest insurers prepare to raise their premiums well above the rate of inflation.
  6th August 2010
• Equity release unlocks value
  Equity release schemes could help retired people release some of the value in their homes as a new study has shown that the value of the country's housing stock has doubled over the last ten years.
  6th August 2010
• Price rises boost equity release
  There may be good news for over-55's considering equity release as Halifax bank has reported that UK house prices rose by 0.6 per cent in July.
  5th August 2010
• Equity release could raise income
  Britain's leading companies have made big inroads into filling the black holes in their pension schemes, but many people whose pensions have already suffered could benefit from an equity release scheme to boost their income.
  5th August 2010
• SHIP welcomes benefit overhaul
  SHIP has welcomed the news that the government has decided to tackle the nature of the UK benefits system.
  4th August 2010
• Release equity to cover pension fees
  Homeowners may wish to look into equity release plans after a pensions expert revealed that British pensions are effectively halved by fees and charges.
  4th August 2010
• Equity release on the up this year
  The future looks bright for the equity release market, according to financial advisers.
  3rd August 2010
• Introduction to Equity Release and Age Partnership's service
  Equity release schemes are a great way of releasing a tax-free lump sum of money from your home.
  2nd August 2010
• Equity release for pension transferers
  Paying for pension transfer advice by commission could knock up to 30 per cent off your retirement fund, heightening the need for an equity release scheme.
  30th July 2010
• Is it time for an equity release plan?
  With the cost of living on the rise and a VAT increase around the corner, now could be an ideal time to consider an equity release plan.
  29th July 2010
• Release equity to help pay for children
  Two-thirds of older people are continuing to support their adult children financially, meaning that some may need to consider equity release plans.
  28th July 2010
• Equity release pays for frailty
  Older people who have grown frail, but aren't classed as being ill, may need to consider an equity release scheme to help them pay for care.
  27th July 2010
• Release equity to fight ageism wall
  Older homeowners face an "invisible wall of ageism" as they look to work into the future, meaning they may want to release equity to provide them with more money.
  26th July 2010
• Release equity for low compensation
  Pensioners who lost out following the collapse of Equitable Life may want to release equity from their house after the compensation pot was capped at £500m.
  26th July 2010
• SHIP responds to care proposals
  SHIP has welcomed the government's publication of the terms of reference for the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support.
  23rd July 2010
• Women more likely to need equity release
  Women have been hit hardest by the dip in pensions saving, so they might want to consider equity release as a means of making up the difference.
  22nd July 2010
• 30 per cent rise in equity release
  The first half of 2010 has seen equity release levels rise by 30 per cent, according to new figures.
  21st July 2010
• Retire at 68 sooner or release equity
  The government has proposed raising the pension age to 68 eight years ahead of schedule, meaning that some homeowners who want to retire earlier may want to consider equity release.
  20th July 2010
• Equity release need for bus pass cuts
  Older people may want to take out a drawdown lifetime mortgage to pay for their bus travel, after it was announced that the bus pass age could go up soon.
  19th July 2010
• Equity release option as savings drop
  Over 50s should look towards equity release as the amount put into their pension savings dropped by almost £18bn (£17.6bn) last year.
  16th July 2010
• £8bn VAT bill may mean equity release
  Britain's pensioners face an £8bn bill to pay for the government's VAT rise, according to the Labour party and may need equity release to pay for it.
  14th July 2010
• Equity release hope if bill fails
  Homeowners should remember that equity release plans are available to them if an amendment to the Finance Bill is rejected tonight.
  13th July 2010
• Release equity to fund bill cash payment
  It costs an extra £100 to pay for energy bills by cash or cheque, as opposed to direct debit, so homeowners may want to get an equity release scheme to make up the difference.
  13th July 2010
• Equity release solution for pensions cut
  Millions of private sector pension holders are likely to see their retirement income cut, so they may wish to get a lifetime drawdown mortgage to provide them with an extra income.
  12th July 2010
• SHIP delighted with equity release study
  SHIP have declared their delight at the findings of Age UK's report into equity release usage, which we reported on yesterday.
  9th July 2010
• Equity release used to pay off debts
  A third of people with an equity release scheme are using the money they get from it to pay off debts, according to new research.
  8th July 2010
• Release equity for annuity losses
  People are losing out on thousands of pounds from their annuity by not disclosing medical conditions, so they might want to get an equity release scheme to make up the difference.
  6th July 2010
• Get online with equity release scheme
  People over 50 now make up almost a third of the UK's web-based population, so why not release a little equity from your house and join them?The study by the UK Online Measurement Company (UKOM) also discovered that over the last year, a million new silver surfers took their first steps onto the internet.
  2nd July 2010
• Release equity for private healthcare
  Older female homeowners may wish to consider an equity release scheme to pay for private healthcare after a new research showed that the NHS was failing them.
  2nd July 2010
• Release equity to go on holiday
  More homeowners may now consider getting a lifetime mortgage after an expert came out and said there were plenty of travel insurance options available to them.
  30th June 2010
• Cover fuel costs with equity release
  There are worries that older homeowners may lose free travel and their winter fuel allowance, requiring them to look into equity release for extra income.
  29th June 2010
• Rapid CGT rise good for equity release
  The government's decision to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) immediately will act as a boost for the equity release market, according to an expert.
  25th June 2010
• Budget could lead to equity release
  SHIP has announced that the rise in VAT could lead more people to investigate equity release schemes in the future.
  24th June 2010
• AP up for equity release gong
  Age Partnership have been nominated for a very prestigious equity release gong at the What Mortgage Awards and you can do your bit to help us win.
  23rd June 2010
• Equity release option for the canny
  Canny homeowners are shopping around for ways to fund their retirement, as they aim to get the most value out of their pensions, annuities and equity release.
  22nd June 2010
• Equity release cushions grandkids
  Equity release could be a solution for over-55s looking to help the their families to cope with the financial shock of having a child.
  21st June 2010
• Equity release: savings study
  A study that has branded the UK savings system complicated and confusing could inspire the over-55s to consider equity release to supplement their income.
  21st June 2010
• Equity release could protect income
  Equity release could be a great solution for over-55s worried that their lifestyle could be vulnerable to tax increases in the emergency budget.
  18th June 2010
• You could have more equity than you thought
  Average UK house prices have risen by 10.1% over the last 12 months according to the latest figures from the Department of Communities and Local Government.
  17th June 2010
• Equity release could fund education
  Equity release schemes could be used by parents and even grandparents to help university students avoid getting themselves into debt.
  15th June 2010
• Homeowners worried that future tax rises could stop them selling
  New research by Aviva has found that most home owners in Britain would now be worried about investing in property alone to fund their retirement.
  14th June 2010
• Release equity to cover shortfall
  Members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) may want to consider equity release as it transpires that their pensions lost 20 per cent of their value last year.
  7th June 2010
• Release equity as debt levels rise
  The average UK household is nearly £9,000 (£8,761) in debt, so homeowners may want to consider entering an equity release scheme to help make ends meet.
  4th June 2010
• House price rise boosts equity release
  House prices have risen by 8.5 per cent over the last 12 months, meaning that homeowners will be able to extract more cash from their homes via equity release.
  2nd June 2010
• Equity release IHT warning
  Using an equity release scheme to get around inheritance tax (IHT) may not always be the best use of your money, according to an expert.
  1st June 2010
• Equity release to counter 'con' pensions
  Only one in eight British workers show any interest to their pension, which could lead to them needing a home reversion plan or lifetime mortgage in the future.
  28th May 2010
• Few seeking equity release advice
  More people are seeking help about what colour to dye their hair than are finding out about equity release schemes, new research has shown.
  25th May 2010
• Equity release solutions available online
  The older generation are missing out on financial advice and equity release help by not seeking solutions online.
  24th May 2010