Archive for the ‘Nationwide’ tag
Steadying the SHIP in the Equity Release Market
The month of July will be defined by encouraging news for the equity release market, news that saw SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans) speak positively about the future of the market.
Nationwide Report House Price Increase
After the Land Registry reported that house prices had dropped marginally in June, the Nationwide have released their figures that suggests house prices crept up by 0.1%. Whilst the drop reported by the Land Registry was minimal many homeowners considering equity release will be encouraged with these findings from the Nationwide.
More Good News For Potential Equity Release Customers
The trend of house price rises continued in May 2010 with the Nationwide reporting a 0.5% increase during the month. This could encourage some homeowners to consider an equity release scheme.
A Five Star Lifetime Mortgage
Homeowners approaching retirement and considering an equity release scheme might find the latest preferential lifetime mortgage available through Age Partnership particularly appealing.
House Price Inflation Benefits Equity Release Customers
For the first time in almost two years, UK house price inflation has reached double figures, which could encourage homeowners to release equity from the value of their property.
Equity Release Customers Encouraged by New House Price Increases
Potential equity release customers were boosted this week by the news that house prices have returned to the increases seen at the end of 2009 and start of this year.
Getting the Right Equity Release Advice This Month
In what was quite a quiet month in the equity release market, a handful of positive endorsements caused the biggest commotion; notably David Blunkett’s approval of equity release schemes.
House Price Rises Make Equity Release More Attractive
House prices in the UK are officially up on the previous year, which is welcome news for homeowners considering an equity release scheme.
Equity Release Market Benefits As House Prices Rise Again
The Nationwide have reported that house prices have risen for a seventh consecutive month, which will come as a boost to the equity release market.
The equity in your home is likely to have increased over the last few months
The equity in your home is likely to have increased over the last few months. Nationwide has reported a 9.7% rise in house prices between February and October 2009. Which means your house may be worth more than you thought.

