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Is Equity Release the Answer to the Pension Crisis?

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According to an All Party Parliamentary Group, equity release schemes could help Britain’s retired homeowners beat the pension crisis. However, they have stressed that better quality services, like high quality advice, should first be introduced by the equity release providers.

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Written by Mark-Blanchfield

March 11th, 2010 at 9:48 am

Five Reasons Why Equity Release Has a Bright Future

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According to Safe Home Income Plans’ (SHIP) fifth annual members’ survey, the equity release market faces a bright future. There are five key factors that contribute to this.

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Written by Janice-Walsh

February 18th, 2010 at 1:52 pm

Rising Debt Makes Equity Release Schemes More Relevant

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Rising levels of debt is making equity release schemes more relevant as a financial option according to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).

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Written by Mark-Blanchfield

January 27th, 2010 at 9:51 am

Lifetime Mortgage Interest Rate Drop

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Just Retirement has reduced the interest rate on their lifetime mortgage, which could save you thousands of pounds. Age Partnership customers can make the most of this preferential plan, which could also give you a £450 cash bonus when making the most of this lifetime mortgage.

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Written by Janice-Walsh

January 19th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Planning for the Future the Theme of Equity Release in December

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In the grips of a bitterly cold December the mood of the equity release market in the final month of 2009 was one of future-planning with a focus on 2010.

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Written by Mark-Blanchfield

January 12th, 2010 at 5:09 pm

House Price Rises Make Equity Release More Attractive

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House prices in the UK are officially up on the previous year, which is welcome news for homeowners considering an equity release scheme.

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Written by Mark-Blanchfield

January 7th, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Customers Taking Longer to Research Equity Release

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According to new research from the Equity Release Solicitors Alliance (ERSA), 40% of equity release customers are spending six months or more researching the market before taking out a plan.

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Written by Janice-Walsh

December 15th, 2009 at 11:25 am

AIFA Urges Government to Re-Examine Obstacles to Equity Release

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Ahead of the pre-Budget report on Wednesday 9 December 2009 the Association of Independent Financial Advisors (AIFA) has urged the Government to “re-examine obstacles to equity release so that there are fewer disincentives for consumers.”

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Written by Janice-Walsh

December 7th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

Equity Release News Roundup – November 2009

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It has been another busy month in the equity release market with further house price rises, Government changes to benefits allocations and more emphasis placed on future planning.

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Written by Mark-Blanchfield

December 1st, 2009 at 9:29 am

SHIP Express Disappointment That Equity Release Benefits Overlooked

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The issue of care for the elderly has once again caught the attention of Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) who feel that equity release has been overlooked by the Government in their Green Paper consultation.

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Written by Janice-Walsh

November 17th, 2009 at 11:32 am