Archive for the ‘SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans)’ tag
50% Of Equity Release Customers Missing Out On State Benefits
The same recent survey by Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) that identified a need for more clarity between equity release and state benefits has also identified as much as 50% of equity release customers aren’t getting the state benefits they are entitled to.
More Information Needed About State Benefits and Equity Release
A new survey produced by Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has identified a continuing demand for greater information from the Government about the relationship between equity release and state benefits.
Value Of Equity Release Market Increases
The equity release market has grown in value by 4% in the third quarter of 2010. This is according to statistics released by SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans), who credit “increased customer demand” for the growth.
Reasons Why Equity Release Grows in Popularity
Earlier this month Aviva celebrated their 100,000th equity release customer completion. It follows on from increased popularity of equity release schemes over the years, which Andrea Rozario, director general of SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans), believes is down to improved trust.
Equity Release Affected By and Affects the Economy
Over the past month, the equity release market has continued to be affected and possibly affect the poor economic climate. During August house prices dipped but, with retirement ages being put back and pensions reduced by the recession, the value of equity release – as a source of income in retirement – remains.
SHIP Welcome Government Review of Benefits
The relationship between equity release and the UK benefits system is one that continues to leave both intermediaries and consumers confused. Therefore, it was with open arms that SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans) received the news of the Government’s decision to review benefits and how they affect equity release.
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.
“Equity Release Can Allow Consumers to Fund Care”
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has responded in a positive manner to Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley’s comments regarding the ‘Commission on the Funding of Care and Support’.
SHIP Encouraged By Second Quarter Performance
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP), the trade body for the equity release market, have released figures pertaining to the performance of the market in the second quarter of 2010.
Three Quarters Say Equity Release is Right For Them
The Age UK report, released last week has suggested that over three quarters of equity release customers felt the plan was right for their needs. Plus 97% of customers suggested they were satisfied with the plan they took out.
