Archive for the ‘SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans)’ tag
Age UK Report Delights SHIP
Following the release of a research paper by Age UK, looking into equity release, Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) – the trade body for the equity release market – have responded in a positive manner to the findings.
The Budget and House Prices Affect Equity Release
During the month of June the equity release market was once again affected by house prices, both positive and slightly negative based on different sources, whilst the “Emergency” Budget, announced by the coalition Government, also impacted on the equity release market.
“Equity Release Would Seem the Logical Answer to Government Changes”
The “Emergency” Budget outlined by Chancellor George Osborne this week (22 June 2010) looks set to affect most people in the UK because of the rise in VAT. However, according to Andrea Rozario, director general of SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans), it could be the over 55 year olds that suffer the most.
Equity Release Could Help Homeowners Working an Extra Year
Following the Queen’s Speech this week (25 May 2010) many experts suggested that the age when people can claim a state pension could rise to 70 years-old, much sooner. This could see some homeowners turning to equity release.
SHIP’s Equity Release and State Benefits Campaign Gathers Pace
Towards the end of last month Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) once again urged more clarity between equity release and state benefits by producing a questionnaire designed to garner feedback from advisors as well as customers.
SHIP Urge New Government to Promote Equity Release
The equity release trade body, Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP), has urged the new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition Government to “help to improve the standard of living for older people” and consider equity release as a tool for funding retirement.
A Good Month for the Equity Release Market
In the equity release market, the month of April could be seen as a vital month with homeowners increasing equity in their properties, further calls for the Government to consider equity release schemes and a robust start to 2010 highlighted by SHIP.
Robust Start to 2010 for the Equity Release Market
The equity release market has made a solid start to 2010 according to Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) after they released figures pertaining to the first quarter of the year.
It Makes Sense to Consider Equity Release
For many homeowners approaching retirement, planning for the future is taking on greater importance in the difficult economic climate and, according to one industry expert, equity release should be one of the options discussed.
More Clarity Between Equity Release and State Benefits Needed
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has called for more clarity about how equity release can affect state benefits and to achieve this, they have implored financial advisors to communicate their thoughts as well as those of their clients through a questionnaire.
