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Is Equity Release the Answer to the Pension Crisis?
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.
Age Partnership Voted Best Equity Release Mortgage Broker 2010
At the recent Mortgage Strategy Awards, Age Partnership was voted as the leading equity release mortgage broker for 2010. The over-the-phone, independent equity release specialists triumphed in a competitive section and claimed an award that recognised their commitment to the market.
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.
7 Questions to Ask an Advisor About Equity Release Schemes
According to Hodge Lifetime, seeking specialist equity release scheme advice is playing a greater role in the equity release market.
Five Reasons Why Equity Release Has a Bright Future
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.
The Wealth of Equity Release Begins To Be Appreciated
This week the Conservative Party announced that they will be launching an inquiry into funding for retirement; incorporating equity release. This move has been backed by Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP).
Pre-Budget Report Could Strengthen Equity Release Market
Alistair Darling’s pre-Budget announcement (Wednesday 9 December 2009), as expected, affected the equity release market. However, his announcement to reduce tax relief on pension savings could lead to retired homeowners pursuing other options for finance – notably equity release.
SHIP Express Disappointment That Equity Release Benefits Overlooked
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.
Government Changes to Benefits has Positive Results for Equity Release
Retired homeowners will now be able to take out an equity release plan safe in the knowledge that it may not affect their benefit claims. This comes after the Government announced changes to the benefit assessment schemes.
Exciting News for the Equity Release Market
According to The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), the number of homeowners taking advantage of an equity release plan could increase by a third if a future forecast predicting a rise in pensioners housing equity is correct.
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