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Introduction

Use this section to find out exactly how the different type of equity release schemes work and how you can use the most suitable type of deal for your needs to suit your ends.

Jun 06, 2018

Top tips for downsizing

With more and more homeowners moving to smaller properties later in life, the National Ass...

Jan 04, 2017

How to use a lifetime mortgage

Lifetime mortgages can provide money for your retirement without the headache of making re...

Jan 03, 2017

How to use a home reversion plan

Home reversion schemes are an alternative method of releasing equity from your property to...

Dec 22, 2016

Case study – Home reversion plans

Gail Shaw, 77, had previously looked into home reversion plans but was unsure about taking...

Dec 22, 2016

Case study – Lifetime mortgages

Mary Harris, 77, and husband Thomas Harris, 84, are retired teachers.

Dec 07, 2016

How to release equity from your home

Equity release is an important financial tool for older homeowners.

Feb 25, 2013

54% shop around for equity release

More than half of those homeowners who signed up for an equity release scheme with special...

Jan 24, 2013

10,000+ released equity in 2012

More than 10,000 older homeowners freed up some of the cash tied up in their properties vi...

Equity release borrowers lack understanding and feel pressured to buy

New research found that some borrowers didn't fully understand the product at the point of...

Apr 26, 2022

Over 23,000 homeowners unlocked property wealth in first three months of 2022

Record numbers of older homeowners are looking to equity release to boost their income in ...

Apr 21, 2022

Longer-term mortgages and high first-time buyer age set to eat into pensions

First-time buyers could be repaying their homeloan into retirement, hampering their abilit...

Apr 06, 2022

Newly retired spend £3,700 supporting their family

Unlocking property wealth is one way that parents are able to financially support their ch...

Mar 16, 2022

Over-55s tap equity release to fund holidays as Covid restrictions ease

Later life borrowing is rising in popularity as older homeowners look to unlock their prop...

Mar 01, 2022

Equity release mortgage rates are rising

Lifetime mortgage rates hit record lows in 2021, but now they are on the up

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