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Jan 17, 2019

Equity release market has doubled in the last three years

The number of plans taken out rose by over 20% in 2018 alone, as older homeowners unlocked...

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Nov 22, 2018

Three-quarters of over-55s plan to help kids out financially

Baby boomers are generous with their wealth now, but many worry about running into financi...

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Nov 07, 2018

Equity release borrowers take an average loan of £77K

Older homeowners are boosting their finances, by taking money out of the equity in their p...

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Nov 06, 2018

Rise in the cost of equity release mortgages

Over half of equity release mortgage lenders have hiked interest rates on their deals in t...

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Jan 20, 2017

Revealed: the average loan taken by an equity release borrower

The amount of equity released by homeowners from their properties in 2016 was almost a thi...

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Jan 18, 2017

Government plans incentives for downsizing

The government intends to offer older homeowners sweeteners to move out of their family ho...

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Jan 18, 2017

The value of UK homes? A cool £6.8 trillion

The value of UK housing stock rocketed past the £5trn mark in 2016, ending the year at a ...

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Jan 10, 2017

Are over-55s locked out of the mortgage market?

Nearly six out of 10 estate agents believe the current range of mortgages does not meet th...

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Dec 21, 2016

House prices 10 times greater than pensioners’ annual income

In the last 20 years, average house prices in England have risen to a whopping 10 times th...

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Dec 20, 2016

‘Silver splitters’ boost equity release market

Couples that decide to divorce later in life are increasingly choosing equity release as ...

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Nov 11, 2016

Over half of Brits think homes should be sold to pay for care

Average home sale would pay for seven years’ care

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Nov 03, 2016

Equity release lending rises by 25%

Record equity release lending boosted by increased competition and low rates

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Nov 02, 2016

Over 50s are spending the kids’ inheritance

One in five over-50s have said there’s less in the pot than they’d hoped for their dep...

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Oct 19, 2016

Equity release mortgage rates at record lows

The cost of lifetime mortgages is lower than ever

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Oct 07, 2016

Property is part of pension for half of over-45s

A new approach to retirement means traditional pensions are no longer the only option

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Sep 27, 2016

Equity release market offers more choice than ever

Equity release customers have never been better served, according to Moneyfacts, with a to...

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Jul 20, 2016

Lack of suitable properties leaves older homeowners stuck

More than 500,000 homeowners aged 55+ want to move but can't find suitable housing

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Jul 18, 2016

Don’t be deluded over downsizing

Relying exclusively on your home to fund your retirement could end in tears

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Jul 13, 2016

Santander to sell L&G equity release mortgages

The banking giant will offer its interest-only borrowers the opportunity to take out a Leg...

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Jun 14, 2016

Mortgage paid off? What next?

What do the over-50s do with their money once they have repaid their mortgage? We find out

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Jun 01, 2016

Rates fall on equity release mortgages

A combination of falling rates and rising property prices is good news for equity release ...

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Apr 21, 2016

Equity release lending up 20%

Lifetime mortgage lending hit record £394m in the first quarter of this year

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Apr 11, 2016

OneFamily to launch innovative equity release scheme

The new lifetime mortgage will offer flexibility for families

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Mar 18, 2016

Average equity release sum equals two years’ pay

Over-55s withdraw over 100 weeks’ full-time pay from their homes with equity release pla...

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