Equity Release

Older people could be increasingly concerned about their finances due to the rising cost of necessary items such as fuel and petrol, leading to worries about debt.Equity release schemes could be a good option for those who find themselves in this position, as they offer the chance to free up ... read more

Older people are considering their options as they near retirement, due to the age they collect their pension being put back by the coalition government.And new research has suggested equity release plans could be one of the more popular options, with one-third of respondents to a poll saying they would ... read more

Pensioners who are worried about making their money last through retirement are likely to be concerned about the high levels of inflation forcing the cost of items up.Equity release plans could therefore be a good option for homeowners aged between 55 and 95, as they offer the security of remaining ... read more

New research has found the majority of people do not think a proposal for the standard amount paid in a pension to be set at £140 a week is enough for them to be able to live comfortably after they give up working.This could lead to older homeowners aged between ... read more

Many older people are living in fuel poverty, as they are unable to find enough money to heat their homes to an acceptable level.Equity release schemes could prove to be an attractive option for homeowners aged between 55 and 95, as they allow people to free up funds while remaining ... read more

Firms such as British Gas and Scottish Power upping their tariffs in recent weeks could lead to people becoming concerned about the prospect of slipping into fuel poverty.Equity release plans could therefore become an increasingly popular option for homeowners aged between 55 and 95 who may be worried about how ... read more

The cost of energy is continuing to shoot up, which could lead some people to be concerned about how they will pay for gas and electricity in the future.Equity release plans could therefore be an attractive option for homeowners aged between 55 and 95, due to the fact it allows ... read more

Older people may be struggling to balance the books due to inflation meaning prices rise.Equity release plans could therefore be an option for homeowners aged between 55 and 95, as it allows them to get access to money while retaining the security of a property.Stephen Robertson, director-general of the British ... read more

Care costs are continuing to be a major issue and older people may be worried about how they are going to find the cash to be looked after later in life.Equity release plans may therefore be considered, as they offer a whole host of benefits to older homeowners between the ... read more