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Will Britons seek equity release advice as charity voices concern over govt pension changes?
Friday, December 10th, 2010
Older people in Britain will be put at "significant risk" as a result of the government's changes to the pension system, it has been claimed.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in order to see how the value of their ... read more
Will older Brits turn to equity release schemes as British Gas price hikes kick in?
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Energy customers have been reminded that the recently-announced price hikes from British Gas will come into effect from tomorrow.Older Britons, who traditionally spend a larger proportion of their income on heating, could now be encouraged to consult an equity release guide to see how the value of their home could ... read more
Could a lifetime mortgage help those set to be affected by next year’s VAT rise?
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Britons are being urged to make any large purchases sooner rather than later in order to avoid paying a higher rate of VAT.Those that cannot afford to make big purchases in the run up to Christmas could be encouraged to seek equity release advice to see how the value of ... read more
Will Brits seek equity release advice as expert warns MPC unlikely to increase interest rates?
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Savers across Britain are unlikely to be given a boost when the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets later this month, it has been claimed.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in order to see how the value ... read more
Will older Brits turn to equity release schemes to ease the burden of high energy costs?
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
The high cost of household energy is a worry for seven out of ten people in the UK, according to a new report.Older Britons, who tend to dedicate a larger proportion of their income to heating, could now be encouraged to seek equity release advice to see how the value ... read more
Will women seek equity release advice as expert claims govt cuts will reduce their income?
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
The coalition's public sector spending and job cuts will have a disproportionate effect on the income of the UK's women, it has been suggested.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to consult an equity release guide to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their income ... read more
Could a lifetime mortgage help Brits looking to go on festive spending sprees?
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
In a bid to beat next year's VAT hike Britons are set to go on an £8.9 billion spending spree this month, according to one UK bank.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their ... read more
Pensioners Own Property Worth £769.8 Billion
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
But average over-65 homeowner loses £832 in past three months, Key Retirement Solutions Pensioner Property Index shows
Retired homeowners have total property wealth owned outright of up to £769.8 billion despite housing market volatility hitting prices in the past three months, new research* from leading independent equity release adviser Key Retirement ... read more
Will Brits seek equity release advice to cure a Christmas spending hangover?
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Many Britons face a New Year debt hangover due to a lack of knowledge surrounding the VAT rise and a tendency to overspend at Christmas, it has been claimed.The comments could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how ... read more
Could a lifetime mortgage help those seeing retirement savings impacted by low interest rates?
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Annuities, and in turn retirement incomes, are being hampered by the low interest rates currently seen in the UK, it has been claimed.This could see a number of people aged over 55 years turn to equity release schemes to boost their income with cash taken from the value of their ... read more
