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Could a lifetime mortgage help Britons pay for green home improvements?

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
The UK's older population is becoming increasingly concerned with saving energy, according to a new report.An equity release scheme could help a number of homeowners boost their finances in order to help pay for green improvements.Recently-published figures from Rias have shown that a number of over 50s are now installing ... read more

Could equity release help homeowners combat the rising cost of everyday essentials?

Monday, September 20th, 2010
Two of Britain's leading home phone providers are looking to raise their rates for the winter months.The bill increase could lead to a number of people aged over 55 years looking to see how they can get extra value from their home through an equity release scheme.In a move which ... read more

Will a reduction in average fixed rate bonds inspire the take-up of equity release?

Monday, September 20th, 2010
Savers in the UK have been dealt another blow after it was revealed that fixed rate bonds have recently dropped across the leading accounts.This could see a number of people aged over 55 years looking to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their retirement income.According to comparison website moneysupermarket.com, ... read more

Will high inflation rate lead to increased use of lifetime mortgages?

Friday, September 17th, 2010
People in the UK aged between 50 and 64 years are facing the highest rate of inflation, according to a new report.This could see a number of people consulting equity release guide to see how the value of their homes could improve their finances.Figures released by the Alliance Trust Research ... read more

Will equity release increase in popularity as expert says women are more likely to face retirement poverty.

Friday, September 17th, 2010
Women in the UK are "undoubtedly" more likely to face poverty in retirement, one expert has claimed.This could inspire a number of women aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their retirement income.Tom McPhail, head of pensions research ... read more

Could an equity release scheme help Britons pay for in-home care?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Three out of every four people relying on home-based care in the UK will be deprived of support if the coalition carries out its plans to reduce social care spending by 25 per cent, it has been claimed.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to seek ... read more

Could an equity release scheme help those who have ‘over estimated’ their pensions?

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
A number of Britons are set to be disappointed in retirement after over estimating the value of their pension pots, it has been claimed.This could mean a rise in the number of people seeking equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could boost their ... read more

Will Brits consider equity release plans as pension deficit hits £54bn?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
The total deficit of a number of the UK's pension schemes soared to £53.5 billion at the end of last month, new figures have shown.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in a bid to see how the value of ... read more

Could annual house price increase lead to a rise in lifetime mortgage popularity?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
House prices in the UK increased by more than eight per cent in the 12 months to July this year, according to new figures.This could come as good news to a number of people aged over 55 years that are considering utilising the value of their home to boost their ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as CBI warns of pensions crisis?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
The UK faces the danger of a pensions crisis if 2012 reforms are delayed, according to one industry body.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their home could boost their retirement finances.A new report by ... read more