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Will more Brits seek equity release advice as BBC poll says ‘retirement is over’?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Retirement as it is currently known in the UK is now "over", according to a recently-held poll.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to consider utilising some of the value of their home by taking out an equity release plan to boost their income..A BBC Newsnight ... read more

Could Britons missing out on enhanced annuity cash be tempted to take out a lifetime mortgage?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
A number of older Britons could be missing out on vital retirement funds after rushing an annuity decision, according to one firm.The news could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their home could boost their ... read more

Could equity release become more popular for individuals planning for retirement?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
Individuals looking to maximise their income for retirement are faced with a number of options.Homeowners aged over 55 years may wish to seek equity release advice to see how they can earn a tax-free cash lump sum through the value of their home.Financial advice website unbiased.co.uk has suggested a number ... read more

Could equity release help Brits wanting to take a career break?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
New research has found that there has been an increasing number of Britons opting to head off on lifestyle breaks since the 1970s.The news could inspire a number of older Britons to seek equity release advice to see how they could raise funds for their trip using the value of ... read more

Could Britons seek equity release advice as private sector pension liabilities hit £1.2 trillion?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Final salary pension schemes continue to "deteriorate" as private sector pension liabilities have awarded to £1.2 trillion, according to a new report.This could lead to a rise in the number of people aged over 55 who use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their home could ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as expert warns that the worst is still to come?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Tough economic times and sweeping job cuts are on the horizon as the impact of the coalition's spending cuts is yet to be felt, it has been suggested.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to consider utilising some of the value of their home through an ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage end Britons’ debt woes?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Britons are finding it hard to save money due to an unsustainable level of personal debt, it has been suggested.This could inspire people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their home could help pay off their debts.Recently-released figures from financial advice ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage boost the income of those mis-sold energy deals?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
A large number of Britons could be paying over the odds for their domestic energy supply after being mis-sold deals by doorstep traders. This could inspire a number of older Britons, who traditionally spend a larger proportion of their income on heating, to seek equity release advice to see how the ... read more

Is equity release the answer as pension income expectations reach new low?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
The amount of money Britons can expect to receive from a pension has hit an all time low, according to a new report.This could lead to a rise in the number of people contemplating utilising some of the value of their home through a lifetime mortgage to boost their finances.Recently-released ... read more

Could house price figure tempt bungalow owners to seek equity release advice?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Owners of bungalows have seen the value of their property increase more than any other type of home, according to new figures.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 who have invested in a bungalow to use an equity release guide in order to see how the property ... read more