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Will Britons turn to equity release plans as parties ‘tinker’ around the edge of pension issues?
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
The three main political parties battling for victory in this week's election have failed to get to the root of the UK's pension problem, it has been claimed.A number of property owners could be encouraged by the comments to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value ... read more
Will house price inflation increase use of equity release?
Friday, April 30th, 2010
UK house prices have increased by 10.5 per cent in the last year, according to a new report.This could encourage a number of retired people to cash in on the value of their property assets with a lifetime mortgage, which can provide them with a regular income or a lump ... read more
Can equity release plans ease pensioners’ debt worries?
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Homeowners should ensure they have agreements in place with their mortgage lenders to ensure they are not still making payments when they have retired, according to independent advisor Alexander Hall.The comments follow the publication of a report by Key Retirement Solutions, which revealed that 27 per cent of pensioners still ... read more
Could a lifetime mortgage ease the financial pain of a broken bone?
Friday, April 30th, 2010
More than 7.7 million British men and women are expected to break a bone after reaching the age of 51 years, according to one specialist insurance provider.Such incidents could impact on a homeowners' earning potential and could therefore lead to a rise in the popularity of equity release schemes, which ... read more
Will people ‘forced’ to retire seek equity release advice to cover lost earnings?
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Britain's older population is losing £2 billion worth of earnings by being forced out of work by the country's default retirement age, according to a new report.The figure could inspire a number of people to seek equity release advice to find out how the value of their property assets could ... read more
Could an equity release plan complement Logica staff’s new Savings and Retirement Programme?
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Staff at business and technology services provider Logica are set to benefit from the introduction of a new Savings and Retirement Programme from Standard Life.Used alongside a lifetime mortgage, which can provide homeowners with a regular income, the programme could help to ensure a comfortable retirement for Logica employees.Commenting on ... read more
Equity release body urges parties to think beyond election
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Education, communication and co-operation are the three things the next government should focus on in order to improve retirement funding in the UK.This is the view of equity release trade organisation Ship, which said the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties need to produce more than just "soundbites" as May ... read more
Could a lifetime mortgage help pay for home improvements?
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Homeowners who attempt DIY improvements and repairs rather than hiring a skilled tradesman have been warned that it could turn out to be more costly in the long run.The warning could inspire a number of people to enquire about equity release plans as a way of ensuring they can afford ... read more
Will equity release rise in popularity as political parties ‘miss the point’ on pensions?
Monday, April 26th, 2010
The three main political parties have "missed the point" with regard to pension policies in the build up to the forthcoming general election, according to a new study.This could lead a number of people at or approaching retirement age to consider an equity release plan, such as a lifetime mortgage, ... read more
Britons ‘wasting millions’ on line rental charges
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Home phone customers in the UK could be wasting £350 million each year in expensive line rental charges, according to one price comparison service.The news could inspire a number of people who have invested in their home to enquire about how an equity release plan could ease their financial worries.A ... read more
