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Equity release ‘a better option’ for many people
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Homeowners aged 55-95 have been given some tips on how to avoid having their assets, such as their property, become subject to inheritance tax after they pass away.Scott Rasmusen, a partner at Edinburgh law firm Gibson Kerr, has recommended that a good way to get around this issue is through ... read more
Equity releases to fund US property purchase?
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
British investors looking to prepare for their retirement could find there are some "bargains" to be had in the US property market at present.Adam Samuel, director at Nubricks.com - an online overseas property resource - noted that "compared to the prices that there used to be" people can get some ... read more
Rising life expectancy could see interest in equity release spike
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Increased life expectancy means 20-year-olds are now three times more likely to reach 100 than individuals of their grandparents' age.This means that more financial planning has to go into retirement, which may see many people move towards equity release schemes as a way to fund their retirement years.Research carried out ... read more
Equity release schemes freeing people from pension system?
Friday, August 5th, 2011
Many people are put off by the pension system because it is too complicated.Because of this, alternatives for retirement saving - such as equity release schemes - may be sought.Anna Sofat, director of Addidi, noted that alterations seem to be made constantly in the industry and because of this "it's ... read more
Pensioners Own Property Worth £752 Billion
Friday, August 5th, 2011
Over-65 homeowners gain £863 million in past three months, Key Retirement Solutions Pensioner Property Index shows
Retired homeowners have total property wealth owned outright of up to £752.1 billion despite ongoing housing market volatility, new research* from leading independent equity release adviser Key Retirement Solutions shows.
Homeowners aged ... read more
Equity release an integral part of retirement planning?
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Older homeowners looking into ways to secure their financial future for their later years in life are likely to be examining the various options available to them.
Equity release plans appear to be one of the methods set to become increasingly popular over the coming months and years, due to the ... read more
Equity release to help older people relieve stress?
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Older homeowners concerned about levels of debt may be looking into their options financially due to the stress arising from owing money to others.Equity release schemes could prove to be a good choice for people aged between 55 and 95, as they would not have to move into another property, ... read more
Pensions to be boosted by equity release?
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Older people are likely to be searching for ways to boost their incomes after the flat-rate pension proposals edged a step nearer to being introduced by the coalition government.Equity release plans could be one of the options examined by homeowners aged between 55 and 95 who want to free up ... read more
DWP to Handle Equity Release?
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Trade body SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans) has called upon the Government to give the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) full responsibility for equity release.
The move comes after SHIP director general Andrea Rozario spoke out to Money Marketing suggesting that Government officials are not clear on which department is ... read more
Key Scoops “What Mortgage” Award!
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Key is delighted to have won Best Equity Release Adviser in the prestigious What Mortgage Awards 2011! We scooped the Award at a glittering ceremony on 27th July, beating off competition from all other equity release advisers.
The What Mortgage Awards are especially important to us as they are voted for ... read more
