Press Releases

Key Retirement Solutions today announce the launch of their new equity release referral proposition. Key have for a considerable number of years handled referrals from individuals, firms and networks as well as many other leading organisations including building societies. Having carried out extensive research of the experiences of these groups ... read more

Key Retirement Solutions has won the Mortgage Strategy “Best Equity Release Mortgage Broker” award, retaining it once more. This is the fifth time that we have secured an award from Mortgage Strategy in the last 6 years. This is testament to the hard work and dedication to providing the ultimate ... read more

Key Retirement Solutions today release analysis of the equity release market in the UK. The analysis for the first time looks at usage trends throughout the UK based on region, property value and age. Follow this link to view the Usage Trend Analysis tables. Regional highlights The North and London are the most ... read more

With the number of people over the state pensionable age on the increase, the need for a solution to funding long term care has never been so apparent. The current funding system can be complex and accommodation shortages can result in people having to move miles from friends and relatives ... read more

Dean Mirfin, Director of independent equity release specialist, Key Retirement Solutions, comments on the FSA’s consultation paper on the proposed regulation of the sale and rent back market: “The news that the government has requested the regulation of the sale and rent back sector is welcome news for consumers. In light ... read more

Whilst 2008 for the mainstream mortgage market has seen a considerable, and ongoing decline in the levels of new mortgage business, the equity release market by comparison has had a more resilient 2008. Key Retirement Solutions’ equity release market monitor for quarter 4 and the whole of 2008 shows a ... read more

Key Retirement Solutions have recently launch a new online forum which offers the opportunity for you to talk to like minded people safely about anything from money issues to shopping and places of interest to visit. The forum is a great place to share your hints and tips and hold discussions ... read more

2008 has proven to be another great year for Key Retirement Solutions as we collected three more awards to add to our bulging trophy cabinet. At Key we are very proud of the award winning service we offer and in recognition of our commitment to the market and customers we ... read more

Key Retirement Solutions, the UK’s leading independent equity release adviser, and Furness Building Society, today announce an equity release partnership. The deal will see all Furness Building Society’s equity release business introduced to the specialist intermediary. Furness Building Society has branches in: Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Grange-over-Sands, Ulverston, Millom, Bolton, Poulton, Preston, Lancaster, ... read more

In 1998, the equity release market was unrecognisable compared to its current form. With a lack of regulation, a limited number of plan providers and many consumers still unnerved from early-90s scare stories, there was an uncertain future ahead. One of the founders of Key Retirement Solutions, Colin Taylor, saw that ... read more