Mis-sold equity release happens when an equity release customer signs up to get a loan without understanding the scheme. This can have devastating consequences, as it is difficult to come out of equity release once […]

The equity release industry is growing year on year, with demand likely to increase due to increasing property prices and relatively low interest rates when it comes to equity release. With the rise in the […]

Japanese knotweed is an invasive weed that can cause you some issues when it comes to your property, getting a mortgage and applying for an equity release loan. This is because Japanese knotweed can cause […]

The older you get, the harder it becomes to adapt your mortgage terms. Retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgages were introduced with this in mind. They offer older people the opportunity to release money from their home […]

Protecting your mental health in retirement is essential. You are going through a huge transition that takes time to adapt to, and if you neglect yourself in the midst of this, you could end up […]

Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a state benefit for people who are currently unemployed, and are in the process of finding full-time paid work (1). The taxable funding from JSA is available to people in England, […]

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a state benefit that can be claimed if you are unable to work due to an illness or disability (1). It is paid directly to the claimant every fortnight. […]

Attendance Allowance is a government benefit available to individuals of State Pension age who require care due to having a severe disability (1). This can be a physical or mental disability. As this form of […]

Lots of people worry that taking out equity release loans will affect their eligibility to apply for means-tested benefits, including pension credit. Unfortunately, taking out an equity release loan will have a significant effect on […]