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Will Equity Release Interest Rates Go Down in 2024?

Will Equity Release Interest Rates Go Down in 2024?

March 20, 2024

If you’re a homeowner aged 55 or over and are considering taking out an equity release loan in 2024, then you might be wondering whether interest rates will be going up, or down in 2024. […]


March 20, 2024

UK Retirement Stats 2024

UK Retirement Stats 2024

Studies have shown that across the UK, the public have a very limited understanding of pensions. In fact, a study carried out by the Institute of Fiscal Studies [1] showed that only 20% of individuals […]

March 12, 2024

UK Care Home Statistics 2024

UK Care Home Statistics 2024

With an ageing population, there is an increasing need for care homes in the UK. When it comes to equity release, your equity release plan or loan will continue until either after you pass away […]

March 3, 2024

Free Bus Pass & Senior Railcard Concessions Guide

Free Bus Pass & Senior Railcard Concessions Guide

For many people, one of the many perks of reaching 60 years olds is getting access to free or discounted travel, including your free bus pass and senior rail card. Using public transport as you […]

February 3, 2024

Equity Release for Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning

Equity Release for Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning

Equity release is a type of mortgage that allows people aged 55 or over release the money that has been tied up in their home. They won’t be charged tax on this amount and will […]

January 15, 2024

What is L&G’s New Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage (PTLM)?

What is L&G’s New Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage (PTLM)?

Legal & General have released a new equity release product, called a Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage. This type of mortgage is available to anyone aged 50 or over, who are currently still working but looking […]

December 23, 2023

Mis-Sold Equity Release: Compensation Claims

Mis-Sold Equity Release: Compensation Claims

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 […]

December 1, 2023

Equity Release Scams to Avoid

Equity Release Scams to Avoid

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 […]

November 1, 2023

Can I Do Equity Release If I Have Japanese Knotweed?

Can I Do Equity Release If I Have Japanese Knotweed?

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 […]

October 12, 2023

What is a Retirement Interest Only Mortgage: Benefits, Disadvantages, Eligibility & Vs Equity Release

What is a Retirement Interest Only Mortgage: Benefits, Disadvantages, Eligibility & Vs Equity Release

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 […]