FREEPHONE 0330 058 1579
7 Days a Week 08:00 - 20:00
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in Retirement

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in Retirement

April 24, 2024

A couple of decades ago, it was incredibly normal for people to pay off their mortgage by the time they hit retirement [1]. However, this is no longer the norm. Baby boomers, who were born […]


April 17, 2024

Pension Credits: Eligibility, How it Works & How to Get It

Pension Credits: Eligibility, How it Works & How to Get It

Pension Credit is a great option for anyone who’s reached state pension age who wants to top up their income in retirement. Whilst this can be a great help for lots of retirees, a study […]

April 10, 2024

How Equity Release Works in France

How Equity Release Works in France

Equity release in France is a great option for anyone who wants to release equity from their home, without being forced to sell up and downsize properties. In France, you are able to release up […]

March 20, 2024

Will Equity Release Interest Rates Go Down in 2024?

Will Equity Release Interest Rates Go Down in 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 […]