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Reducing the Risks of Equity Release: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

By Mark Gregory on the 17th April 2025

Equity release has become an increasingly popular option for homeowners over the age of 55 who are looking to access the wealth tied up in their property, without the need to move. Whether it's for supplementing retirement income, funding home improvements, or helping family members, releasing equity can be a significant financial planning tool.

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Understanding How Financial Pressures Impact Divorce: Why Planning Ahead Matters

By Mark Gregory on the 20th January 2025

Going through a divorce is already emotionally challenging, but financial concerns can add a layer of complexity. New research carried out by Legal & General Ho...

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Understanding Legal & General's Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage (PTLM) Versus a Typical Lifetime Mortgage (Equity Release)

By Mark Gregory on the 30th September 2024

Legal & General Home Finance offers a Payment Term Lifetime Mortgage (PTLM) designed for homeowners aged 50 and over. This later life mortgage solution helps in...

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Accessing Your Home's Potential: Bridging Finance and Equity Release for Over 55s

By Mark Gregory on the 27th March 2024

For homeowners aged 55 and above, navigating the property market can present unique challenges and opportunities. There are many financial options and decisions...

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Navigating Your Mortgage Transition: A Guide for Over 50s Facing Rising Mortgage Payments

By Mark Gregory on the 7th March 2024

According to the FCA over 1.5 million mortgages will come to the end of their fixed rate deal in 2024. The Bank of England (BoE) have recently held rates at 5.2...

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How Much Does It Cost To Make Your Home More Accessible in Retirement?

By Mark Gregory on the 25th September 2023

Getting older and moving into retirement can be a very exciting time of your life; an opportunity to truly relax and spend more time with loved ones.However, in...

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How Equity Release and Inheritance tax Can Work in Tandem

By Mark Gregory on the 21st August 2023

So many people take pleasure from gifting or supporting family members whenever they can, and most would love to help their family with bigger ticket items such...

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How equity release can help both sides with a divorce settlement

By Mark Gregory on the 14th August 2023

Unfortunately, divorce can happen at any time and at any age, and whilst divorce in general is on the decline, figures from the UKs Office for National Statisti...

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How to Reduce your 'Effective' Interest Rate by Making Flexible Voluntary Payments

By Mark Gregory on the 19th July 2023

Did you know you can make optional, partial, voluntary payments to your equity release lender? Although equity release gives you the option of making no repayme...

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Spray Foam Insulation No Longer a Barrier to Equity Release: New Solution from Equity Release Supermarket

By Mark Gregory on the 27th June 2023

The equity release industry is continually striving to develop new ways of helping homeowners age 55+ to release equity from their property. Equity Release Supe...

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