One of the casualties on the 2008 financial crash was the Newcastle based – Northern Rock bank. For the first time in over 180 years, we saw a run on a bank in the UK. After the calamity of the credit crunch and the resulting fallout thereof, we evidenced the collapse of Northern Rock. This […]
Is the Halifax Equity Release Plan Still Available for Pensioners?
Borrowing into, or actually in-retirement is a contentious issue in 2016. We’ve had the credit crunch more than 7 years ago now, which saw as result the FCA dem...
Common equity release myths that need addressing
In recent years, increasing numbers of homeowners have turned to their biggest asset to boost their income in retirement. Whether this means generating cash for...
Holiday Hotspots: Where to Travel to in Retirement
Home to Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania is a country which boasts both exotic wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty. It has long...
New Year, New Us: How We’re Upgrading in 2019
While 2018 has been a year of uncertainty for many, for us at Equity Release Supermarket, it has been a time of positive change. We began the year with a clear...
This week saw the launch of Legal & General’s Income Lifetime Mortgage plan, following hot on the heels of October’s release of the Saga Regular Drawdown plan....
The Ultimate Bucket List: How to Spend Your Cash
Life may “begin at 40”, but the real fun, it seems, starts after retirement. According to recent research, it’s thought that as much as two-thirds of people pla...
How can I use my Property to Supplement my Pension?
Over the next ten years, it’s estimated that 7.7 million workers will retire. And while many will be anticipating a well-earned end to their working life, there...
Can I Use Equity Release to Buy a Second Home?
Buying a second property is something many of us dream about. Whether it means family days by the beach or having another asset to leave to your children, havin...
The recent launch of Legal and General Home Finance’s Interest-Only Lifetime Mortgage has generated a lot of media commentary. The Optional Payment Lifetime Mor...