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Sep 16, 20223 min read
Equity Release to Help with the Cost of Living Crisis
As more people are impacted, they are looking for alternative income sources, such as equity release.
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Equity Release – dispelling popular myths!
Myth 1 – I will not leave an inheritance to my beneficiaries Fact – When equity release first arrived in the mid-1960s this was almost...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Gifting Family with Equity Release Could Take 12 Years off First Time Buyer Mortgage Terms
Equity release gifting could help younger generations pay off their mortgages up to 12 and a half years sooner.
Jul 20, 20223 min read
Residential Properties - Investments for Later Life Retirement Planning
How much longer can Residential Properties be classed as just standalone assets, rather than an Investment for Later Life Retirement Plan?
May 23, 20222 min read
A New Standard For Equity Release
e were very happy to be interviewed by VouchedFor regarding the implantation of the new Equity Release Council Standard.
Apr 20, 20223 min read
Lifetime Mortgages - The Idea of Balance
There is a difference between industry articles about lifetime mortgages, and those articles written for the public.
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Equity Release to Fund Holidays Triples Year on Year
Equity release is becoming more commonly used to fund holidays.
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Heating or Eating, does there have to be a choice?
If you are a homeowner and are over 55 years old, then you could consider a Lifetime Mortgage or Equity Release plan as your saviour.
Feb 14, 20222 min read
The New Equity Release Council Standards
We are delighted to see that there has been a new standard added by Equity Release Council and are incredibly happy.
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Winners at the Equity Release Awards
We were overjoyed to be awarded yet again the Best Financial Adviser (6-19 advisers) at the 2022 Equity Release Awards.
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Nearly half of people over State Pension age failing to claim up to £3,000 in DWP benefits
It has been reporrted that cash-strapped older homeowners of State Pension age are missing out on thousands of pounds of extra income
Dec 14, 20213 min read
Why delayed retirements could drive appetite for equity release advice
As we come out of the pandemic many over 50s are looking for ways to fund their retirement.
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Viva Judge at the National Equity Release Awards
One of our Director's, Paul Saroya, was part of an esteemed judging panel for the national Mortgage Solutions Equity Release Awards.
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Equity in UK Homes Reaches £740bn
Over £740bn of equity was available for release in the UK in Q3 2021, the first time it has exceeded this milestone.
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Nominees for the Equity Release Awards Announced
The shortlist for next year's Equity Release Awards, from Mortgage Solutions, have been announced and we are proud to be included.
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Homeowners turn to equity release to fund home improvements
Increasing numbers of over-55s are considering using the equity in their property to fund home improvements, according to reports.
Jun 22, 20211 min read
British Mortgage Awards Nomination
We are delighted to announce that one of our Directors, Paul Saroya has been added to the shortlist for the British Mortgage Awards 2021.
Jun 9, 20211 min read
Following 2020 Win We are Nominated in the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2021
We are pleased to again be nominated for the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2021 as Equity Release Adviser of the year.
May 27, 20213 min read
A Week in the Life of an Equity Release Adviser
So what exactly does an equity release adviser do? We were asked just this question by the Equity Release Council.
May 13, 20211 min read
Viva Sponsors Charity Football Team
We are very proud to be able to support Steve 'Plunkys' Plunkett All Stars 2021 with a donation to the Anthony Nolan Trust.
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