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Apr 16, 20214 min read
How Has Equity Release Changed?
The Equity Release market was a £4bn market in 2020 and has grown dramatically over the last few years due to the flexibility introduced.
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Viva One of The Times Top Rated Equity Release Advisers from VouchedFor
If you are looking for equity release advice, you need look no further than Viva Retirement Solutions, as featured in The Times (9.9.21).
Mar 30, 20212 min read
We are a Times 2021 VouchedFor Top Rated Firm
We are delighted to announce that we have been given the accolade of a Top Rated Firm with The Times 2021 VouchedFor Guide.
Mar 22, 20213 min read
Lack of equity release borrower guarantees and swings in advice fees must be tackled
This month one of our Director's Paul Saroya was interviewed by Mortgage Solutions about how smaller firms can create change.
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Research reveals shifting priorities for aging equity release customers
Research shows that in the 55-64 aged group, 29% put their equity release funds towards paying off their mortgage.
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Equity release used to shore up finances against the pandemic
Almost a third of plans were used to refinance a mortgage, while a fifth went towards unsecured borrowing and a further fifth were used to h
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Deposit is the Most Popular Reason for Equity Release Gifting
Older homeowners used their property wealth to gift £530m to family and friends during the first nine months of 2020, with equity release.
Nov 20, 20204 min read
Five equity release myths debunked: Could your home help you have a richer retirement?
Increasing numbers of older borrowers are turning to equity release to clear debts and fund home renovations and it could be cheaper and mor
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Equity Release Awards 2020
We are proud to have been nominated in our category for Best Equity Release Broker 2020 – thank you so much to each and every one of you...
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Shortlisted for the Mortgage Strategy Awards 2020
We are proud to announce that we are shortlisted for the Best Broker for Equity Release.
Oct 5, 20201 min read
Our Competitive Fees Make the News
It is especially pleasing to see this picked up by The Telegraph, who recognise our award winning, competitive offering.
Sep 21, 20202 min read
Is now a good time to remortgage your equity release?
Over the past four years the average equity release rate has fallen by 1.14% so that it is now on average cheaper to take out equity release
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2020 - Equity Release Adviser of the Year
We are proud to be commended in this category beating off some serious competition.
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Two-fifths of equity release proceeds used to clear debt
There are many reasons that our customers take out equity release, whether it is to fund their retirement, home improvements, a dream holida
Aug 17, 20202 min read
‘Sandwich generation’ now more open to equity release post-Covid
20% of those considering equity release say that Covid-19’s impact on their broader family’s finances has meant they are likely to take it.
Jul 24, 20205 min read
The future of retirement interest only
When Retirement Interest Only Mortgages (RIOs) were launched in 2018 to great fanfare, they promised to be the answer to the plight of many.
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Rise in Equity Release Enquiries for Gifting Purposes
Enquiries about using equity release for gifting purposes have risen during lockdown, as older homeowners look to help younger generations.
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Viva Announced as an Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2020 Finalist
Viva Announced as an Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2020 Finalist
May 28, 20201 min read
Later Life Lending to Support Businesses
As we continue to offer nationwide equity release and lifetime mortgage advice during Coronavirus lockdown.
May 20, 20203 min read
Viva Goes the Extra Mile
If you are looking for an equity release advisor who will go the extra mile for you and not give up, please contact us.
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