Downsizers can get less than they bargained for
Downsizing is becoming an increasingly popular way for many older homeowners to release cash from their home, while at the same time...
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May 21, 20191 min read
Nationwide Equity Release Advisers
Well it has been a busy time at Viva Retirment Solutions HQ. We have been looking at all the clients we have helped with equity release...
May 7, 20193 min read
Selling Your Home For Less Than Market Value
Can we sell our £240,000 property to our children for a knockdown price to raise cash and avoid care home fees? Here we explore an...
Apr 9, 20192 min read
Demand for Equity Release Rising in all UK Regions
There has been a double digit rise in the number of people releasing cash from their property through equity release, new figures have...
Mar 11, 20191 min read
Equity release funds 46 first-time buyers a week
Family members taking out equity release helped 46 first-time buyers a week onto the housing ladder in 2018, Canada Life Home Finance has...
Mar 4, 20192 min read
Brits have an unrealistic view on retirement
A nation-wide UK survey produced by Equity Release Supermarket (ERS) has revealed that there is a clear disconnect between many people’s...
Feb 19, 20192 min read
Property wealth tops pension savings for retirees
Retirees have almost five times more money in their home than their pension.
Nov 23, 20181 min read
Equity Release Award Winners 2-5 employees
Viva Retirement Solutions have managed to win at the National Equity Release Awards for the 4th year running for advice and service to...
Sep 30, 20181 min read
Investment Life and Pensions Awards – Best Equity Release Adviser
Viva Retirement Services were awarded for the 2nd year running the “Highly Commended” title at the awards night which showcases the best...
Jun 13, 20181 min read
What are Lifetime Mortgages and Equity Release All About?
In a nutshell they allow homeowners over the age of 55 to take out a mortgage on their property where they do not have to make any...
Apr 27, 20181 min read
Did You Know About Lifetime Mortgages and Flexible Repayments?
It is a little known fact that Lifetime Mortgages/Equity Release Plans are now so flexible.
Mar 30, 20181 min read
2018 Mortgage Strategy Awards – Best Equity Release Advice Company
Viva Retirement are proud to have been recognised in the wider mortgage market have after making the shortlist, have been awarded the...
Feb 21, 20182 min read
Over 60 and still have a mortgage? Are you struggling to get a conventional mortgage?
Due to changes made by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the regulation of mortgages that came into force on the 26th April 2014...
Oct 26, 20161 min read
Finalists Yet Again!
We are very proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for the forthcoming Equity Release Awards 2016. This will be...
May 25, 20152 min read
Did You See Martin Lewis Discussing Equity Release on This Morning? (Myth and Truth)
Did you see this at all on This Morning yesterday? We would like to put truth to what was discussed and are happy that Martin was...
Oct 27, 20141 min read
An Update To The Story So Far
WELL, 6 months on and we are proud to announce that Viva Retirement Solutions have been shortlisted for the prestigious Equity Release...
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