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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.

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.

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.

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.


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.

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

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.


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.


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.


May 14, 20203 min read
Should you use your home to help out loved ones? Coronavirus drives more to use Equity Release
Rising numbers of older homeowners are resorting to equity release to help out loved ones during the coronavirus crisis.


Apr 20, 20202 min read
Lifetime Mortgage Completion
At Viva Retirement Solutions, we always work hard to help our clients to achieve their later life lending goals. Everyone's situation is...


Apr 3, 20201 min read
Liz Murley Re-Appointed to the Equity Release Council
Liz Murley has been re-appointed as the small firm representative on the Equity Release Council Standards Board.


Feb 20, 20202 min read
Majority of over 55s opt to stay in their home rather than downsize
Over 55s wanting to stay in their home rather than downsizing leads to a majority (80%) opting for equity release instead of moving home.


Feb 17, 20204 min read
Equity release: what are the options for older people?
Older people are withdrawing £10m a day from their homes – adding up to £3.4bn last year – and it’s not just for new kitchens and dream holi


Feb 11, 20202 min read
Interest Rates for Later Life Lending
There is certainly a lot of interest in the later life lending sector these days and this is definitely down to a few main reasons.


Feb 7, 20203 min read
Demand For Later Life Planning Advice Grows
The later life financial planning market has significantly grown in recent years following a demand from older consumers seeking advice...
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