Equity Release

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Demand for equity release has increased, despite scepticism. Fiona Murphy looks at the results of this Retirement Planner Inquiry

Fiona Murphy finds out how the market is evolving in line with consumer demands and financial growth

Providers are hailing it as a solution to pensioner poverty but retirement planners are taking a more cautious approach to using equity release in this way. Maryrose Fison takes a closer look at what advisers need to consider when advising on these products....

Partnership has launched an equity release product offering better rates for those suffering from conditions such as diabetes or cancer.

Annuity and equity release provider Just Retirement has more than doubled the maximum initial loan amount available from its equity release product.

The FSA's consultation paper on the mortgage market review (MMR) does not go far enough to ensure consumers are provided with a full range of equity release options, the Society of Equity Release Advisers (SERA) says.

Demand for equity release products will surge in the coming years as the baby boom generation begins to retire, says Almary Green.

Equity release sales jumped 22% in the first half of 2010 to £454.99m compared to same period last year, according to Key Retirement Solutions (KRS).