Fiona Murphy asks advisers why home reversion plans are the underdogs of equity release and where the product can be used to a client's advantage.
The government is encouraging older people to rent out their homes to increase income. Is this ever a good idea?
Equity release could play a bigger role in funding long term care "if we had more certainty around state benefits" says director general of SHIP, Andrea Rozario.
Equity release advances increased by 12% in Q3 for Safe Home Income Plan's (SHIP) members according to its most recent market figures.
Downsizing to release equity from the home many not be the best option for the UK's over 55s according to trade body SHIP.
Helen Morrissey looks at the issues people face when it comes to long-term care and asks what can be done to make sure people get the advice they need
Equity release is going through turbulent times with provider exits and a lack of consumer confidence. Helen Morrissey looks at the cause of the current problems and asks if the market can recover