Archive for August, 2009

Taking Equity Release Advice? Demand the Highest Standard!

According to a Which? undercover investigation, two thirds of financial advisers failed to pass all the benchmarks for giving good advice on equity release. (more…)

Downsizing? Think Carefully.

Whilst thousands of older homeowners consider moving to a smaller property to release cash to live on, fund home improvements or offer financial help to their family, it has to be said this is not always the best option; emotionally or financially. (more…)

Equity Release Doesn’t Have to Affect Means Tested Benefits!

Anyone considering releasing cash from their property to fund home improvements, offer financial help to friends or family or meet daily living needs — or anything else for that matter — may find themselves facing the worry of losing their means tested benefits. However, there is good news that is set to quash this concern. (more…)