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Why RIO? Interview with an adviser

To understand the experience of advising on a Retirement Interest Only Mortgage (RIO), we spoke to Phil Small of HQ Mortgage and Finance.

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Make your lifetime mortgage business a success

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Five ways equity release can help first-time buyers

More than half of first-time buyers said raising the funds for a deposit was by far the biggest barrier to homeownership.

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The rise of the asset-affluent

The UK is famously a nation of proud homeowners. Buying, renovating, redecorating and selling property might as well be a national pastime. Still, there’s one element of homeownership which we seem uniquely squeamish about discussing: using a home in retirement planning.

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Cascading wealth with a lifetime mortgage

Lifetime mortgages are a growing market. Find out how families can benefit from equity release.

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Making local connections that work

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Could property wealth replace a pension?

While many people’s retirement income will be provided by their pension, we consider why using property wealth could be a tax efficient alternative for your clients.

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Considering lifetime mortgages in estate planning

Estate planning with the family home has traditionally been difficult. We discuss how lifetime mortgages could provide an alternative way to use property in Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning.

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Cascading wealth: an adviser perspective

First-time buyers need more help than ever to get on the property ladder. Equity release adviser, Sally Jones, shares insight on how clients can cascade wealth with a lifetime mortgage.

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Lifetime mortgages: the 4 clients to consider

The relationship between a client and their financial adviser is one that will often last many years – even decades. If your client is coming up to retirement, it may be worth considering whether a lifetime mortgage could be right for them.

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Is downsizing the only option?

Some of your clients may think downsizing is the only way to boost their finances in retirement. They may not realise a lifetime mortgage could help.

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Helping your clients build and release equity

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Your clients helping their grandchildren

With many young people struggling to get a foot on the property ladder - are more grandparents stepping into help?

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Making lifetime mortgages work for families

Lifetime mortgages can help your client’s family too. Rob Miles talks about families and our new equity release ‘myth busting’ campaign.

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Should clients downsize to help grandchildren?

Clients now downsize to help their grandchildren get on the housing ladder, but should they?

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