Equity release guides

Mum and daughter

How can I plan for later life?

Gifting money to family and inheritance tax

Knowing how equity release inheritance tax works is important before taking the loan. We give an overview on how equity release might affect inheritance.

by Luana Jordan & Rachel Jones

Family of sofa

How can I make the most of my retirement?

Types of equity release

It's important to be aware of the different types of equity release available before deciding which is best for you. Learn about all your options here.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

How long does ER take

How can I make the most of my retirement?

How long does equity release take?

How long does equity release take? We explain the process and how long it takes to release equity.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

Man looking out of a window.

How can I make the most of my retirement?

Equity release vs remortgage for home improvements

Considering borrowing on your mortgage for home improvements? Equity release could also help fund your renovation plans.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

Can I sell my house with ER

How can I make the most of my retirement?

Can I sell my house if I have equity release?

Can you sell or move if you have equity release? We explain what happens and whether or not you can move or sell a property.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

Men gardening together

How can I make the most of my retirement?

How to boost your retirement income

We explore ways you could boost your retirement income and dig deeper into alternatives to pensions such as equity release.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

Lady with dog

How can I make the most of my retirement?

Green mortgages

Green mortgages aim to encourage homeowners to make their homes more eco-friendly. We explore the advantages.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

Family together

Helping your loved ones onto the property ladder

Helping a loved one onto the housing ladder is something most of us wish we could do. But for many young people today, buying a property can seem just out of reach, forcing them into renting or living at home well into their 30s.

by Luana Jordan & David Hamilton

Man on laptop

How can I make the most of my retirement?

What if I can’t repay my Interest Only Mortgage?

What happens if you can’t pay off your interest only mortgage? Can you extend it? We can help you understand your options.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan

Couple in a kitchen

How can I make the most of my retirement?

Home reversion plans explained

If you’re a property owner in later life, you’ve probably seen the value of your home go up. You might want to boost your retirement income by releasing some of that equity without moving house. Home reversion schemes and lifetime mortgages are two ways you can do that.

by David Hamilton & Luana Jordan