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Nov 20
4 min

Five equity release myths debunked: Could your home help you have a richer retirement?

Increasing numbers of older borrowers are turning to equity release to clear debts and fund home renovations and it could be cheaper and mor

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Nov 12
1 min

Equity Release Awards 2020

We are proud to have been nominated in our category for Best Equity Release Broker 2020 – thank you so much to each and every one of you w...

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Oct 16
1 min

Best Broker for Equity Release

We are very proud to announce that on the 15th October 2020, we were again awarded the best broker for Equity Release in the Mortgage Str...

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Oct 6
1 min

Shortlisted for the Mortgage Strategy Awards 2020

We are proud to announce that we are shortlisted for the Best Broker for Equity Release.

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Oct 5
1 min

Our Competitive Fees Make the News

It is especially pleasing to see this picked up by The Telegraph, who recognise our award winning, competitive offering.

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Sep 21
2 min

Is now a good time to remortgage your equity release?

Over the past four years the average equity release rate has fallen by 1.14% so that it is now on average cheaper to take out equity release

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Sep 8
1 min

Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2020 - Equity Release Adviser of the Year

We are proud to be commended in this category beating off some serious competition.

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Aug 25
2 min

Two-fifths of equity release proceeds used to clear debt

There are many reasons that our customers take out equity release, whether it is to fund their retirement, home improvements, a dream holida

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Aug 17
2 min

‘Sandwich generation’ now more open to equity release post-Covid

20% of those considering equity release say that Covid-19’s impact on their broader family’s finances has meant they are likely to take it.

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Jul 24
5 min

The future of retirement interest only

Paul Saroya, Director of Viva Retirement Solutions, is in no doubt. “There is definitely a market for RIOs and they should be improved.

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Jun 9
2 min

Rise in Equity Release Enquiries for Gifting Purposes

Enquiries about using equity release for gifting purposes have risen during lockdown, as older homeowners look to help younger generations.

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Jun 1
1 min

Viva Announced as an Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2020 Finalist

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May 28
1 min

Later Life Lending to Support Businesses

As we continue to offer nationwide equity release and lifetime mortgage advice during Coronavirus lockdown.

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May 20
3 min

Viva Goes the Extra Mile

If you are looking for an equity release advisor who will go the extra mile for you and not give up, please contact us.

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May 14
3 min

Should you use your home to help out loved ones? Coronavirus drives more to use Equity Release

Rising numbers of older homeowners are resorting to equity release to help out loved ones during the coronavirus crisis.

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Apr 27
1 min

Mortgage Re-Finance Help

During this difficult period of lockdown, we have found it really helpful to share stories of how we have assisted our clients.

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Apr 20
2 min

Lifetime Mortgage Completion

At Viva Retirement Solutions, we always work hard to help our clients to achieve their later life lending goals. Everyone's situation is...

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Apr 3
1 min

Liz Murley Re-Appointed to the Equity Release Council

Liz Murley has been re-appointed as the small firm representative on the Equity Release Council Standards Board.

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Mar 27
1 min

Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Remote Working

In these unprecedented times there is understandably much concern about catching Covid-19 and many people are self-isolating, especially ...

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Mar 19
3 min

Pension pressures set to rise as older homeowners face £18k a year shortfall in retirement

Shared from Express.co.uk Pension pressures are set to rise as many people access their pension savings early, running the risk of fallin...

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