EQUITY RELEASE BLOG

As we come out of the pandemic many over 50s are looking for ways to fund their retirement.

One of our Director's, Paul Saroya, was part of an esteemed judging panel for the national Mortgage Solutions Equity Release Awards.

Over £740bn of equity was available for release in the UK in Q3 2021, the first time it has exceeded this milestone.

The shortlist for next year's Equity Release Awards, from Mortgage Solutions, have been announced and we are proud to be included.

Increasing numbers of over-55s are considering using the equity in their property to fund home improvements, according to reports.

We are delighted to announce that one of our Directors, Paul Saroya has been added to the shortlist for the British Mortgage Awards 2021.

We are pleased to again be nominated for the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2021 as Equity Release Adviser of the year.

So what exactly does an equity release adviser do? We were asked just this question by the Equity Release Council.

We are very proud to be able to support Steve 'Plunkys' Plunkett All Stars 2021 with a donation to the Anthony Nolan Trust.

The Equity Release market was a £4bn market in 2020 and has grown dramatically over the last few years due to the flexibility introduced.

If you are looking for equity release advice, you need look no further than Viva Retirement Solutions, as featured in The Times (9.9.21).

We are delighted to announce that we have been given the accolade of a Top Rated Firm with The Times 2021 VouchedFor Guide.

This month one of our Director's Paul Saroya was interviewed by Mortgage Solutions about how smaller firms can create change.

Research shows that in the 55-64 aged group, 29% put their equity release funds towards paying off their mortgage.

Almost a third of plans were used to refinance a mortgage, while a fifth went towards unsecured borrowing and a further fifth were used to h