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Homeowners turn to equity release to fund home improvements
Increasing numbers of over-55s are considering using the equity in their property to fund home improvements, according to reports.
Sep 10, 20212 min read


British Mortgage Awards Nomination
We are delighted to announce that one of our Directors, Paul Saroya has been added to the shortlist for the British Mortgage Awards 2021.
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Following 2020 Win We are Nominated in the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2021
We are pleased to again be nominated for the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2021 as Equity Release Adviser of the year.
Jun 9, 20211 min read


A Week in the Life of an Equity Release Adviser
So what exactly does an equity release adviser do? We were asked just this question by the Equity Release Council.
May 27, 20213 min read


Viva Sponsors Charity Football Team
We are very proud to be able to support Steve 'Plunkys' Plunkett All Stars 2021 with a donation to the Anthony Nolan Trust.
May 13, 20211 min read


How Has Equity Release Changed?
The Equity Release market was a £4bn market in 2020 and has grown dramatically over the last few years due to the flexibility introduced.
Apr 16, 20214 min read


Viva One of The Times Top Rated Equity Release Advisers from VouchedFor
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).
Apr 12, 20212 min read


We are a Times 2021 VouchedFor Top Rated Firm
We are delighted to announce that we have been given the accolade of a Top Rated Firm with The Times 2021 VouchedFor Guide.
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Lack of equity release borrower guarantees and swings in advice fees must be tackled
This month one of our Director's Paul Saroya was interviewed by Mortgage Solutions about how smaller firms can create change.
Mar 22, 20213 min read


Research reveals shifting priorities for aging equity release customers
Research shows that in the 55-64 aged group, 29% put their equity release funds towards paying off their mortgage.
Mar 12, 20211 min read


Equity release used to shore up finances against the pandemic
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
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Deposit is the Most Popular Reason for Equity Release Gifting
Older homeowners used their property wealth to gift £530m to family and friends during the first nine months of 2020, with equity release.
Dec 8, 20202 min read


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
Nov 20, 20204 min read


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...
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Shortlisted for the Mortgage Strategy Awards 2020
We are proud to announce that we are shortlisted for the Best Broker for Equity Release.
Oct 6, 20201 min read


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.
Oct 5, 20201 min read


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
Sep 21, 20202 min read


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.
Sep 8, 20201 min read


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
Aug 25, 20202 min read


‘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.
Aug 17, 20202 min read
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