EQUITY RELEASE BLOG

The Equity Release Council (ERC) has revealed new statistics that show how equity release levels in the UK have now reached record levels,

There is £382 billion worth of equity available within older homeowner’s properties, due to rises in house prices across the UK, Canada...

Big celebrations today at Viva Retirements HQ as we celebrate one of our Director's Paul Saroya winning the Broker Later Life Lending...

The later life lending market is expected to almost double by 2029, according to data collected by more 2 life. The firm says that by the...

The average equity release rate fell below five per cent for the first time on record, according to the latest figures released by...

With one in five baby-boomers now a millionaire, there is a perception that the later life generation is cash rich. Factors such as...

Downsizing is becoming an increasingly popular way for many older homeowners to release cash from their home, while at the same time...

Well it has been a busy time at Viva Retirment Solutions HQ. We have been looking at all the clients we have helped with equity release...

Can we sell our £240,000 property to our children for a knockdown price to raise cash and avoid care home fees? Here we explore an...

There has been a double digit rise in the number of people releasing cash from their property through equity release, new figures have...

Family members taking out equity release helped 46 first-time buyers a week onto the housing ladder in 2018, Canada Life Home Finance has...

A nation-wide UK survey produced by Equity Release Supermarket (ERS) has revealed that there is a clear disconnect between many people’s...

Retirees have almost five times more money in their home than their pension.

Viva Retirement Solutions have managed to win at the National Equity Release Awards for the 4th year running for advice and service to...

Viva Retirement Services were awarded for the 2nd year running the “Highly Commended” title at the awards night which showcases the best...

In a nutshell they allow homeowners over the age of 55 to take out a mortgage on their property where they do not have to make any...

It is a little known fact that Lifetime Mortgages/Equity Release Plans are now so flexible.

Viva Retirement are proud to have been recognised in the wider mortgage market have after making the shortlist, have been awarded the...

Due to changes made by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the regulation of mortgages that came into force on the 26th April 2014...

We are very proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for the forthcoming Equity Release Awards 2016. This will be...