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Equity Release Adviser of the Year - Commended
We were commended in the Equity Release Adviser of the Year category
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Equity Release and Lifetime Mortgage Customers Borrowing for ‘Aspirational Reasons’
Lifetime mortgage borrowers primarily released funds for aspirational (i.e. non-essential) purposes
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Is there a Retirement Age Gap as People Underestimate Life Expectancy
There is currently a retirement age gap as people aged 50 and over miscalculate their life expectancy.
Jul 19, 20232 min read


How Viva Supports Dementia Friends
Here at Viva, all of our advisers have undergone the training to be a dementia friend.
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Viva Retirement Solutions are 10 Years Old!
Viva Retirement are proud to have reached our 10 year anniversary, having started with just two advisers and are now currently at 17!
Jun 30, 20232 min read


First-time buyers could cut mortgage terms by over eight years through equity release gifting
The average mortgage term for a first-time buyer in England could be reduced by up to eight years through equity release gifting.
May 24, 20232 min read


Viva at the Annual Mortgage Conference
We will be attending the UK Finance Annual Mortgage Conference next week, 16-17th May.
May 9, 20231 min read


Penalty-free repayments help equity release borrowers cut interest costs by £116m
Equity release customers made 190,374 penalty-free repayments in 2022, up 48% from 2021, saving them £116m in future by reducing compound in
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Shortlisted for the Mortgage Strategy 2023 Awards
We have been shortlisted for the Mortgage Strategy 2023 Awards, for the Best Broker for Equity Release.
Mar 27, 20231 min read


We are a VouchedFor Top Rated Firm for Three Consecutive Years
Since we joined VouchedFor in 2021, we have consistently gained a high average of ratings and are recognised as a top rated firm.
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Parents Turn to Equity Release to Help Children onto the Property Ladder
In the UK, parents are fuelling a £6.2 billion boom in equity release loans to help younger people get on the property ladder.
Mar 6, 20233 min read


Director Paul Saroya Appointed to New Equity Release Council Standards Committee
One of our founding Directors, Paul Saroya has been appointed to a new Equity Release Standards Committee.
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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