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What is equity release?
Equity release is a way to borrow cash tied up in a property without selling your home. But later life mortgages are complex and it’s important to look at the...
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Using an equity release scheme to fund your care
If you need to fund your long-term care and have already paid off, or nearly paid off, your mortgage, an equity release scheme is one option to consider. But,...
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Buying or selling your home: find a professional
Buying and selling homes mean big financial decisions. So it’s important to get help and know where to find reliable advice at each stage – from taking out a...
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Home reversion
With home reversion plans you sell all or part of your home for a cash lump sum or regular income without having to move. It’s sometimes called a ‘reverse mortgage’....
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Lifetime mortgage
With a lifetime mortgage, you take out a loan secured on your home which does not need to be repaid until you die or go into long-term care. Here’s what you ...
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Ways to pay care home fees
Residential care is expensive, but financial help is available. Here are your options for arranging and paying for a care home.
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Letting creditors know about vulnerabilities or adjustments
If you have a disability, impairment or long-term illness, companies you owe money to must treat you fairly. Find out how to talk to your creditors and what ...
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Should I downsize my home to fund my retirement?
If you own your home, you could consider moving to a cheaper property to give you extra money for your retirement. Here’s what you need to know, including alternative...
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Retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage
Designed to help you borrow money in later-life, retirement interest-only mortgages can be an alternative way to remortgage in your retirement or release cash...
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If you’re worried about rising mortgages
As interest rates rise and fall, they can have an impact on mortgage and rent payments. Here’s what to do if you’re a homeowner or are trying to get onto the...