http://www.agequityrelease.com/ en Wed, 16 May 2012 11:09:00 +0000 Contao Open Source CMS The trade body for equity release has launched a Fraud Working Group to consider the impact of deception on the industry and how to protect customers.

All members of Safe Home Income Plans (Ship) will come together under the initiative to...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/ship-launches-fraud-working-group-1337166540.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/ship-launches-fraud-working-group-1337166540.html A national charity has raised concerns over comments from British Gas owner Centrica about a potential increase to energy costs.

Chief executive of Citizens Advice Gillian Guy commented that increasing fuel bills further will leave many people struggling to cope.

The expert noted...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/potential-gas-price-rise-leads-to-fuel-poverty-warning-1337079360.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:56:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/potential-gas-price-rise-leads-to-fuel-poverty-warning-1337079360.html People should turn to home reversion plans if they need funds that allow them to remain in their properties as they age.

This is according to the International Longevity Centre's (ILC's)...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/home-reversion-plans-should-be-compulsory-for-retirees-1336993620.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/home-reversion-plans-should-be-compulsory-for-retirees-1336993620.html New research has revealed 20 per cent of people fail to read bills as they are too confusing.

Electricity invoices were deemed the most baffling according to 36 per cent of individuals, while the Gocompare.com study found gas bills came a close second with 33 per cent of the...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/energy-bills-too-confusing-for-20-of-homeowners-1336734600.html Fri, 11 May 2012 11:10:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/energy-bills-too-confusing-for-20-of-homeowners-1336734600.html A new report suggests poverty levels in the UK are set to increase by 2020, as changes to the labour market widen inequalities.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Poverty and Inequality in 2020: Implications of Changes in the Structure of Employment document found growth of high and...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/poverty-levels-to-rise-by-2020-report-claims-1336648260.html Thu, 10 May 2012 11:11:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/poverty-levels-to-rise-by-2020-report-claims-1336648260.html Individuals have been advised that writing a will is "essential" if a person has assets, as there is no guarantee loved ones will inherit the whole of their estate.

Nadiya Virani-Bland, head of private client at Brethertons Solicitors, explained how without a legal document, the...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/writing-a-will-is-essential-1336560840.html Wed, 09 May 2012 10:54:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/writing-a-will-is-essential-1336560840.html New research has revealed 41 per cent of Brits aged between 45 and 85 would be forced to sell or rent out their property in order to fund long-term care.

A study by Partnership found the majority of respondents expected the state to pay for their residential care, while using pension...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/equity-release-could-help-fund-long-term-care-1336475340.html Tue, 08 May 2012 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/equity-release-could-help-fund-long-term-care-1336475340.html Homeowners could turn to equity release schemes in a bid to balance the books after it was revealed that household bills have risen by double the rate in inflation in the last ten years.

According to research by Santander, 29 per cent of Britons think their standard of living has come down...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/equity-release-to-cover-rising-household-bills-1336131060.html Fri, 04 May 2012 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/equity-release-to-cover-rising-household-bills-1336131060.html As life expectancy rates for people in the UK continue to rise, the number of individuals who will require long-term care is set to increase significantly.

This is according to LV='s new The Future of Long Term Care report, which shows that by 2025, 1.1 million Brits will have to make...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/could-equity-release-help-fund-long-term-care-1336043220.html Thu, 03 May 2012 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/could-equity-release-help-fund-long-term-care-1336043220.html New research has revealed 40 per cent of people planning to retire this year would be happy to work past the age of 65.

Prudential's Class of 2012 study found the main motivation for 68 per cent of retirees who want to remain employed is a desire to stay physically healthy and mentally...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/study-finds-40-of-retirees-happy-to-stay-in-work-1335956640.html Wed, 02 May 2012 11:04:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/study-finds-40-of-retirees-happy-to-stay-in-work-1335956640.html Homeowners who are concerned about refurbishing their home in case they want to sell their property in the near future have been advised that personal touches can help attract buyers.

Editor at Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine Jason Orme explained how neutral renovations are not always...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/personal-touches-can-help-sell-a-home-1335871260.html Tue, 01 May 2012 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/personal-touches-can-help-sell-a-home-1335871260.html An increasing number of people are opting to renovate their property rather than relocate, due to the high cost of moving.

This is according to editor of Build It and Home Improvement magazine Anna-Marie DeSouza, who claimed the stagnant housing market has made the trend more...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/renovating-properties-popular-due-to-the-static-housing-market-1335783720.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/renovating-properties-popular-due-to-the-static-housing-market-1335783720.html Millions of people in the UK are facing a shock when they realise they cannot afford to retire, experts have warned.

According to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), many workers in their 50s are likely to get a "rude wake-up call" when the reality of their...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/millions-of-britons-face-rude-wake-up-call-1335522540.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/millions-of-britons-face-rude-wake-up-call-1335522540.html Almost half of today's over 50s may have to continue working for 11 years or more after they reach State Pension Age (SPA).

This is according to research published by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), which found 45 per cent of workers will need to remain in employment if they wish...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/reports-reveals-45-of-over-50s-will-have-to-work-after-spa-1335438300.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/reports-reveals-45-of-over-50s-will-have-to-work-after-spa-1335438300.html Up to half of older people will be forced to remain in employment for several years after their state pension age (SPA) if they wish to maintain their standard of living.

This is according to a new report from the Pension Policy Institute, which revealed 50 per cent of those aged above 50...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/study-finds-50-will-be-forced-to-work-for-6-years-after-retirement-1335351720.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/study-finds-50-will-be-forced-to-work-for-6-years-after-retirement-1335351720.html An increase in the number of people turning to equity release schemes displays a rise in confidence in the market.

This is according to new research from the trade body for equity release...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/equity-release-take-up-steadily-increasing-1335265560.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:06:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/equity-release-take-up-steadily-increasing-1335265560.html Nearly half of all homeowners claim their winter energy bills are higher than last year, according to new research from Consumer Focus.

Despite the UK experiencing one of the mildest winters in a decade, four in ten respondents said they have been forced to pay out more than in 2011/12...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/energy-bills-remain-high-despite-mild-winter-research-shows-1335200280.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/energy-bills-remain-high-despite-mild-winter-research-shows-1335200280.html Couples who are planning to use an equity release scheme to help them fund travel trips once they retire may want to try exotic river cruising.

Cruise expert Jane Archer explained how there are a number of waterways fans of adventure should...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/could-equity-release-help-fund-exotic-travel-1334919960.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:06:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/could-equity-release-help-fund-exotic-travel-1334919960.html An increasing number of parents may turn to equity release to fund their retirement as research has revealed many are forgoing substantial sums of money in order to support their adult children.

A study by Standard Life found the average parent...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/parents-losing-out-financially-in-order-to-support-kids-1334833680.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/parents-losing-out-financially-in-order-to-support-kids-1334833680.html Individuals planning to retire this year have revealed saving money is their top priority for the next eight months.

Prudential's Class of 2012 study found six out of ten of these people intend to focus on putting money aside so they have enough to live comfortably on when they finish...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/saving-money-priority-for-those-facing-retirement-1334747340.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/saving-money-priority-for-those-facing-retirement-1334747340.html When intending to have an extension built, it is important to check if planning permission is required.

This was the advice given by director at the National Home Improvement Council Andrew Leech, which may help those considering using an equity...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/tips-on-preparing-for-an-extension-1334660700.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/tips-on-preparing-for-an-extension-1334660700.html Couples looking to cut their household's bills have been advised that insulation and low-energy lighting is the best way to make instant savings.

Founder of Be Energy Smart Charles Dowson explained how a lot of money is "wasted" by people who fail to change their bulbs or...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/insulation-an-instant-way-to-cut-energy-bills-1334574720.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/insulation-an-instant-way-to-cut-energy-bills-1334574720.html Enjoying a cruise holiday may be top of the dream list for many retired couples looking to make the most of their post-working freedom.

Those considering where to travel to may want to consider sales manager for south of England at Oceania Cruise Louise Craddock's suggestion and join a...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/could-equity-release-help-fund-an-alaskan-cruise-1334315220.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/could-equity-release-help-fund-an-alaskan-cruise-1334315220.html Individuals planning to use equity release to help fund a home renovation may want to consider their DIY abilities before tackling plumbing or electrical jobs.

This is according to editor of Build It and Home Improvement magazine Anna-Marie...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/consider-ability-before-tackling-complex-diy-tasks-expert-advises-1334228760.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:06:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/consider-ability-before-tackling-complex-diy-tasks-expert-advises-1334228760.html Adding a basement to a property can help double a family's living space and is a good investment, according to one expert.

Design director at BasementWorks Rosie Caley explained how refitting the area underneath the ground floor can "completely change" the way people use...]]> http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/basements-help-double-a-homes-living-space-1334142540.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.agequityrelease.com/equity-release-news/posts/items/basements-help-double-a-homes-living-space-1334142540.html