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Useful guide on how equity release schemes work from @guardianmoney http://t.co/8YUorEBJ

Thu 7 Feb 13 @ 11:21

Lending to family: equity release can help tackle financial pressures across generations http://t.co/8QIJ3ayi

Tue 5 Feb 13 @ 11:11

1 in 5 retirees released equity from their homes last year @Moneyfacts_couk reports http://t.co/4PsfITxq

Tue 5 Feb 13 @ 11:05

Scotland sees 39% rise in equity release lending @MortgageChat http://t.co/0BkFNJIz

Fri 1 Feb 13 @ 10:44

Retirement advice planner @AgePartnership set to launch equity release lending arm later this year @mortgagesols http://t.co/Ce08u3vQ

Wed 30 Jan 13 @ 11:55

Equity release remains obvious solution for cash-strapped pensioners @slowe1968 analysis @MortgageStrat http://t.co/jfiLU1qj

Tue 29 Jan 13 @ 10:39

17,000 homeowners released equity in 2012 giving a promising outlook for 2013 @mortgagesols reports http://t.co/mihLppSE

Fri 25 Jan 13 @ 16:01

New @ER_Specialists blog: 'Single-tier' pensions & the impact for Equity Release http://t.co/Jpx0f6ud

Mon 21 Jan 13 @ 14:28

2012 was the biggest success for Equity Release since 2009 with a 17% increase in market value @MortgageStrat report http://t.co/Ocbhm4vl

Thu 17 Jan 13 @ 15:24

Equity Release Council announces support for a means-tested winter fuel allowance to boost care funding @IFAonlineUK http://t.co/UtaVrUGr

Fri 4 Jan 13 @ 9:26

Useful 'quick guide' to Equity Release from @iancowie at @TeleFinance http://t.co/7vTkU6Ku

Thu 27 Dec 12 @ 11:34

New @ER_Specialists blog: A round-up of key moments for equity release in 2012 and their implications for the future http://t.co/Dyp1K8Av

Wed 19 Dec 12 @ 10:48

Research from The Equity Release Council reveals parents provided £255m for first-time buyers’ deposits in 2012 http://t.co/EoqUhp5M

Mon 17 Dec 12 @ 12:44

Equity release ‘to grow in 2013′ with 28% predicting large increases in the sector @KeyRetirement reports http://t.co/8WwZ1vpr

Wed 12 Dec 12 @ 10:54

"What a difference a year has made" @RPMagFiona takes stock of the equity release market in 2012 @IFAonlineUK http://t.co/mXRWLtyF

Tue 11 Dec 12 @ 9:33

The role of equity release in the social care crisis @Best_Advice http://t.co/ruzv4dNd

Mon 10 Dec 12 @ 11:59

The absence of Mansion Tax from the Autumn Statement allows homeowners to take full advantage of equity release. http://t.co/FwETCbn2

Thu 6 Dec 12 @ 9:41

Pensioners could save thousands thanks to tumbling equity release rates reports @MailOnline http://t.co/m3OwHnOC

Fri 30 Nov 12 @ 9:32

Scots release 65% more housing equity this year, reflecting increased financial pressure faced by older households http://t.co/HLaGFpee

Mon 26 Nov 12 @ 11:38

90% of advisers say equity release is relevant to retirement planning but only 38% can provide advice on the topic http://t.co/Q6kdQVMO

Fri 23 Nov 12 @ 9:52

Thinktank recommends homeowners use housing wealth to fund care & retirement costs – impact for equity release market http://t.co/CXQabpra

Wed 21 Nov 12 @ 10:28

Good balanced article from @IanCowie in @TeleFinance today about the options with equity release http://t.co/oKjrKcFd

Fri 16 Nov 12 @ 10:15

New ERSA blog on the Mortgage Market Review and its implications for equity release http://t.co/QYsmOQZ3

Wed 14 Nov 12 @ 10:51

Equity release looks set to break the £1bn barrier as lending rises 11% in Q3 http://t.co/Zkc8Ulbq

Tue 13 Nov 12 @ 9:49

Comprehensive story on how lower rates are increasing the appeal of equity release schemes http://t.co/sdLY5DQQ @guardianmoney

Mon 12 Nov 12 @ 10:16

Equity release can be a lifeline for those facing outstanding mortgages without means to settle debts via @TeleFinance http://t.co/MaVZ2dku

Tue 6 Nov 12 @ 12:21

Good points made about the clarity Dilnot brings to equity release and future growth, via @MortgageStrat http://t.co/Omh0NHnN

Tue 30 Oct 12 @ 14:23

Many pensioners sitting on significant equity in homes, therefore increasingly likely people will seek advice on ER http://t.co/W6FKrBle

Wed 24 Oct 12 @ 13:00

Interesting comments on the latest developments within equity release products http://t.co/91in2ede via @MortgageStrat

Mon 22 Oct 12 @ 14:38

More positive news for the equity release market with latest figures up by 21% year on year http://t.co/tzPLljCs via @myintroducer

Thu 18 Oct 12 @ 8:50

Scots demonstrating strong demand for equity release with nearly £20m of equity released in the first 6 months of 2012 http://t.co/SqlxGBa6

Mon 15 Oct 12 @ 11:42

Equity Release Council appoints high-profile experts including senior politicians to its newly formed Advisory Board http://t.co/njzANK5i

Mon 8 Oct 12 @ 14:06

New @ER_Specialists Blog: Baby boomers face realities of retirement costs en mass http://t.co/q37oQapq

Mon 8 Oct 12 @ 8:38

With 46% of business owners going without pensions, 25% will look to equity release to tide them over in retirement http://t.co/6WLf3pLQ

Thu 4 Oct 12 @ 8:51

Good story about how falling equity release rates can benefit new users and many of those with existing schemes http://t.co/WGj0Kfbp

Mon 1 Oct 12 @ 14:53

LV= coins the term HIPpies for the Home In Pension generation - 2m retirees could use their home to pay for retirement http://t.co/NIyIwBdA

Wed 26 Sep 12 @ 12:56

London’s elderly warming to equity release schemes as amounts unlocked soar by 50% http://t.co/m9UmslsU @TelegraphNews

Tue 25 Sep 12 @ 8:33

Equity Release Council begins its selection for Standards Board to safeguard unbiased, high-calibre equity release http://t.co/u16xQ8DO

Thu 20 Sep 12 @ 11:25

Equity Release Council reveals 44% would use equity release to tackle interest-only mortgage problems @MortgageStrat http://t.co/bTqcgWM7

Wed 19 Sep 12 @ 10:32

People seeking equity release advice from solicitors as well as advisers. Shows why referral arrangements are necessary http://t.co/ntUziprR

Tue 18 Sep 12 @ 13:33

Good article on how the market is opening up for equity release by @Mortgagesols http://t.co/PGd6CVbo

Tue 18 Sep 12 @ 10:49

With the UK’s over 55s facing a retirement shortfall of almost £70,000 more people will turn to equity release to help http://t.co/WrbgWVBC

Mon 17 Sep 12 @ 12:49

Voting now open for @MortgageSols' Equity Release Awards. Good luck to all those who enter http://t.co/YrGyuyPk

Tue 11 Sep 12 @ 13:03

Interesting to see equity release lenders react to rising interest in high value loans. Top of the market also growing! http://t.co/sn7pLC6r

Tue 11 Sep 12 @ 10:17

Changing regulatory standards & improved products boost the important role of equity release in the retirement market http://t.co/VZIq7h1B

Mon 10 Sep 12 @ 8:48

Annuity rates are cut again. Likely to mean more people seeking equity release advice in next few years http://t.co/yB9RmEBU @Daily_Express

Tue 4 Sep 12 @ 9:06

Major brand reportedly looking at equity release – good news for the industry to see another household name involved http://t.co/ynh3wCBm

Fri 31 Aug 12 @ 10:16

With high living costs vs rising property prices London’s pensioners are increasingly likely to look at equity release http://t.co/GSSqKC9l

Thu 30 Aug 12 @ 13:13

Bright outlook for equity release as new data shows pensioners are sitting on £760bn worth of mortgage-free property http://t.co/b6Ap5l7e

Wed 29 Aug 12 @ 11:13

Nearly half a million pensioners face making mortgage payments well into retirement reveals the Equity Release Council http://t.co/baLdi4RJ

Thu 23 Aug 12 @ 9:17

£10,000 a year variation in state pension means need for retirement planning advice is greater than ever http://t.co/KHg1FpP6

Wed 22 Aug 12 @ 9:20

Retirement is the no.1 reason for seeking financial advice but is financial planning being left too late? http://t.co/KnrVe5Iy

Tue 21 Aug 12 @ 11:14

When pension pots and annuities fall short equity release can provide a solution reports @IFAonlineUK http://t.co/bvNpjz8D

Mon 20 Aug 12 @ 11:09

CPS reignites debate on capping social care costs. Lots of comments. Need to keep this debate on the political agenda! http://t.co/LnZTnWwF

Fri 17 Aug 12 @ 10:46

75% of people don’t think they’re saving enough each month to live comfortably in retirement. Do you agree? http://t.co/40q2RMld

Thu 16 Aug 12 @ 10:59

Interesting article on reluctance to downsize creating demand for equity release, by @myintroducer http://t.co/9HYEid8W

Thu 16 Aug 12 @ 10:00

With £1.9trn in untapped housing equity, the need for independent, professional services has never been greater http://t.co/1Iqb0uFc

Wed 15 Aug 12 @ 13:36

Good news for the equity release market as the Equity Release Council adds more senior names to its standards board http://t.co/BZcyIpGW

Mon 13 Aug 12 @ 9:59

16 million will rely on inheritance and property to fund retirement reports The @Telegraph http://t.co/RuLvDMVQ

Thu 9 Aug 12 @ 13:00

UK Pensioners release a staggering £424 million of equity in their homes to fund retirement http://t.co/lvN3fBq9

Thu 9 Aug 12 @ 10:15

The formation of The Equity Release Council looks set to have a positive impact on the equity release industry http://t.co/snJEup1o

Tue 7 Aug 12 @ 10:13

Informative article on people’s financial preparedness for retirement – or lack of http://t.co/rg2X5SeA

Fri 3 Aug 12 @ 16:06

The demand for equity release has boomed over the 1st half of 2012 reports the @FANewsdesk http://t.co/yRz3KNIw

Thu 2 Aug 12 @ 13:32

Interesting piece from the ERC on funding issues in plans to allow council loans to the elderly secured on their homes http://t.co/w6XyjbKH

Wed 1 Aug 12 @ 10:34

Increase in equity release from homes as over-55s look for cash http://t.co/vJ0khgHm

Wed 1 Aug 12 @ 8:37

Read our latest post on the dangers of the early retirement income gap http://t.co/ygIC3JOV

Fri 13 Jul 12 @ 16:33

Very interesting meeting at HoC this morning discussing Reform - Next Steps in Equity Release sponsored by Heather Wheeler MP

Wed 11 Jul 12 @ 10:01

Just read about the ‘pay when you die’ scheme in the Social Care White Paper. Looks quite limited, but we need to see more of the detail

Wed 11 Jul 12 @ 9:54

Well done to John Kelly @ Parker Kelly Financial Services on winning Equity Release Broker of the Year at the BMAs last night #bma2012

Wed 4 Jul 12 @ 14:46

The Parliamentary launch of the Equity Release Council takes place today. Good speakers and good turnout expected #equityreleasecouncil

Wed 27 Jun 12 @ 9:07

Equity release to help meet fuel price rises http://t.co/KjLHHa15

Tue 7 Feb 12 @ 8:23

Equity Release news: 60% of parents would be guarantor for child’s mortgage | News | Mortgage Strategy http://t.co/7dRhaD6S via @addthis

Thu 10 Nov 11 @ 20:29

Read "One in three over-50s plans to release equity in their home " from http://t.co/vX6r3yJX

Thu 29 Sep 11 @ 7:22

Delighted to see that Aviva have altered their special conditions to specify that works can be done post-completion

Thu 15 Sep 11 @ 8:53

Don't overcomplicate equity release#.TnECib1Mw5g.twitter: http://t.co/BEZrjO45 via @AddThis

Thu 15 Sep 11 @ 6:57

ERSA is now on twitter, watch this space for regular Equity release news, updates and articles

Thu 15 Sep 11 @ 5:02

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