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Spotting the Referral Opportunity: The Retirement Questions That Often Lead to an Equity Release Discussion

For many clients approaching or already in retirement, financial priorities begin to change. Conversations that once focused on mortgages, pensions,...

IHT Changes Are Reshaping Retirement Planning – And Property Wealth Is Moving Centre Stage

For years, defined contribution (DC) pensions have played a dual role in retirement planning, providing income in later life while...

The Future of Retirement: 5 Big Warnings from the UK’s Second Pensions Commission

The UK’s pensions system is entering a new era. The recently published Second Pensions Commission Interim Report highlights the significant...

Product Innovation Reshaping the Later Life Lending Market

The later life lending market is evolving rapidly, driven by changing retirement expectations, affordability pressures, longer life expectancy and growing...

Beyond the Numbers – Understanding the ERC’s Latest Market Update

The recently issued Q1 2026 figures from the Equity Release Council (ERC) show total lending of £574m, down 9% on...

Why Later Life Lending Could Be Becoming a Valid First-Time Buyer Strategy

For many years, later life lending has been viewed as a niche area of the mortgage market, typically associated with...

Joined‑up advice. Clear accountability. Better outcomes.

By Amy Clark, Director of Customer Outcomes, Key The FCA’s recent activity leaves little room for doubt: later‑life lending is...

Rethinking Retirement: The New Reality of Later Life Lending

The idea that a mortgage should be fully repaid by retirement is becoming increasingly outdated. As highlighted by UK Finance,...

Equity Release & Estate Planning: Why Legacy Conversations Are Essential to Good Client Outcomes

In the evolving landscape of later-life financial planning, equity release has become an increasingly valuable tool. It offers homeowners the...

The Role Equity Release Can Play in Meeting Consumer Duty Requirements

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced Consumer Duty to raise standards across financial services and ensure that firms consistently deliver...

Unlocking Later-Life Opportunities: How Equity Release Referrals Can Grow Your Advice Business

Clients over the age of 55 now represent one of the fastest growing and most financially significant segments of the...

Supporting Later-Life Clients: When and Why to Refer for Equity Release

Supporting later-life clients requires a careful balance of empathy, technical knowledge, and professional judgment. One area that often arises in...

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