Links

There are a number of organisations who offer excellent advice about equity release schemes. They will give you a balanced view of the advantages and disadvantages of equity release and the alternatives that may be available.

Many also offer free information booklets that you can download or request.

In particular, we would recommend the following:-

Age Concern:
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/is7.asp?TextSize=medium

Financial Services Authority:
http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/pdfs/equity_release.pdf

Council for Mortgage Lenders - practice guide:
http://www.cml.org.uk/cml/policy/issues/104