Equity release

Newcastle Building Society is closing its equity release advice business, with the loss of five jobs.

Housing wealth could play a greater role in supporting retirement in the future, the Pensions Policy Institute says.

Major flaws exist in the equity release advice process, according to an undercover investigation which found some IFAs are failing to ask clients even the most basic fact find questions.

Dominic Fraser-Smith looks at the need for further education when it comes to equity release

Just Retirement, the annuities and equity release specialist, is considering an expression of interest from a private equity bidder.

Claire Barker goes through the legal issues clients will need to be aware of when considering equity release

IFAs specialising in equity release should ensure they establish and maintain an online presence, according to the latest research from the Equity Release Solicitors' Alliance (ERSA).

The value of equity release policies sold by Just Retirement increased marginally in the first quarter, compared to the corresponding period of 2008.

The Association of IFAs (AIFA) has criticised consumer watchdog Which? after it hinted its report into the quality of equity release advice given by intermediaries will be far from glowing.

Lending by the equity release sector has fallen by almost a quarter over the first quarter of 2009, according to Key Retirement Solutions.