Five things clients will call you about this week

Equity release A growing number of homeowners approaching retirement age are expected to investigate equity release as a means of clearing 'problem debt' or bolstering pension pots, according to the Mail on Sunday. Homeowners over 55 are eligible for a lifetime mortgage, allowing them to borrow against their property with interest payments deferred until the end of the loan. Shares in Lloyds The Sunday Times reports that Chancellor George Osborne is preparing to announce the early sale of part of the Government's 39% stake in Lloyds Banking Group which would also afford voters a c...