Pensioner homeowners missing thousands in benefits - research

According to the group's seventh annual survey, of the half of pension homeowners who are entitled to receive benefits, almost two-thirds (62%) are either failing to claim or are receiving less than they should. Just's study claims those failing to claim are missing out on an average of £576 per year - though in one case the amount not being claimed was £2,330.  Among those who are claiming, meanwhile, more than a third (37%) are not being paid their full entitlement, with an average £672 annual 'loss', and in one case a 'loss' of £2,110. Couples are more likely to claim benefits, ...