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How family are affected by equity release

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For many, their home is their biggest asset and unlocking some of its value can provide extra income in retirement, funds for care costs, or money to gift to children and grandchildren. But while this can bring freedom and opportunity, it can also directly affect family members.   For some families, equity release provides a lifeline, …

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Equity Release to Fund Pension Shortfall: How It Can Help Bridge Your Retirement Funding 

Nearly everybody who approaches retirement does so with a certain degree of worry. Whilst many look forward to living out their twilight years at a slower pace, some worry that financially they may not be able to cope. For this reason equity release schemes are just as popular now as they have ever been, and combined with sound independent financial advice, in retirement many homeowners benefit from releasing equity from their homes. …

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Equity release myth buster

Equity release has changed over the years, and so have the myths behind it, which is why at Bower Home Finance we’ve put together the most common myths surrounding equity release and the realities of equity release plans in 2025.  The history of equity release myths  Equity release once carried a negative reputation due to …

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Why do I need equity release advice?

Equity release allows you to release tax-free cash from your home without the need to sell or move. You can also use equity release to release money for a variety of purposes, such as re-paying an existing mortgage, funding home improvements, or supplementing your retirement income. However, due to the complexity and potential risks involved, …

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