There are many reasons people throughout the UK choose to release equity from their home, one of which is the goal to help and support their family financially. From helping to fund university fees, to gifting money to help family members get onto the property ladder, equity release can help you release tax-free funds from …
Family
Can equity release help with a divorce or a separation?
Over 55 and going through a divorce or a separation? Indeed, equity release can help. In this post, we’ll look at how equity release can help in this situation. Read on to discover five ways that equity release can support you to start over after a divorce or a separation. …
Equity Release Reduces Inheritance Tax & Funds Education
Bower recently assisted a retired couple in their late sixties who wanted to repay their existing mortgage, reduce their potential inheritance tax liability; pay for a few home improvements and offer a helping hand to pay for their grandchildren’s private education. …
Will-writing month – remembering pets in Wills
March is a nominated will-writing month and many of us ensure our Wills are up to date. This is our chance to ensure that we have remembered family and close friends in our last wishes. But what about our loving pets? Have you made provision for their welfare in the event of your passing? …
Combat loneliness – together we can make a difference
Bower supports The Silver Line to help combat loneliness in 2020… …
Remembering Christmas in the 1980s
The festive season is finally upon us. As we approach a new decade, Bower thought it would be interesting to take a look back at a typical Christmas in the 1980s. Read on for a trip down memory lane to see how much has changed in the past forty years. Why not share our findings …
The Bank of Mum and Dad
To own a home is the dream of many young millennials. However, the high property prices make it difficult for the majority to get onto the property ladder. …
How are my family affected if I choose to release equity?
Family is important to all of us. When considering a life-changing financial decision such as equity release, it’s best to understand how they could be affected. …
Happy Valentines: Ten gestures they’ll love
With Valentine’s Day approaching, now is a great time to spend time with loved ones and show them how much they mean to us. In case you hadn’t noticed the plethora of red cards, flowers and balloons adorning every shop window across the UK, it’s Valentine’s Day next week. …
The difference between parenting and grandparenting
Many say they enjoy being a grandparent significantly more than being a parent, but why? Here we list our top reasons why we think grandparenting can be more pleasurable than parenting! You are their hero Nobody looks up to anyone like a grandchild looks up to a doting grandparent. The reception you receive when you …
