May 24, 2023

Buy to Let Yield Map 2023

Are you looking for the formula to success in property investing? Use our buy-to-let guide for 2023 to spot high-yielding, profitable prime locations to stay away from risky investments. Since 2016, there has been an additional 3% stamp duty levy for anyone purchasing a second home. Therefore, a property investor will pay £9,000 more than […]
22 min
Mar 7, 2023

How Much Do You Need to Comfortably Retire in Each of the Following UK Countries/Regions?

Our team of specialists has investigated and determined how much you need to retire in each UK county comfortably. The recent announcement of raising the state pension from £185.15 to £203.85 per week, as well as the raising of the retirement age to 67 years old, prompted the research of this piece. The team at […]
5 min
Nov 23, 2016

Bower Focuses on Technology and Service

Rebrand builds platform for expansion and new businesses Bower advises one in 10 equity release customers not to go ahead National specialist adviser Bower is focusing on increased use of technology and service for customers and partners as it rebrands for continued growth and recruitment. The adviser firm, founded in 2006 as an equity release […]
1 min
Jul 18, 2016

MORE THAN ONE IN THREE OVER-55s “STILL HAVE MORTGAGES”

For immediate release July 18th 2016 • Equity release advisers see surge in inquiries about interest-only issues • One in four equity release customers inquire about downsizing but decide against it , Bower research shows More than one in three equity release customers are still paying off mortgages highlighting the growing need for retirement lending […]
1 min