It’s not uncommon for people to sell their home, or to move house after taking out an equity release plan. We explain the ins-and-outs below. …
Moving House
How much does bad credit affect your mortgage chances?
Securing a mortgage in today’s climate might seem like a steep hill to climb, so if you have bad credit or a poor financial history, you might think the task is all but impossible. This is not the case, however, and there are ways to get a mortgage in spite of a spotty financial record. …
How to get on the mortgage ladder
If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, but are unsure of which route to take, we’ve answered some key questions about getting on the first rung of the mortgage ladder. As mentioned, there are a few helpful schemes available to first-time buyers, so it is worth doing your research to see which one …
Moving house in retirement – what to consider before buying
Moving house in later life can be tough, both financially and emotionally. But for those of us in a house that isn’t ideal for our retirement years – perhaps on too many levels, or too large now the children have flown the nest – moving may be a necessary task. Have your heart set on …
Moving house with an Equity Release plan
Did you know that lenders may allow moving house with an equity release plan? This is because nowadays, some plans have the facility to ‘port’ your plan with you. …
Celebrity Equity Release
For those of us working into our 60s and 70s to clear our mortgages and rid ourselves of credit card repayments, it can be hard to feel much pity for celebrities living the high life. But spare a thought for these celebrities who might be finding it much harder to sell their UK homes this …
An Urban Retirement
After years of the 9 to 5 and making the daily commute to the city, one might assume that most people in later life would be fleeing to a rural retreat in retirement to enjoy the plentiful benefits of countryside living. Yet, for those of us who have lived and worked in urban areas for …
Moving house with equity release
As we approach retirement our priorities naturally change, and what might have been the perfect home to raise a family in, may not necessarily be so perfect for us in later life. It seems many people looking to move house these days are working towards a similar end goal. Research from the property website Rightmove …
What is it like to be a British expat abroad?
If you are thinking about retiring abroad, then you might be wondering how you will cope with the adjustment. Here, we speak to a number of British expats to find out what made the move easier, and what challenges they were faced with. …
European places to retire to
Better weather, lower property prices and a slower pace of life – just some of the reasons why thousands of Britons every year opt for retirement overseas. When you consider the many benefits of retiring to the Continent, it really is no wonder that just over 1.3 million Britons are living in Europe*. …
