UK property equity release at record highs

[Nicholas Wallwork]

Figures released today show that retired homeowners in the UK raised more than £2.1 billion from equity release schemes in 2016. These schemes allow homeowners of a certain age to cash in part of their

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[PostBrexitInvestor]

I think we will see more equity release in the short term as mortgages from the 1980s heyday approach maturity. Many of those affected by the forthcoming maturities will have made a significant return on their properties allowing them to release equity.