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Equity release

Equity release explained

  • How equity release schemes work
  • Whether alternatives could be best for you
  • What to consider when you release equity
  • A comparison of the equity release schemes available

What's in this guide

Equity release schemes

What to look out for if you're considering an equity release scheme.

Lifetime mortgages

We explain how lifetime mortgages work and what to look out for.

Lifetime mortgage restrictions

Find out how lifetime mortgage schemes could restrict your choices later.

Home reversion

How home reversion schemes work and how they differ from lifetime mortgages.

Is equity release right for you?

We explain how downsizing and other options could work for you and how to choose an equity release scheme.

Compare equity release schemes

A comparison of all the lifetime mortgage and home reversion schemes on the market.

Home income plan mis-selling

Since 2002 we've been campaigning for victims of the home income plan mis-selling scandal.

Home income plan campaigner fights on

Tony Craven has fought a one-man battle in the name of the homeĀ income plan victims for 17 years.

Equity release advice uncovered

In our undercover investigation of financial advisers, only one third gave full guidance on equity release.