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Equity release - Factsheet 65

This factsheet provides information about types of equity release scheme‚ such as lifetime mortgages. It includes information on:

  • what to consider before deciding on a particular scheme
  • other options for raising income or a lump sum of money
  • equity release regulations and safeguards
  • how to choose an adviser
  • 'sale and rent back' schemes


The information in this factsheet is intended only as a guide. We strongly recommend that you get advice from an independent financial adviser with specialist knowledge of equity release before you decide to take out one of these schemes.

The information given in this factsheet is applicable in England. Different rules may apply in Wales‚ Northern Ireland and Scotland; readers in these nations should contact their respective national Age Concern and Help the Aged organisations for information specific to where they live.

Further information

Please download Factsheet 65 from the top right of this screen for detailed information.

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Factsheet 65 (116.33 Kb)

Issued: 25 August 2009

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