Living together when you’re older

Living together when you’re older

Many people over the age of 50 or 60 are leaving long-term relationships in pursuit of a fresh start and happiness with a new love. But what does that mean for your property needs? Here’s what you need to think about if you’re starting afresh with a new partner… Age...
‘I wasn’t too old to get a mortgage after all’

‘I wasn’t too old to get a mortgage after all’

Our content manager Christina Neal writes about getting back on the property ladder again in her fifties after thinking it would never be possible… I woke up in my own home this morning for the first time in years. Yesterday I completed on my house purchase (just in...
7 myths about equity release

7 myths about equity release

If you’re concerned about your finances in later life, you may have thought about releasing equity from your home. But you might also have concerns about equity release based on what you’ve heard in the past. Equity release plans have improved greatly, so here’s some...
A guide to equity release

A guide to equity release

Equity release is a scheme that enables older homeowners to unlock some of the money (equity) within the value of their home. Read our guide to see if it’s suitable for you. You must be over the age of 55 and be a homeowner to be eligible for an equity release...
Getting a mortgage when you’re older

Getting a mortgage when you’re older

You may think that getting a mortgage in later life is a challenge, but it can be done if you have realistic expectations and obtain good advice. In fact, it may be far easier than you think. We’re living longer these days. Over the last few decades, life expectancy...