Additional Information
If you are unsure and would like to carry out more research before talking to one
of our financial advisers, the following organisations have information on equity
release, taxes, mortgage, plus other financial benefits that can help if you have
money problems:
Financial Services Authority - FSA
Safe Home Income Plans- SHIP
Citizens Advice Bureau
Council of Mortgage Lenders
Age Concern
Department of Work and Pensions
Safe Home Income Plans – SHIP is an industry body set up to promote safe
Equity Release Schemes. Companies who are members provide a number of guarantees,
including: the right to live in your property for life; the freedom to move to an
alternative property without penalties; and that you will never owe more than the
value of your home.
Financial Services Authority - FSA is the independent body that regulates
Financial Services in the UK