When considering an equity release scheme, for most people the biggest consideration is getting a great deal from a reputable provider. Aviva have been an equity release provider for a great number of years and with their recent decision to cease their direct sales of equity release, many people are concerned that they will no […]
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After the end of June 2013, it will no longer be possible to obtain an equity release scheme from the Aviva direct team. The company has been providing equity release schemes direct for over a decade, but have made the decision that offering their services direct through their sales team no longer represents the best […]
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There are a number of parties which may benefit from the decision made by Aviva to remove their service of offering direct. These include the independent equity release brokers and advisers such as EquityRelease NU. However, the primary beneficiary should be the customers. Why would it be of benefit to customers? There are a number […]
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Many people facing retirement and looking for additional finance may have considered equity release. However, many have wondered whether equity release schemes bred consumer confidence and how safe they actually are. Regulation of the Equity Release Industry In the equity release market in the United Kingdom, all equity release schemes and products are regulated by […]
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