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Equity Release Council - Autumn Market Report 2022

Equity Release Council – Autumn Market Report 2022

Lifetime mortgage popularity grows in every UK region as house price gains outweigh growing mortgage debt. Midlands and Northern regions see the biggest growth in lifetime mortgage sales to older homeowners in the last four...

Portugal Ranked as Best Country to Retire in Europe

The 2021 Annual Global Retirement Index from International Living has ranked Portugal as the best country in Europe to retire to – and the fifth-best in the world. Meanwhile, it has also emerged that...
Rental Trends

Rents grow at the fastest annual rate in 16 years

Average asking rents outside London hit another new record of £1,126 p/m, up 3.5% vs. last quarter and 11.8% vs. last year. Average asking rents outside London have jumped 19% (+£177) in the two years...
Things to Consider When Buying a Retirement Home

Things to Consider When Buying a Retirement Home

Retirement estates or villages are developments built specifically for older people. The services offered on each development will vary – some estates offer a discreet estate management service for older people who want to continue...