Welcome to Simply Equity Release - your guide to later life planning.
We specialise in later life planning and equity release in particular – helping homeowners enjoy a more comfortable retirement by unlocking some of the equity tied up in their home. We provide a wealth of clear, expert information and reviews of leading providers, to guide you through the process and help you make a more informed decision on whether releasing equity is the right choice for you.
Simply Equity Release is authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and a member of the Equity Release Council (ERC). Our experienced experts provide impartial and straightforward answers to your questions, including:
- What is equity release? All you need to know about equity release and how it works
- Is equity release safe? A look at the regulation to ensure you understand the codes of conduct that reputable equity release providers adhere to
- How much equity can I release? How to work out the amount of equity you have tied up in the value of your home
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Guidance to help you take control of your later life planning
Find out how you can use your pension pot to ensure a more comfortable retirement.
Find out how you can pay towards your funeral in advance to help loved ones and save money.
Find out how equity release may be one way to help fund care in your later years.
Find helpful information on what to do when someone dies and how to arrange a funeral.
Find out how to make a will, what it costs and how to ensure it is legally valid.
Get a free quote for life, health, travel, car and home insurance created with the over 50s in mind
Where can I get advice on Later Life Planning?
Simply Equity Release is proudly independent and privately owned, with no links to any particular equity release provider or product. As a regulated company, we don’t recommend or give advice, our aim is to guide you through your options, answer your questions and give you the information you need to make better choices. You can be confident the information we provide is clear and honest.
Simply Equity Release works in association with Age Partnership, to give you access to a wide range of providers and plans, plus expert advice when you need it.
Who governs equity release in the UK?
We appreciate that peace of mind is a huge factor in making decisions about how best to plan for later life. You and your loved ones may find it reassuring to know that anyone advising on or selling equity release must be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), This also gives you access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if needed.
We would also suggest you look for providers who are members of the Equity Release Council - a trade body that promotes high standards of conduct to safeguard your interests.
Is Age Partnership a good company?
Yes, we believe it is. We chose to work with Age Partnership after careful thought. They are award-winning equity release specialists, able to research and compare plans with market leading equity release providers, to find what’s right for you..
As market leaders, and the UK’s number 1 equity release adviser*, Age Partnership is committed to helping you make the most of your finances, negotiating preferential rates and deals you may struggle to find elsewhere.
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Like Simply Equity Release, Age Partnership is also authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and a member of the Equity Release Council, so you can be confident that you are in safe hands and will be treated fairly.