Articles
All these articles have been written by Duncan Young and they span the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Retirement Plus Ltd or any member of Retirement Plus unless otherwise stated. Any facts were correct at the time of going to press.
Recent Articles | 2008 and 2007
October 2008
Equity Release - challenges to address
Equity Release has withstood the test of the current market downturn well, notwithstanding the problems faced by two of the 'original' players, Northern Rock and Bradford and Bingley.
March 2008
Educating the Equity Release Broker
As of the 6th April 2008 advisers who want to be considered whole of market will need to have passed both the lifetime mortgage exams and the home reversion top up or full equity release exam.
March 2008
Equity Release in the UK and comparisons with schemes from abroad
The equity release market is currently attracting a lot of attention and it is for two main reasons: the demise of the sub prime mortgage market and the general tightening up of lending criteria by mortgage providers.
January 2008
Outlook for 2008
It may sound like madness, but it is always good to start the New Year with a backlog of applications and a feeling of unfinished business.
January 2008
Big Question
What are the biggest challenges facing the equity release market over the coming 12 months?
January 2008
Defining equity release
Defining equity release can be difficult as sell-to-rent schemes have shown.
January 2008
Top 10 Tips
Helping brokers develop an equity release client bank for the future
August 2007
Case Study
Response to a case study for a couple aged 73 and 80
July 2007
Case Study
Response to a case study for a couple aged 65 and 67
May 2007
How can we improve the reputation of equity release?
Boost sales of fair and flexible equity release
May 2007
Innovation in the Equity Release Market
Creating new products for the consumer
April 2007
FSA Regulation
The FSA take over the regulation of home reversion plans
April 2007
Is Equity Release the solution for inheritance tax problems?
A fresh view of IHT issues
April 2007
How will regulation change the market?
A look into how the new regulation will affect the market
March 2007
PSCA
Impartial advice is essential when researching the equity release market
March 2007
What is happening in the equity release market?
Looking at the equity release market and where it might go
February 2007
Letter to Retirement Planner
A letter to the editor about IHT
Archived Articles | 2006/2005 Articles
