What is Equity Release?
Equity release allows individuals aged 55 and over to release money from the property they live in without having to make any monthly repayments. There are two types of equity release; Lifetime Mortgages and Home Reversion plans.
Membership at Equity Release Council
Our Membership Hub represents the interests of 90% of the Equity Release sector. All of our members have agreed to abide by the Council rules and have signed up to the Statement of Principles.
Latest News
January 5, 2021
New Risk, Policy and Compliance Team appointed to further support Council’s standard...
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December 23, 2020
Season’s greetings
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the Council. We are extremely grateful to all our members,...
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December 9, 2020
Council publishes Best Practice Guide for advisers
The Equity Release Council has launched a Best Practice Guide to complement its Checklist for Advisers and support firms when...
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November 25, 2020
Half of women approaching retirement are worried about running out of money in later life
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