Equity Release Supermarket

07/09/2026

When a mortgage company's evidence requirements got complicated, Claire was there to explain every step.

Her customer praised a thorough, informative service from start to finish, exactly what you want when things get tricky.

01/09/2026

Selling a home comes with enough stress without the risk of your buyer suddenly lowering their offer at the last minute.

Peter Sharkey's latest article looks at gazundering and what sellers can do to protect themselves. Read the full piece here: https://www.equityreleasesupermarket.com/news/details/gazundering-in-the-uk-property-market-how-sellers-can-protect-themselves

Property transactions are notorious for triggering long periods of concern and anxiety, in both buyers and sellers. Transactional progress requires each party to move at the same protracted pace as the UK’s frustratingly slow, chain-dependent process which, in turn, also insists that all of those ...

25/08/2026

"Brian's support exceeded everything I'd expected."

That's how one client summed up their experience of the equity release process, and it's exactly the kind of outstanding support we aim to deliver every time.

12/08/2026

Wondering if equity release comes with hidden costs?

Our founder Mark answers this exact question for what MORTGAGE

The short answer: there shouldn't be any surprises, as long as you're advised by a qualified, whole-of-market adviser who explains every fee upfront.

Costs to expect include advice fees, legal fees, sometimes a lender fee, valuation costs (often free) and interest, which is usually the biggest one over time. Most costs are settled on completion, not before.

Read Mark's full answer here: https://www.whatmortgage.co.uk/equity-release-2/advice-equity-release-2/are-there-any-hidden-costs-involved-with-equity-release/

What additional costs should you factor into your equity release application and when do these need paying? Mark Gregory has all the answers in his latest Q&A

03/08/2026

"How does equity release affect my mortgage?"

If you still have a mortgage on your home, you're not automatically ruled out of equity release, but there are some important things to understand.

In most cases, any outstanding mortgage needs to be repaid first, either before or as part of taking out an equity release plan. For many people, the equity release itself covers that repayment and leaves money left over.

It sounds more complicated than it is. The best way to get clarity is to speak to an adviser who can look at your specific situation.

Find your local adviser: https://www.equityreleasesupermarket.com/find-an-adviser

17/07/2026

We're delighted to share that Equity Release Supermarket has been named Best Equity Release Broker 2026 at the What Mortgage Awards.

This one means a lot, because it's voted for by the people we work with every day. Every conversation, every question answered and every piece of advice given has led to this moment, and we couldn't have done it without the trust our customers place in us.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far, and to everyone who took the time to vote. Here's to helping even more people make confident decisions about their later life finances.

Our whole of market independent equity release advice relates to Lifetime Mortgages, Home Reversion Plans, & Retirement Mortgages. Our advice fee of £1,495 is payable on completion. Equity Release may affect your entitlement to means tested benefits and will reduce or leave no property equity.

15/07/2026

You don't have to take all your equity release money at once.

With a drawdown lifetime mortgage, you release a smaller amount now and keep a reserve to access later, and you only pay interest on what you've actually taken. It's one of the most flexible ways to use the value in your home to support your income in retirement.

Peter Sharkey's latest guide explains how it works in plain English.

Read the full article here: equityreleasesupermarket.com/news/details/how-drawdown-schemes-can-provide-additional-tax-free-income

Calculating how much money will be needed to last through what we all hope will be a peaceful and lengthy retirement can be a daunting, time-consuming task. Some folks see it as an unmitigated chore; others tackle this self-imposed, arithmetic project with admirable vigour.

08/07/2026

Another lovely bit of feedback from a customer this week.

They described their adviser, Paul, as thoroughly professional and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. That's the standard we hold ourselves to for everyone we work with.

If you'd like to experience that for yourself, we're here whenever you're ready.

22/06/2026

If your outdoor space has been on the to-do list for a while, you're not alone.

From a new patio to a full garden redesign, home improvements like these can make a real difference to how much you enjoy your home, especially in retirement.

For homeowners aged 55 and over, equity release is one way to help fund those projects without dipping into savings, or waiting for the right time.

After all, why wait for the garden of your dreams?

Find out what you could release with smartER: equityreleasesupermarket.com/smarter-equity-release-search

18/06/2026

With house prices where they are, getting onto the property ladder without help has become increasingly difficult for younger generations. For many older homeowners, the answer is already sitting in their property.

Peter Sharkey's latest article looks at how equity release can be used to gift a deposit, helping family take that first step without you needing to sell or downsize.

Read the full article here: equityreleasesupermarket.com/news/details/using-property-wealth-to-help-the-next-generation-onto-the-ladder

Few Britons who took their first, tentative, steps en route to securing a home of their own towards the end of last century could have imagined the extent to which their property’s value would soar.