Seeking good quality equity release advice is vital for people who are considering freeing up some of the cash in their homes. But what constitutes good quality advice and what should you look for in your equity release adviser?
FSA Regulated Equity Release Advisers
You must first make sure he or she is regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is authorised to advise on equity release.
Whole of Market Independent Equity Release Advice
Check that the equity release adviser is ‘whole of market’ and independent. This means they have access to all the plans from every current equity release provider and are not tied into a small range of products or just a few of the providers, so you won’t miss out on a plan that could be ideal for your needs.
Face to Face Equity Release Advice
Ensure your equity release adviser offers face to face advice. Making the decision to release cash from your home is an important one and it is impossible to properly discuss everything in detail over the telephone.
Involving the Family
