Later Life Planning: Equity Release Guides & Advice from Aspect Mortgages

Thinking about equity release but not sure where to start? Our guides explain how lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans work, what to watch out for, and how to decide if releasing equity from your home is right for you. Written by our qualified advisers - including Rachel Gill, one of Lancashire's most experienced equity release specialists - these guides give you clear, honest answers in plain English.

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Equity Release and Inheritance - What Happens to Your Estate?

Equity Release and Inheritance - What Happens to Your Estate?by: Richard Gill BSc (Hons), Adv CeMAP, CeRER Published on: 06/04/2026

Worried about what equity release means for your estate? This guide from Aspect Mortgages explains the impact on inheritance, how inheritance protection works, and how to balance your needs with what you pass on.

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Equity Release and Inheritance - What Happens to Your Estate?

How Much Equity Can I Release From My Home?

How Much Equity Can I Release From My Home?by: Richard Gill BSc (Hons), Adv CeMAP, CeRER Published on: 06/04/2026

How much equity can you release from your home? This guide from Aspect Mortgages explains the key factors - including age, property value, and health - and how to find out your personal maximum.

Equity Release Explained
How Much Equity Can I Release From My Home?

What are the alternatives to equity release?

What are the alternatives to equity release?by: Richard Gill BSc (Hons), Adv CeMAP, CeRER Published on: 06/04/2026

Equity release is not the only option for homeowners wanting to access property wealth. This guide from Aspect Mortgages covers the main alternatives - from downsizing to retirement interest-only mortgages.

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What are the alternatives to equity release?

Equity Release Pros and Cons - What You Need to Know Before Deciding

Equity Release Pros and Cons - What You Need to Know Before Decidingby: Richard Gill BSc (Hons), Adv CeMAP, CeRER Published on: 06/04/2026

What are the pros and cons of equity release? This plain English guide from Aspect Mortgages sets out the key advantages and disadvantages to help you decide whether it is worth exploring further.

Equity Release Explained
Equity Release Pros and Cons - What You Need to Know Before Deciding

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