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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What Is the Equity Release Council and Why Does It Matter?

What Is the Equity Release Council and Why Does It Matter?by: Neil Massam CertPFS, CertCII (MP)Published on: 06/04/2026

The Equity Release Council sets the consumer protection standards for equity release in the UK. This guide from Aspect Mortgages explains what it is, what protections it provides, and why membership matters.

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What Is the Equity Release Council and Why Does It Matter?

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