Safe Home Income Plans
A number of providers formed a trade association in 1991 called Safe Home Income Plans or SHIP. SHIP members adhere to the following code of practice;
- To provide a fair, simple and complete presentation of their plans.
- To ensure the client’s legal work is performed by the solicitor of his or her choice.
- To clearly state the main cost to the householder's assets and estate.
- To provide a 'no negative equity' guarantee i.e. you will never owe more than the value of your home.
They also guarantee that you will;
- Have the right to live in your property for life.
- Have the freedom to move to a suitable alternative property without financial penalties.
- Receive either a cash sum or regular income payments.
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Equity Release may involve a Lifetime Mortgage or a Home Reversion Plan. To understand the features and risks please ask for a personalized illustration.
The Spar Equity Release Service is sponsored by Retirement Plus which is an authorised home reversion provider, but which is not authorised to give advice to the public. Retirement Plus has chosen Equity Release Solutions, a specialist adviser in the equity release market, to provide independent advice for all your equity release needs.
Equity Release Solutions Ltd does not charge any up front fees. A fixed charge is paid on completion of an equity release plan. This is currently £595, and the lender will pay Equity Release Solutions a procuration fee (commission) which is retained. Retirement Plus recieves an introduction fee of £100 from Equity Release Solutions.
Equity Release Solutions Limited is an appointed representative of Personal Touch Financial Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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The guidance within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK
For our advice we can charge a fee of typically £595 paid on completion and we receive commission from the lender.