The equity-release.net website is here to provide you with free information on equity release, lifetime mortgages, and home reversion plans.

As more and more people struggle to make ends meet on their dwindling pensions, equity release is rapidly becoming an important and vital part of any retirement planning strategy.

If you are a homeowner, an equity release scheme can let you use your property to raise money - either in the form of a lump sum or as a regular income (or sometimes as a combination of the two).

There is no need to leave your home because when you take out an equity release plan you retain the right for you and your spouse or partner to stay living in your house for as long as you like.

Of course, equity release is not necessarily right for everyone of retirement age. And even in situations where it is, there are a number of different types of equity release scheme available to choose from. Finding the right equity release scheme for your particular circumstances can be a difficult and confusing task - and making the wrong choice could turn out to be a costly mistake.

So if you are considering equity release as a way to improve your quality of life during retirement, then it makes sense to take expert advice right from the start. You can use this website to get general details and background information on the different types of equity release plans available in the market today, and you can also use our calculator to work out roughly how much equity you might be able to release from your home.

But there is no substitute for professional advice tailored to your individual situation. And that's why we offer the facility to find a qualified equity release adviser covering your local area.

To talk to a qualified and independent adviser, simply complete our short enquiry form and we will pass your details to a professional equity release consultant who will contact you for a free no-obligation discussion. All information you supply is treated in strictest confidence and all the advisers we work with are closely monitored and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for your protection and peace of mind.

If you would like to request more information from an adviser or want to make an appointment to talk to someone, please click here to complete our online enquiry form.