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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Top reasons homeowners use equity release to access £4 trillion housing wealth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The equity release market grew 11% in 2025, according to the latest data, as the over 55s rushed to make use of the trillions of pounds tied up in their homes. Here’s what they did with the money. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/omoyr2bF8fjL8bZysYitoP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Over 50s turn to equity release to clear average £30,000 debt  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Equity release is on the rise as homeowners in their 50s seek ways to tap into years of house price rises to pay off mid-life debts ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:53:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:58:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m7dTWepbFtV36Dbz4mat7H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release jumps 32% amid growing inheritance tax concerns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Homeowners have unlocked millions of pounds in housing wealth so far in 2025. Could it help reduce inheritance tax liabilities? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:06:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Property]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2SUUCasureMFdWo7enjQLU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The equity release market is on the rise again with double digit growth. Should you unlock cash from your property? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/equity-release/new-customers-boost-equity-release-borrowing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Industry data shows new lifetime mortgages up 11% in a year, but experts warn of the downsides. Is it worth unlocking cash from your home? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:23:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:04:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Marc Shoffman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zb6C9pkCr4zfVLynk34tGH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release rates drop – is it worth unlocking cash from your home? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lifetime mortgage rates are falling from their record highs - is equity release worth another look? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:36:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:39:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3JgjNmicpAqAzGqHZRGcvU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release: should you take money out of your home? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tapping your home for cash via equity release has never been cheaper or easier. But there are pitfalls –so is it right for you? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:24:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ioiS5R858noR2uyGZi2Y7M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cash-poor homeowners should beware of equity-release ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Struggling savers should think twice before using equity release schemes to tap their homes for money. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JVFAHanQSrGDrFamFJ8biM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release: how to tap your house for cash ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The pros and cons of releasing equity from your home compared with moving to a smaller one ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:58:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uejooCTGv2nJN77XiNJjKJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tread carefully if you're thinking about equity release ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The equity release market is getting its act together. But the cost means tapping your property for cash should be a last resort for most people. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:32:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:32:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6jKNZ7kqitPuAc4Yj6xted-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release: handle with care ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/507500/equity-release-handle-with-care</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Make sure you are getting the right equity release product and are choosing from all the available options. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 08:40:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Moore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NDtLBhk5bcNZybnt3UtiTW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A good alternative to equity release ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/502974/retirement-interest-only-mortgages</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retirement interest-only mortgages could be a better way to access funds than equity-release products. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:11:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXSCyChXJ6hb9JQUhSQgzk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The equity release market opens up ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A more competitive market means retirees with equity release mortgages could save by switching provider. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:52:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9KBaRRi9g7QbCSoapKtoeV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t rush into equity release ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s becoming increasingly popular to release cash from your home, says Emma Lunn. But it’s still a risky move. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:15:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Lunn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xnT6ALmrE3FdedNFdaCZY6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release as pension plan ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/476922/equity-release-as-pension-plan</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nationwide now allows you to use your house as a cash machine for your retirement. Ruth Jackson explains how it works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:25:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TazD2AA92LYYiFssqm3CNP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release: should you tap your home for cash? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/441981/equity-release-should-you-tap-your-home-for-cash-2</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Equity-release products have a mixed reputation, and can offer poor value, says Sarah Moore. So, it's important to think carefully before making a decision. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:15:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:48:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Sarah Moore) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Moore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A state-backed equity release scheme should be compulsory for asset rich, cash poor pensioners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A state-backed equity release scheme should be the first step in the rollback of the payment of taxpayer-funded welfare to people who could actually finance themselves. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:37:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Merryn Somerset Webb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release can be a very pricey subprime loan ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32068/equity-release-is-a-very-pricey-subprime-loan-57332</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Equity release may sound like a great way to unlock some of the value tied-up in your home. But it's far more expensive than you may have realised, says Merryn Somerset Webb - especially when there's a cheaper way of doing it. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:32:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Merryn Somerset Webb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Equity release is a last resort ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32437/equity-release-is-a-last-resort</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Equity release schemes, which allow elderly homeowners to release some, or all, of the value tied up in their homes, may have become increasingly popular in recent years, but there are as many reasons to avoid them as to take them out. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:24:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Equity Release]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emily Hohler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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