Equity Release Council

Equity release market grows 11% in 2025

Total annual lending in the equity release market grew by 11% to £2.57bn in 2025 (224: £2.3bn), according to the latest figures from the Equity Release Council (ERC).
Later life planning: equity release hits record high
Cost of living rise driving increase in equity release
Equity release clients win right to make penalty-free repayments
Legal advice requirement returns for equity release
Record numbers turn to equity release in Q1
Equity release hits new high of £1.6bn in Q2
FCA uncovers poor advice in later life mortgage sector
Equity Release Council publishes adviser 'Duty' guidance
Equity release firms urge advisers to take action on Duty
3 in 5 looking to property to fund retirement
12% jump in new equity release clients in Q2