Ongoing care that may arise later in life. Product terms define what counts as a permanent move into long-term care, so read them closely and consider future care funding separately.
Ongoing care that may arise later in life. Product terms define what counts as a permanent move into long-term care, so read them closely and consider future care funding separately.
Equity release may involve a lifetime mortgage, secured against your property, or a home reversion plan. It will reduce the value of your estate and impact funding long-term care.
This entry follows Equity Release Council and MoneyHelper. It is a plain-English explanation of how the term is used in the UK, not a quotation, and it does not override a provider’s own wording.
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Ongoing care that may arise later in life. Product terms define what counts as a permanent move into long-term care, so read them closely and consider future care funding separately.
It follows the Equity Release Council and MoneyHelper. It is a plain-English explanation of how the term is used in the UK rather than a quotation, and it does not override a provider's own wording, the conditions of a plan you hold, or advice from your solicitor.
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Equity release may involve a lifetime mortgage, secured against your property, or a home reversion plan. It will reduce the value of your estate and impact funding long-term care.
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