{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5edd04dcc366db4e3ab354ae/6194160599a08800138e54f6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Equity Release | Q & A Solicitor Special | Equity Release Legal Process","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/undefined/1591540740382-d54a4de9223ee9df0b592b0588be9341.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In today's episode Peter Barton, Equity Release Partner at Ashfords LLP, joins us to discuss equity release, LPA's, and answer frequently asked questions about equity release and the legal process.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is equity release?</li><li>For many equity release has a bad reputation. Is that fair? What has been done in the past decade to improve regulation in this area and improve the reputation of equity release?</li><li>What are the most common reasons for seeking equity release?</li><li>What is the age barrier to equity release?</li><li>What criteria do you need to apply when assessing whether a solicitor should represent a client for equity release, e.g. when would it not be suitable to proceed?</li><li>What is the process for equity release in respect of the legal work? What are the key milestones from start to finish?</li><li>Do you see many situations where cases do not complete after starting the process of equity release with a solicitor? If so what are the most common reasons for failure and is there anything that can be done to mitigate against these factors?</li><li>How long does the equity release process take?</li><li>What is the situation regarding a homeowner who has a Lasting Power of Attorney in place? Can equity release still be an option with a Lasting Power of Attorney?</li><li>How do home visits compare to zoom/video meetings with clients?</li><li>Do you think we will see an increase in equity release instructions 2022 and beyond?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Shares &amp; Subscribes appreciated 👍</p><p><br></p><p>We provide equity release brokers with a unique equity release service including marketing fee payments, bespoke arrangements, and 24/7 broker support ensuring a personal service and cases completing swiftly. For more information please <a href=\"https://themortgagebrokerclub.co.uk/conveyancing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA </u></strong></p><p>Sean Rogers on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/2SJS88e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/2SJS88e </a></p><p>Sean Rogers on Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/sean_rogers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/sean_rogers </a></p><p>Mortgage Broker Club on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/2WzvpOe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/2WzvpOe</a></p><p>Mortgage Broker Club on Facebook: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3hngkJR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/3hngkJR</a></p><p><br></p><p>#equityrelease #lifetimemortgage #legal</p><p><br></p><p>The content of the show is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice.</p>","author_name":"Mortgage Broker Club & Estate Agent Club"}