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DECIDING to take out equity release is a big decision, so being fully informed and understanding the costs is important if you’re thinking of using this form of financing. 

Equity release is a way for homeowners aged 55 or older to access money. It either comes as a home reversion plan or a lifetime mortgage. 

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A home reversion plan involves selling all or part of your home in exchange for a lump sum or regular income, while living typically rent-free until you die or move into long-term care and your home is sold. 

The lifetime mortgage is the most common form of equity release, and is a loan secured against your property. 

Interest will be charged on any money released but, unlike other types of lending, you are not required to make any monthly repayments.

You can choose to repay the interest and part of the outstanding balance, but this is subject to certain limits and early repayment charges may apply above a set value. 

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If you don’t choose to repay the interest, it will compound, and the amount outstanding will continue to increase. 

Once you die or move into long-term care, the initial amount you borrowed from your provider, plus any accrued interest will need to be repaid, usually from the sale of your home.

The setup costs and applicable charges will vary depending on your circumstances and which plan is the most suitable for you. But to get an idea of what you could be charged, we’ve explained how interest rates and fees cost in more detail.  

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What is the interest rate on equity release?

Just like other financing options – like a mortgage or credit card – the interest you’ll pay on equity release is set by the provider. 

It’s worth getting in touch with an equity release provider to check what rates are available to you. Any rate you are offered could be influenced by your circumstances, such as your health and age.

Are equity release rates rising?

Lifetime mortgage interest rate options also change frequently. 

Lenders tend to base their plans on Gilt rates, or UK government bonds. So, when the yield on UK government bonds goes up, lifetime mortgage rates can follow suit. 

Gilt rates are also linked to the Bank of England’s base rate, which has fallen since August 2024. Some economists are forecasting further cuts in the future but for now, any changes to the market or fluctuation of rates remains pure speculation. 

Again, seeking the advice of an equity release adviser is crucial. 

It is worth noting that you can choose an equity release plan with an interest rate that is fixed for the duration of your plan, to protect you from future rate increases.

If rates fall, then you can get in touch with an equity release adviser again to look at potentially moving plans if it’s suitable for your circumstances at the time.

How does interest on equity release work? 

Some people will choose to repay the interest rate in order to stop it compounding. To provide some idea of how much you could pay, consider this example. 

If you took out a £50,000 loan at an interest rate of 6.5%, the annual interest charged would be £3,250. If you wished to repay the interest monthly, this would equate to £270.83 per month. 

If you decide not to repay the interest and choose to let it compound, £3,250 would be added to your outstanding balance and interest the next year would be charged at 6.5% rate on a £53,250 loan which is £3,461.25 for the year or £288.43 a month. 

You may prefer to make partial interest payments to suit your budget. Anything you choose to pay will help to limit the roll up of interest if you want to preserve equity in your property for care costs or to leave to your loved ones.

An equity release adviser will provide an illustration of what interest will be charged on your plan, and how the interest will roll up if no payments are made.

What is the cost of equity release?

There are other costs to consider with a lifetime mortgage besides the interest, such as:

Application or arrangement fee 

Much like applying for a mortgage, some equity release policies may require an application fee to start the process. If there is an application or arrangement charge, your equity release adviser will include this in the fee section of the illustration.

Financial Advice 

No one can take out equity release without advice from a qualified adviser.

Different companies can charge different advice fees. Age Partnership, for example, provide initial advice for free and without obligation. Only if your case completes would their advice fee of £1,895 be payable.

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Legal advice 

You’ll need a solicitor to take care of the legal paperwork when taking out equity release. 

Part of their service may include securing a legal charge against your property, which will allow your equity release provider to release your funds. 

Legal advice fees may vary on a case-by-case basis.

Valuation fee

In order to get an estimate of how much equity you can release from a lifetime mortgage, your lender will need an accurate valuation of your home. This needs to come from a professional valuation, and not an estate agent’s verdict. 

Some lenders may not charge a valuation fee, for others, the fees may differ depending on the price of your home.

Interest

Of all these costs, your interest charges will likely be the most expensive. 

What you eventually pay in interest depends on a number of things, from how long you stay in your home to the rate charged by your provider. 

If your adviser recommends a lifetime mortgage, they will find the plan that best suits your circumstances and priorities and they will provide you with full details of the interest that would apply, and the specific terms and flexibility of your plan.

What is the total set-up cost?

According to MoneyHelper, a government personal finance guidance website, you can expect to pay between £1,500 and £3,000 to set up your equity release plan. That excludes any interest that will accrue. 

Will I be charged if I repay my equity release early?

You could be charged an early repayment fee if you decide to repay the loan earlier than expected. 

These fees can be expensive, so it’s important to explore all your options, as it may be more beneficial to make repayments and reduce the balance over time instead.

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Can I get free financial advice for equity release?

As advice is required before proceeding with equity release, Age Partnership can help you find out more and if it could be right for your individual circumstances. 

Through their service, initial advice is provided for free and without obligation. Only if your case completes would an advice fee of £1,895 be payable. Other lender and solicitor fees may apply. 

You should be aware that equity release requires paying off any existing mortgage. It will also reduce the value of your estate and impact funding long-term care.

Contact Age Partnership to find out more about equity release 

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A LOVE Island star has made a racy sex confession ahead of the show’s return to screens TONIGHT.

A new group of singletons looking for love are set to enter the ITV villa.

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Love Island’s Conor Phillips made a racy sex confession ahead of the show’s launch[/caption]

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The rugby player is entering the villa as an original islander[/caption]

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Conor is hoping to find love on the ITV2 show[/caption]

Among them is Irish rugby player Conor Phillips – who was drafted in to the villa as a replacement for axed Kyle Ashman.

Original star Kyle, 23, was struck from the dating show line-up after it was revealed that he had been held and questioned by police over a machete attack at a wake. 

Speaking to press, Conor revealed the most unusual place he’s had sex.

The 25-year-old shared: “Probably behind a nightclub, I think, is the craziest, to be honest.

“I know it’s nothing too crazy. I was young as well.”

Meanwhile, Conor also discussed how his mother feels about him joining Love Island.

He said: “It’s a weird one for parents. My mam will be quite reserved and lowkey. So, it’s a bit out of her comfort zone.

“But again, she knew that I’m an adult, so I’m going to make my own decision, and she’s going to support me.

“And she has supported me. But yeah, it’s a bit of a weird one, isn’t it, if your child decides to do something like this.”

Revealing his preparations for the villa, Conor shared: “I had budgie smugglers in my hand. I just thought of everyone else who is going to be watching the show and said no.

“I put them down. It would have been too stereotypical rugby player. In terms of getting ready for the show, I actually haven’t changed any diet, or any gym routine.

“I train quite heavily anyway, so that side of it was taken care of.”

He also reflected on past relationships, remarking: “I’ve only had one. It just didn’t work out, because it was my first one. I was 23 as well, so single my whole life.

“I probably just didn’t want to get in a relationship, because I didn’t want to have that commitment. I’m an only child.

“I’ve never really had to answer to many people and stuff. So then when I had to tell this person everything I was doing, it was just a bit heavy on me.

“And we lived four hours away from each other. The distance was too much.

It comes as he previously admitted to breaking a show rule after having signed up.

Islanders are forbidden from revealing their involvement in the series before entering the villa.

However, Conor revealed he’d sought the advice of past winner Greg O’Shea, a fellow Irish rugby player.

He told press: “I know Greg through rugby circles so I spoke to him about going on Love Island.

“He just said ‘be yourself, it’s a really really really cool experience that not many people get.

“So enjoy it and yeah take it day by day and if you can be yourself you can’t really go too far wrong’.

“So that’s my plan. He was like ‘my advice might be a bit different from others because I won’.”

Love Island returns tonight at 9pm on ITV2.

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Conor was brought in to replace originally announced Kyle Ashman[/caption]

SHOPPERS are running to Primark after spotting a summer holiday essential in the sale – and it’s only £3.

Now that summer is finally upon us, and with temperatures set to ramp up again next week, many of us are likely making plans for trips abroad.

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Holidaymakers are loving a £3 buy in Primark[/caption]

And the high street giant has got you covered for everything you need.

Primark is one of the best-loved brands on the high street, and is constantly wowing us with its stylish but affordable fashion.

From cute dresses to on-trend work attire, the fast-fashion range always hits the mark – and its new summer travel collection is no exception.

The bargain retailer released a range of passport holders, travel pillows and airport-friendly travel bottles earlier this year.

But it’s an even cheaper buy that has got shoppers legging it to their nearest store this week.

Sharing a snap on the BARGAIN LOVERS – Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Facebook page, which boasts 843,000 members, one savvy shopper wrote: “Beach towels at Primark.”

In the picture, a price tag shows the towels are priced down from £4 to just £3,

The high street giant’s beach towels are usually priced from a minimum of £7 on the website – so it works out as a great saving.

The sale item is available in four colours – teal, hot pink, lilac and baby pink.

And it’s the perfect size for covering a sun lounger on holiday to set you up for a day of tanning.

One shopper gushed: “Just what I need. If they are like the ones I have now they are great, lasted 10 years!”

“Go grab some after work”, pleaded a second.

Someone else hailed the towels as a “bargain”, while a fourth wrote: “Need a couple for holidays.”

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The beach towels have been reduced from £4 to just £3[/caption]

The beach towels aren’t the only things you’ll want to keep an eye out for in Primark if you’re jetting off on holiday soon.

Shoppers can’t get enough of the bargain chain’s perfect summer holiday beach bag that’s waterproof and only £10.

Holidaymakers are also raving about a viral cabin bag that’s perfect for Ryanair flights.

So if you’re lucky enough to be going abroad any time soon and don’t fancy splashing the cash on hold luggage, then you’ve come to the right place.

Thanks to the new pull-along cabin bag from Primark, not only will you travel in style for your next trip, but you’ll be able to fit in everything you need whilst saving on hold luggage costs. 

And a triple-threat £8 top will solve all your problems in the sizzling heat.

MANCHESTER UNITED have made an initial approach for Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.

The striker scored 66 goals for Ruben Amorim when the pair worked together at Sporting.

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Manchester United have approached Sporting over Viktor Gyokeres[/caption]

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Ruben Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker at Old Trafford[/caption]

In total, he boasts a staggering record of 97 goals in 102 appearances for the Portuguese giants.

Gyokeres, 27, has an £84million release clause in his contract at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

However, Sky Sports News report United contacted Sporting to enquire about the Swedish international.

But as revealed by SunSport, it is understood Gyokeres had a gentlemen’s agreement with Sporting that he can leave for around £58-60m.

And Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker – with his current No9s Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.

United cannot offer any European football next season – let alone Champions League football.

But Amorim will hope his personal connection can entice Gyokeres, who is also wanted by Arsenal.

Amorim has already completed his £62.5m transfer from Wolves.

And the Red Devils also remain keen on landing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.

However, that deal has hit complications with Tottenham set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager.

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THIS is the shocking moment a driver sent an OAP flying after smashing into her while distracted by his sat-nav.

Glen Brady was driving a HGV through Cheshire when he swerved across the road.

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Glen Brady smashed into an OAP as she walked down the street[/caption]

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She was left sprawled on the ground[/caption]

He then mounted the kerb before ploughing into a 67-year-old pedestrian.

Footage released by police showed the woman being flung across a grassy area.

Brady, 47, then comes to a stop as the pedestrian lays sprawled on the ground.

Miraculously, she managed to escape the smash with just minor injuries.

Brady pleaded guilty to dangerous driving when he appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court.

He was spared jail and instead handed a 24-week sentence, suspended for 12 months.

Brady was also banned from driving for 18 months and must complete an extended driving test before he is allowed to get behind the wheel again.

The court was told he was driving towards Congleton at around 1.40pm on December 17 when he became distracted by his sat-nav.

Police Constable James Shrimpton, of the Constabulary’s Roads and Crime Team, said: “I hope this case makes other motorists think very carefully about their actions behind the wheel and that they should be aware that when they get in a vehicle, they have the potential to cause real damage and even take a life.

“You have not only your life in your hands but other road users and this needs to be remembered every time you make that journey.

“The pedestrian involved in this collision was discharged the same day and was very lucky to come away with only minor injuries.

“Due to the nature of Glen Brady’s driving and the sheer size of the vehicle itself, we could have quite easily been dealing with a much more serious, or even fatal, injuries.”

THIS is the moment a brave presenter stays calm and soldiers on as an earthquake shakes the studio mid-broadcast.

France 24’s Spanish-language TV news was airing live from Bogota, Colombia, when a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck on Sunday morning.

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Helena Lozano, right, was speaking to a correspondent when the earthquake hit[/caption]

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The France24 presenter remained calm – even as she realised the quake was more than a slight tremor[/caption]

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Entire buildings collapsed when the magnitude 6.5 quake shook their foundations[/caption]

Presenter Helena Lozano was in the studio, wrapping up a report from a correspondent in Beirut, when the building began shaking.

The screen behind the desk wavered around and the camera footage wobbled unsteadily.

Lozano puts her hands on the table to steady herself, but doesn’t miss a beat.

At first, she described the disruption as a “slight tremor” – before quickly realising the quake was more intense.

She said: “We are currently witnessing a slight tremor in the France 24 studios.”

Then, moments later, she admitted: “It’s not slight, it’s quite strong.

“The studio lights and cameras are shaking. We urge everyone to remain calm. We will return shortly.”

Despite the obvious danger, Lozano carried on speaking clearly and professionally – even having the composure to advise people to evacuate if necessary.

The clip went viral on social media, with many praising her guts for keeping a cool head.

One impressed viewer wrote on X: “How calm and professional the presenter is – I almost died of fright at home.”

Another wrote: “My respects to her professionalism.”

The quake’s epicentre was located about 150km from Bogota, and just 10km beneath the surface, which made its effects more violent.

Tremors were felt widely across central Colombia and reportedly left four people injured after striking just after 8am local time.

The capital was spun into panic by the tectonic shudders, with sirens blaring around the city and locals fleeing their homes out onto the street.

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The walls of this lean-to-style building were decimated by the quake[/caption]

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Aerial view of the damage caused in the town of Paratebueno outside Bogota[/caption]

It was one of the strongest quakes the country has seen in years – and was followed up by a 4.0 magnitude aftershock 12 minutes later.

Large areas of shanty neighbourhoods were razed to the ground, with ramshackle homes left crumpled in piles.

Pictures emerged of huge paving slabs which had split and buckled under the enormous force in Bogota.

The last time Colombia was rocked by an earthquake stronger than this was 2016, when a 7.8 magnitude killed almost 700 people.

And in 1999, almost 2,000 were wiped out by a 6.1 magnitude quake.

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A MAP reveals where Brits will be basking in 29C sunshine this week, but parts of the country will also be battered by thunderstorms.

With temperatures set to climb again this week, many of us will have our sights set on a visit to the local boozer or take in the rays on the beach or green space.

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Parts of southern England could see temperatures as high as 29C on Friday[/caption]

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People make their way through the rain in Southwark, London last Thursday[/caption]

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Revellers take in the sunshine in Lyme Regis, Dorset on June 2[/caption]

Following a patch of gloomy grey weather and scattered rainfall, revellers may enjoy temperatures as high as 29C on Friday in southern England.

But these sunny conditions may be short lived, Met Office Meteorologist Craig Snell explained, as a plum of warm air from Iberia and France is set to kick in on Wednesday evening, bringing a chance of thunderstorms.

He said: “After Wednesday, we start to draw up some very warm and humid air from Iberia and France, and that will make it quite humid across much of the UK and that humidity will potentially spark off some thunderstorms.

“From late Wednesday and especially into Thursday, we start to see the risk of some thunderstorms around and that will continue as we go through Thursday and Friday and potentially into Saturday as well.”

The Met Office added that it would begin to feel increasingly humid on Thursday, bringing about the increased risk of some heavy or even thundery showers developing.

Craig continued: “By the time we get to midweek, it will feel very different out there, with quite humid night times also becoming a good deal warmer than what we have been experiencing over the last couple of nights, so probably borderline uncomfortable for some people by day.”

This comes just days after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms across southern England.

The predicted 40mm of rainfall on Saturday was higher than what England saw during the entire month of May.

Met Office data shows England recorded 32.8mm of rain last month – almost half the usual monthly average.

Meanwhile, Brits abroad have been urged not to drink the beer amid a scorching 42-degree heatwave from Africa.

Areas of the country roasted under extreme heat over the weekend – and the balmy temperatures look set to stay.

Some spots were so hot the state forecaster, Aemet, was forced to issue weather warnings.

Yellow and amber alerts came into force on Sunday – with Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen in the south worst affected.

Emergency guidance was issued to tourists and locals alike advising them on how to stay safe when it’s sweltering.

One suggestion likely unpopular with Brits on their hols was to avoid alcohol, because it has a dehydrating effect on the body.

The advice is to drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty, and avoid both alcohol and caffeine.

It was also recommended to “dress smart”, which means wearing loose-fitting clothes – particularly cotton or linen if possible.

Lighter colours reflect the sun so can help you to stay cool.

Another point is to simply stay indoors during times of peak temperatures, and certainly to avoid any strenuous activity under the sun.

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