What is equity release
Equity release explained in plain English with examples.
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Fees for financial advisers can vary, but there has been a significant move towards greater transparency in recent years.
In 2012, the Retail Distribution Review introduced changes to the UK financial services industry that largely abolished commission-based remuneration for advisers, helping to prevent the sale of high-commission products that may not be in the client’s best interest.
At The Equity Release Help Organisation, all advisers we recommend operate under a clear and fair fee structure. There is no charge for your initial telephone consultation. If required, advisers can also arrange a meeting at your home, and this will also be provided free of charge. You are under no obligation to proceed with any services offered.
While many financial advisers in the industry do charge fees for equity release services, all fees set by our recommended advisers have been reviewed by The Equity Release Help Organisation and deemed to be in line with current industry standards. This ensures fairness, transparency, and compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations.
Under UK regulation, there are clear fee and remuneration disclosure requirements for all regulated products. Your adviser will provide a full explanation of any applicable fees during your initial consultation, so you can make an informed decision before proceeding.
For further details about adviser fees and how they apply to equity release, please contact us at support@equityreleasehelp.org.uk.