All hands on deck

With an ageing population and an increased need to enhance retirement income through equity release, the recent house-price decline is a concern to both retired and employed people alike

The rapid decline of house prices is not as important as you might think, and equity release can take advantage of a downward market Be it corporate event, dinner party, coffee meeting or casual conversation over the garden fence, you will find it difficult to steer away from the inevitable discussion: when will house prices stop their descent? This question sparks heated debate, as Britain's past compulsion to sink money into property for a guaranteed return comes full circle. However, with an ageing population and an increased need to enhance retirement income through equity release, th...