Whether you’re in Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland or one of the smaller towns across Northumberland, our FCA-regulated advisers bring whole-of-market equity release advice to your door, your phone, or your screen. No office visits, no pressure, no obligation. Just honest guidance, at your pace.
We cover the North East. 
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Equity release lets homeowners aged 55+ unlock tax-free cash from their property’s value, without having to move out or make monthly repayments. The money is usually repaid when the last homeowner passes away or moves into long-term care, from the sale of the home. It’s a regulated financial product, and in the UK it can only be arranged through a qualified adviser.
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From the Quayside to Sunderland’s riverside, Tyne and Wear is home to generations of families who’ve owned their properties outright for decades, many in areas built on the region’s shipbuilding and engineering heritage. We often help homeowners here release equity to clear a lingering mortgage, support grandchildren, or simply enjoy retirement without financial strain, all with zero pressure and at a pace that suits them.
County Durham blends the cathedral city’s period terraces with Darlington’s commuter-belt semis, popular with those who travel into Newcastle or further afield for work before retiring locally. Many Durham homeowners we speak to are mortgage-free outright owners looking to release equity for home improvements or to help loved ones onto the property ladder, a reflection of the area’s strong intergenerational ties.
Northumberland’s rural charm, from Hexham’s market town streets to the surrounding countryside, means we regularly advise on listed buildings, farmhouses, and larger rural properties where lenders need careful matching. Our whole-of-market approach means no property type is overlooked, and home visits are available even in the county’s quieter corners.
Our advisers work regularly with solicitors and surveyors across the North East, which helps keep things moving smoothly from offer to completion, typically within 6–8 weeks. Want to understand the full advice journey first? Speak to our specialist advisers for a complete breakdown of what to expect.
A friendly 15-minute chat by phone or video. No jargon, no pressure, no obligation. Loved ones are always welcome to join.
Your dedicated adviser scans plans across the whole of the market to find one suited to you — whole-of-market, every time.
We present your options in plain English, including all the costs involved. Want to understand all the costs involved before you proceed? We'll walk you through everything.
We manage the entire application from start to finish. Typical completion within 6–8 weeks.
We provide equity release advice throughout the North East, including:
Newcastle
Gateshead
Sunderland
Durham
Darlington
Hexham
Chester-le-Street
Washington
Morpeth Yes. Our FCA-regulated advisers cover all three counties, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland, offering home visits, phone and video appointments depending on what suits you best. Loved ones are always welcome to join the conversation.
The amount depends on your age and your property’s value, with older homeowners typically able to release a higher percentage. North East property values tend to sit below the national average, so releases are often more modest than in southern regions, but the formula and advice process remain exactly the same. See how much equity you could release for a fuller breakdown.
Yes. Rather than asking you to travel to an office, our advisers come to you, whether that’s a home visit in Sunderland or a video call from your kitchen table in Durham. The whole process can be managed by phone or video if that’s easier.
Our standard completion window is 6–8 weeks from application to funds landing in your account. Local conveyancers and surveyors across the North East are familiar with equity release transactions, which generally helps things stay on track, provided you start the process in good time.
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