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EQUITY RELEASE · SUSSEX

Equity release in
Sussex — specialist advice, built on trust.

Independent, FCA-regulated equity release advice across East and West Sussex.

Whether you’re in a coastal cottage near Eastbourne, a period home in Chichester, or a family house in Crawley, our advisers are here to help — at your pace, with zero pressure.

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Trusted by homeowners across Sussex

We’ve helped thousands of homeowners across the South-East access the value tied up in their homes — and our advisers know the Sussex region well.

Home visits available across East and West Sussex. Phone and video appointments are also available for all Sussex residents — whatever suits you best.

£332m

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WHAT IS EQUITY RELEASE?

What is equity release?
A three-sentence guide.

Equity release is a way for homeowners aged 55 and over to access the value tied up in their property — as a tax-free lump sum, a regular income, or a flexible drawdown facility — without having to sell or move out. The most common form is a lifetime mortgage, where a loan secured against your home rolls up interest over time and is repaid when the property is eventually sold. You retain the right to live in your home for life, and with FCA-regulated advice and Equity Release Council membership, robust consumer protections apply throughout.

For the full plain-English guide, read what is equity release.

WHY SUSSEX HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE US

Why Sussex homeowners choose specialist advice

Sussex is one of the most property-wealthy retirement regions in England. Average detached properties in East Sussex are valued at approximately £490,000, rising to around £540,000 in West Sussex — figures that place many local homeowners in a strong position to consider equity release, yet also make the stakes of getting the right advice particularly high.

The county has a significant and growing population of over-65 homeowners, particularly along the coast — from Bognor Regis and Worthing to Eastbourne and Hastings — and across the South Downs. Many Sussex homeowners use equity release to fund adaptations that allow them to age in place in an older period property, to help grandchildren onto the South-East property ladder at a time when local house prices make first-time buying especially difficult, or to supplement retirement income in one of the UK’s most expensive coastal regions.

Whole-of-market advice matters here. With dozens of plans available across every UK provider, the difference between the right plan and the wrong one can mean thousands of pounds over the life of your mortgage. Our advisers search every option on your behalf — with no pressure, no obligation, and your loved ones welcome at every stage.

Ready to explore your options? Speak to a specialist adviser — it starts with a no-obligation conversation.

THE PROCESS

Four simple steps, zero pressure.

We've guided 12,400+ families through this process. Here's how it works for Sussex homeowners.

01

Initial Consultation

A friendly 15-minute chat by phone or video. No jargon, no pressure, no obligation.

02

Tailored Research

Your dedicated adviser scans every plan from every UK provider to find your best match.

03

Transparent Recommendation

We present your options in plain English — including family members if you wish.

04

Funds in Your Account

We manage the entire application. Typical completion within 6–8 weeks.

Want to understand the costs involved before you start? Understand equity release costs in our plain-English guide.

AREAS WE COVER

Sussex towns and villages we cover

We provide equity release advice across the full Sussex region, including:

Location Icon Brighton Location Icon Hove Location Icon Worthing Location Icon Chichester Location Icon Eastbourne Location Icon Bognor Regis Location Icon Crawley Location Icon Hastings Location Icon Lewes Location Icon Horsham Location Icon Haywards Heath Location Icon Seaford

Not sure if we cover your area? Call us — if you’re in Sussex, we can help. We also provide advice across neighbouring regions: equity release in Kent and equity release in Hampshire.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Equity release in Sussex — your questions answered

Yes — we provide equity release advice across the whole of Sussex, covering both East and West Sussex. Our advisers are available for home visits at a time that suits you, so you can have the conversation in the comfort of your own home. If you’d prefer, phone and video appointments are equally available — whatever feels right for you and your family.

The amount you can release depends primarily on your age and the value of your property. As a general rule of thumb, older applicants with higher-value properties can access a greater percentage of their home’s equity. Given that detached properties across Sussex average between £490,000 and £540,000, many local homeowners find they have meaningful equity available — though the exact figure will depend on your individual circumstances. See how much you could release with our full guide.

Our advisers cover the full Sussex region — from coastal towns like Worthing, Eastbourne, and Bognor Regis, to inland areas including Horsham, Haywards Heath, and Lewes. You can meet us at home, speak by phone, or arrange a video call — whichever works best for you. There’s no need to travel, and your family members are always welcome to join.

The process typically takes 6–8 weeks from application to funds in your account — and this timeline applies in Sussex just as it does elsewhere in the UK. Local solicitors and surveyors across the region are well-versed in equity release transactions and generally work comfortably within this window. If you’re facing a time-sensitive situation — such as an interest-only mortgage reaching its end date — we’d encourage you to start the conversation early so there’s no unnecessary pressure on the timeline.

GET STARTED

Start your Sussex equity release journey — zero pressure.

Whether you’re in Brighton, Chichester, or anywhere across East or West Sussex, our advisers are ready to help — at your pace, with no obligation.

No pressure
No obligation
Treated like family