55+ Equity Release Reviews 22

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our situation was most probably unique.We needed equity release to enable my mother,who is 102 years and my disabled sister to live in their own home together until Mum,s demise.We were limited to one... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very friendly and thorough experience with Jan Johnson regarding our equity release application. Jan took the time to explain everything to us as many times as necessary and went out of her way... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We met Lesley a few weeks ago for the first time, and thank heavens we did! Lesley made our application for a Lifetime mortgage so easy, and kept us up to date with the progress of the application... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Kevin Gulwell was recommended to us by a neighbour, who had recently used 55+ to release capital from their property.We did have reservations as whether to go ahead with Equity release. Kevin mad... See more

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Everything you need to know about equity release schemes can be found at 55+ Equity Release. all of our advisers have decades worth of experience and have access to the whole equity release market. We'll help you find the best rates and deals in the UK. Call today to see more options.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

Our Financial advisor passed us onto Prab Singh from 55plus, who got straight to work going through all the pros & cons, He gave us straight advice and suggestions which we appreciated greatly, He organised everything and was extremely efficient, and within 5 weeks everything was settled, I don't think we could have asked for anything better, He kept us informed all the way through the process as we felt we were in the loop as it were, all communication was given either by phone calls, messages or e-mails, so cannot thank Prab enough for making Equity release simple.

September 4, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was made very…

The whole process was made very straightforward. Jan was very informative about lifetime mortgages and found a product that suited us. She kept us informed all the way. Thank you for your hard work.

November 25, 2020
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Thank you for your kind words It’s lovely to hear back from our happy equity release customers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jan Johnson

Very happy with Jan's help in securing the deal.. She had to overcome many problems with the pandemic causing delays in getting documents delivered and signed.
I would highly recommend Jan to anyone needing financial help and advice.

November 25, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lesley Wright

Would very highly recommend Lesley to anyone considering Equity Release, very professional, explained everything thoroughly with us and kept us informed throughout the process.

November 24, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Thank you so much for your review – we’re delighted that your experience was so positive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin is very friendly & efficient

Kevin is very friendly, straighforward, thorough with all the information. He's a very good commincator and kept us in the loop throughout the process. Very happy to recommend :) Thank you!

November 10, 2020
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Thank you so much for your review – we’re delighted that your experience was so positive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin Gulwell

Kevin Gulwell
Kevin was recommended to me and so glad he was. He explained everything thoroughly and so it was an easy decision to go ahead with equity release. He organised everything
and kept me informed all through the process. It made life easy and all went through very quickly. I would thoroughly recommend Kevin, and will be doing so to any of my friends that may be interested in Equity Release.Thank you Kevin.

October 28, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Thank you for your kind words. It’s lovely to hear back from our happy equity release customers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lesley Wright was amazing through all…

Lesley Wright was amazing through all my lengthy process only because my house was in a trust. Lesley kept me updated constantly and was extremely helpfull all the way.
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Especially when you have no idea where to start.

October 28, 2020
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Thank you so much for your 5* review. We are delighted that your experience was so positive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our situation was most probably…

Our situation was most probably unique.We needed equity release to enable my mother,who is 102 years and my disabled sister to live in their own home together until Mum,s demise.We were limited to one lender and power of attorney counted for nothing. Jan was tireless in her efforts to make it happen and she succeeded.She is charming,highly professional,sartorially elegant and completely trustworthy.We cannot thank her enough for all her efforts.

October 25, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lesley Wright gave us professional and helpful advice.

I received the most helpful and comrehensive reply from Lesley Wright after enquiring to a number of sites regarding Equity Release. We had some misgivings about the process but Lesley was very knowledgable and helpful so that we felt confident to proceed. lesley kept in regular touch through the whole process even as the interest rates fell.
Lesley was very personable and professional throughout. Thank you.

August 25, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Thank you so much for your kind remarks and for taking the time to write a review about your experience with 55Plus Equity Release. Lesley will be as delighted as I am to read your comments. At 55Plus we strive to go that extra mile for our clients and so it's always a pleasure to receive feedback such as this. Thank you. We wish you safe and well. Jan Johnson (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin Gulwell

We chose to go with 55+ Equity Release and Kevin Gulwell after researching the Equity Release Council web site.
Kevin was very friendly, professional and quickly put us at ease about all aspects of the process, which he fully and patiently explained to us.
Due to Corvid 19 and the lockdown our case proved to be less straightforward. But, Kevin persevered with determination until the process was completed, to our satisfaction, keeping us up-dated at all times.
So, from our experience, we can wholeheartedly recommend Kevin.
Vic & Wendy.

June 28, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Dear Vic and Wendy, thank you for your review and I'm so pleased that Kevin managed to iron out the creases in the process and you were happy with the advice and service given. I wish you all the best. kind regards. Jan Johnson, Director.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Totally Trustworthy

Trustworthy, efficient, friendly, straightforward. Why isn’t life always like this? Thank you Kevin!

May 28, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review – we’re delighted that your experience was so positive and we will make sure that your kind words are passed on to Kevin. kind regards, Jan Johnson (Director).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Kevin Gulwell.

Kevin Gulwell was recommended to us by a neighbour, who had recently used 55+ to release capital from their property.We did have reservations as whether to go ahead with Equity release.
Kevin made the whole process understandable with his friendly and professional manner.
The risks and advantages were explained to us and we made our decision based on this clear and concise information. 
Even during this lock down, the whole process was a lot quicker than we anticipated and we were kept up-to-date regularly
Highly recommend this company.
As far as we can say, based on our experience ,we can thoroughly recommend Kevin and his company for this type of business

May 20, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Dear Mr Lodge, thank you so much for your kind remarks and for taking the time to write a review about your experience with 55Plus Equity Release. Kevin will be as delighted as I am to read your comments. At 55Plus we strive to go that extra mile for our clients and so it's always a pleasure to receive feedback such as this. Thank you. We wish you safe and well. Jan Johnson (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lesley Wright

We were recommended to use Lesley and what a fab recommendation she was.
From start to finish (approx 8 weeks) the whole process was very smooth and hassle free.
Lesley was very knowledgeable in her area and explained everything to us so we could understand it well.
I would highly recommend using this company.

January 27, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Nicola, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review. We’re so pleased that your equity release process was smooth and we will be happy to pass on your comments to Lesley.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Kevin Gulwell of 55+ Equity…

We used Kevin Gulwell of 55+ Equity Release ....from our very first meeting he was excellent, very thorough, honest and genuine. No hard sell, he took the time to spell out all our options and then, after a lengthy meeting told us to go away and think about what he had told us, he said he was at the end of the phone for any queries and we agreed to meet a week later. At this meeting we decided to go ahead with our chosen option. From that moment onwards he took control, every step was explained, every help offered, we were kept up to date regularly. He chased down any potential hold up and dealt with it, keeping us fully informed, until the transfer was complete. As far as we can say, based on our experience ,we can thoroughly recommend Kevin and his company for this type of business.

January 16, 2020
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Reply from 55+ Equity Release

Dave, thank you so much for your review – we’re delighted that your experience was so positive and we will make sure that your kind words are passed on to Kevin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lesley Wright and 55+Equity Release

Lesley made the whole experience of getting equity release a pleasure. She talked us through the whole process in a friendly and professional manner. I will be recommending her to all my friends! 55+Equity Release are lucky to have her working for them!
Christine and Peter Wright

January 15, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We met Lesley a few weeks ago for the…

We met Lesley a few weeks ago for the first time, and thank heavens we did!
Lesley made our application for a Lifetime mortgage so easy, and kept us up to date with the progress of the application.
Lesley monitored the application and gave us the best advice possible, which has meant that we can stay in ourself built house for our lifetime.
So well done Lesley, you are a very valuable asset to your organisation.
Peter Hodge and Clive Bunn

October 24, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin made the whole process easy from…

Kevin made the whole process easy from start to finish with his friendly, down to earth and professional manner.
The pros & cons were explained to us and we made our decision based on this clear and concise information.
The whole process was a lot quicker than we anticipated & we were kept up-to-date regularly.
Highly recommend this company.

August 17, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were advised by Lesley Wright who…

We were advised by Lesley Wright who provided thorough and clear advice to us about the products available and what would suit our circumstances. We were given plenty of time to consider our options and never chased into making a decision which we appreciated. Once we had decided to go ahead she kept us fully informed during the process and recommended a very efficient legal representative for us.

July 28, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very friendly and thorough experience…

A very friendly and thorough experience with Jan Johnson regarding our equity release application.
Jan took the time to explain everything to us as many times as necessary and went out of her way to fit in to our busy routines. She explained what can be a daunting and complicated area in such a way as we could fully understand and feel comfortable with.
Thoroughly proffesional and a pleasure to deal with.

Sean and Val.

July 8, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Caring

Professional and Caring
After looking at and speaking to various firms regarding Equity Release, and being less than confident with their approach, a friend recommended 55+. I spoke to Lesley and on her first visit to my home she thoroughly explained all the pros and cons to myself, daughter and son in law. We were then confident to go ahead and from this point, Lesley ensured a painless and quick completion to the release of finances.
She kept in constant touch via email and telephone, and answered all my queries. i have no hesitation in highly reccomending 55+

June 2, 2019
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