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‘Fourth pillar’ equity release shows signs of continued demand after slow start to year
7 August 2026
After a slow start to 2026 the equity release market returned to growth during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest report from the Equity Release Council (ERC). The Q2 data showed total lending increased to £597 million during Q2 2026, up 4% on the previous quarter (£574 million). Overall customer numbers also rose 4%, to 13,489. The
‘Fourth pillar’ equity release shows signs of continued demand after slow start to year
7 August 2026
After a slow start to 2026 the equity release market returned to growth during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest report from the Equity Release Council (ERC). The Q2 data showed total lending increased to £597 million during Q2 2026, up 4% on the previous quarter (£574 million). Overall customer numbers also rose 4%, to 13,489. The
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