Richard Groom

A writer with 20+ years’ experience across several sectors including financial services, Richard has a passion for writing clear and simple content on even the most complex of subjects. In his spare time, Richard loves exploring the hills and mountains of the UK on long walks with his faithful cocker spaniel.

Almost 1-in-10 plan to use property wealth to fund retirement

2nd July 2025 | 3 min read

Later life lending surges as over-55s turn to property wealth

19th June 2025 | 3 min read

Will your retirement budget stretch further in 2025?

16th June 2025 | 5 min read

Over-55s hold majority of UK property wealth

5th June 2025 | 2 min read

Aviva reports surge in equity release sales in early 2025

30th May 2025 | 2 min read

what is the equity release council?
Equity release lending rises for fourth consecutive quarter

22nd May 2025 | 2 min read

what is the equity release council?
A sixth product standard for equity release customers

19th May 2025 | 2 min read

Making repayments gives equity release customers ‘more control’

2nd May 2025 | 2 min read

UK home deposits taking seven years to save

21st April 2025 | 3 min read

Debunking social media myths about equity release

25th March 2025 | 4 min read

Retirement finance issues to watch out for in 2025

3rd February 2025 | 3.5 min read

New features make equity release more flexible

29th January 2025 | 3 min read

Payment dates for the State Pension and Christmas Bonus in Winter 2024

1st November 2024 | 2 min read

What do near-record house prices mean for equity release?

18th October 2024 | 3 min read

Moneyfacts
Equity release providers win 2024 Moneyfacts awards

4th October 2024 | 4 min read

Can You Use Equity Release To Pay Off Interest-Only Mortgages?
Can you use equity release to pay off interest-only mortgages?

26th September 2024 | 5 min read