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Buying a New Property

Using equity release to help buy another home

Part-funding the purchase of a more suitable property alongside sale proceeds.

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Client profile

Joint applicants, 70 and 68, moving to be closer to family.

  • · Purchase a property closer to family
  • · Bridge the shortfall between sale proceeds and purchase price

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Last reviewed 2026-09-13 · editorial

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