New figures indicate a growing share of later life lending secured against higher-value properties
Stamp duty, community ties and a lack of suitable properties are holding older homeowners back
Lending and customer numbers both rise 4% quarter-on-quarter as new borrower activity recovers
Survey of older homeowners reveals tax costs and lack of specialist housing are suppressing later-life moves
An ageing population is driving demand for lifetime mortgage and equity release advice, but misconceptions still hold the market back
Regulator says sector must overhaul products, advice, and consumer engagement or risk losing control of its own future
