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How to unlock money from your home

If you're property-rich but cash-strapped, equity release can offer a way to prop up your pension - but it isn't cheap.

First-time buyers need more help

With first-time buyers having to save for a deposit for eight years, it's clear we're not getting enough help.

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Chelsea Building Society
1.69% fixed for 25 months
£613.39 per month
5.2% APR (Typical)		£1675 Application fee
£235 Valuation fee		Find an adviser
Post Office Ltd
1.7% fixed for 26 months
£614.10 per month
4.2% APR (Typical)		£1995 Application fee
£310 Valuation fee		Find an adviser
NatWest
1.74% fixed for 28 months
£616.97 per month
4% APR (Typical)		£1995 Application fee
£242 Valuation fee		Find an adviser
Tesco Bank
1.74% fixed for 26 months
£616.97 per month
3.9% APR (Typical)		£1495 Application fee
£322 Valuation fee		Find an adviser
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