Equity Release Associates Limited

Reference number: 932793

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as 4 other names
  • Harbour Equity Release
  • Retirement Planning NI
  • Simplified Equity Release
  • Your Equity Release

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
12258392
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 October 2019 (6 years old)
Registered office
2200 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Robin Thirkill Director Jan 1959 25 Nov 2019
Jonathan Alan Andrew Thirkill Director Jan 1993 13 Feb 2024
Clare Bridget Ena Barton Director Sep 1980 5 May 2026
Michael John Hush Director Jul 1987 5 May 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.

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  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 17 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • After Fifty Five Mortgages
  • Arc Equity Release
  • DRB Estate Planning
  • Engage Equity Release
  • Equity Associates
  • Fresh Start Mortgages
  • Further Planning
  • hd Financial Solutions
  • Later Years Financial Solutions
  • MA Heap
  • Mark Varela Equity Release Advice
  • My Home Equity Release
  • Noble Property Wealth
  • Noble Property Wealth Advice
  • Sterling Equity Release
  • Tailored Lifetime Mortgages
  • Third Age Loans

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Equity Release Associates Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Equity Release Associates Limited (FRN 932793) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Equity Release Associates?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Equity Release Associates to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Equity Release Associates a scam or clone?
Equity Release Associates is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Equity Release Associates's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Equity Release Associates's FRN is 932793. You can verify it on the FCA register.