01865 378718
or 07854 148815
01865 378718
or 07854 148815
Based in Oxfordshire & the surrounding counties.
Interested in equity release?
Let me help you find out more
Working with the UK's leading providers:
We only deal with lenders approved by the Equity Release Council:
I have 31 years of industry experience. I provide professional equity release advice to those aged 55 and above.
Many of my clients now find that releasing some of the wealth from their home can help with things such as: home improvements, paying off existing mortgages, clearing debts, dream holidays, second homes, school fees and helping with children’s house deposits.
Modern Lifetime Mortgages stand at the forefront of financial planning by providing access to tax free capital to spend as required with no repayments required during your lifetime unless you choose to, and whilst you retain full home ownership.
I work with Responsible Equity Release who are an award-winning name in equity release. I’d like to discuss with you the features and savings of the different plans that Responsible have extensively sourced and negotiated on your behalf from providers who include names such as Aviva, Just Retirement, LV, Legal & General, Hodge Lifetime, More 2 Life, Pure, One Family and Canada Life.
I offer an initial meeting/discussion either by telephone or face to face without obligation and without charge. Together, we would work through the following:
If you wish to ask initial questions or discuss equity release without obligation then feel free to call me on
01865 378718 or 07854 148815
or alternatively email me via andy.pike@responsiblelife.co.uk
Choosing the right company to help you release money from your home is important. We pride ourselves on service and maintain a reputation for offering lifetime mortgages from the whole of market, from lenders approved by the Equity Release Council.
This means we are unbiased and work for you and you alone, it doesn't matter to us which of the lenders we recommend, as long as it is the right one.
We first me Andy Pike from Responsible Life, a few years ago when we were investigating potential equity release on our home. We were very impressed indeed as he was both very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and not at all pushy. He was able to explain everything in detail put our minds at ease and answer all queries impartially. So when we decided the time was right a few months ago, we immediately contacted him and again he dealt with our whole application with great efficiency and kept us in the loop the whole way. Andy is really easy to deal with and very trustworthy. A big thank you to him and it has proved an excellent way forward for us.
We owe a great deal of thanks to ANDY PIKE. From our initial enquiry through to completion, he was an excellent adviser. His clear expertise, allied with a very engaging personality, made us feel extremely confident. He showed great attention to detail and made sure we fully understood and accepted all the various aspects of our financial undertaking. We received a first-class service and are much indebted to ANDY for his efforts.
Our equity release was overseen and illustrated by Andy Pike. From the outset he was clear, understanding and knew what our needs were. This was a time of Covid, but Andy was appropriate in his home visit, ensuring all safety measures were in place. From the outset till the time we received our release, he was excellent. It was a professional experience that was almost given from a friend.
Thank you very much, from both of us, for your efficient and kindly way of taking us through the process. It has been a great comfort to know that we could ask you anything, get a full and clear answer, and not feel stupid for asking in the first place. Equilaw have an amazingly efficient process too, and the lawyer who came to the house for all the signing and clarification was well-informed, thorough, and very pleasant to work with.
Andy Pike guided us through all the details of Equity Release along with all the costs and charges, and every question was answered. Everything was made clear to us and we knew we were in safe hands. Andy was cheerful, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to meet. From start to finish it took just over 3 weeks to receive our money!! We will definitely be recommending Andy to any of our friends who may be interested in taking out Equity Release on their homes. Thanks Andy for making it all so easy.
Andy Pike was very professional and extremely helpful with explaining the various aspects of Equity Release. From our first meeting through to completion Andy was always available to address any questions and keep us advised of developments.
I would recommend Andy Pike to anyone considering equity release. He talked us through the whole process in a way that we could understand, there was absolutely no pressure and we could easily contact him with any queries. The whole process was very easy as Andy had gone through everything with us.
Andy Pike gave us a highly professional, uncomplicated and prompt service. Everything was tied up very quickly and at every stage we were kept fully informed and also given the proper warnings about the risks. Andy was a pleasure to do business with and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
The equity release advice we received from Andy Pike was excellent and impartial. He explained every aspect and was very patient and informed. We would highly recommend Andy to anyone and the whole process was completed in about five weeks even though Easter was in the middle of the process.
Andy Pike was very helpful, professional and clear in his advice and explanations. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Andy Pike gave us good sound advice and the whole thing was completed in 5 weeks in a very professional manner. I would recommend him to anyone.
Andy Pike who looked after our requirements did a first class job.
His presentation, the information he told us about the company was very good. Andy made you feel very at ease in the very relaxed meeting my wife and I had with him.
After the finances were discussed and settled we went home to mull things over. There was no pressure put on us at all. Also if we decided against the plan there would be no charge to ourselves. Once we decided to go ahead the procedure was swift and efficient. I think the whole process from first meeting to having the cheque paid in to our bank took about 6 weeks. I would certainly recommend Andy and Responsible Equity Release.
Thank you to all concerned.
The advice from Andy Pike was both impartial and informed. It helped satisfy any concerns I had about the implications of equity release. I can recommend Responsible Equity Release to anyone.
Equity release has come a long way since regulation in 2007, as the UK's 55 + population looks to safely take advantage of their biggest asset to fund their ambitions. We set up Responsible Equity Release to work with the growing number of people who want to use equity release as a sensible, responsible way to improve their lifestyle.
Lifelong aspirations, debt-clearance, income top-ups or family matters may be the reason you have enquired about equity release. Now it is time to see if equity release is the right way to achieve your aims.
Our mission is to simplify equity release and debunk the myths, without taking away any of the detail and information that will help you make your decision. We'll also bring our new moneysaving features to life using examples based on industry facts.
Yours faithfully,
Steven Wilkie MSc LLB
Managing Director
