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We help Halifax homeowners aged 55+ access their property wealth safely and confidently – for a more flexible, fulfilling retirement.
We help Halifax homeowners aged 55+ access their property wealth safely and confidently – for a more flexible, fulfilling retirement.
Equity release can be life-changing for many homeowners. Whether you’re seeking greater financial freedom, home improvements, or helping your family, there’s a solution tailored to your needs. Here’s who it’s most suitable for:
01 Retirees Supplementing Their Income or Clearing Debts
If your pension doesn’t quite stretch far enough, equity release can offer a tax-free lump sum or flexible drawdowns to top up your income.
It’s also a practical option for paying off outstanding debts — giving you peace of mind and greater financial freedom in retirement.
Benefit: Enjoy a steady income stream while retaining full ownership of your home.
02 Homeowners Looking to Improve or Future-Proof Their Homes
From kitchen renovations to adding stairlifts or walk-in showers, equity release can fund essential upgrades that make your home safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable — all without using your savings.
Benefit: Stay in the home you love while improving comfort and safety for later life.
03 Families Supporting Children or Grandchildren
Equity release allows you to pass on financial support when it’s needed most — whether that’s helping children onto the property ladder, funding university fees, or giving a loved one a head start in life.
Benefit: See your wealth make a difference while you’re here to enjoy it.
04 Individuals Planning a More Flexible Retirement
Want to travel, pursue hobbies, or simply enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle? Equity release gives you the freedom to fund the retirement you’ve imagined — on your own terms, with advice tailored to your goals.
Benefit: Access financial freedom without selling your property.
Your home is likely your biggest asset — but what if you could access its value without selling or moving?
With a range of options including lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans, we guide you through the process so you can access your equity safely — with local, expert advice every step of the way.
At Every Step Financial Services, we specialize in transforming your property wealth into financial freedom. As FCA-regulated equity release specialists in Halifax and West Yorkshire, we help homeowners access the money tied up in their homes confidently and securely.
Whether you’re enhancing your retirement, supporting family, or pursuing long-held dreams, our transparent, personalised service helps you take control of your financial future — every step of the way.
Your home. Your equity. Your choice.
Equity release allows homeowners aged 55+ to unlock money from the value of their property, either as a one-off lump sum or through flexible withdrawals — all while continuing to live there for life.
There are two main types of equity release:
You borrow against the value of your home while keeping full ownership. Interest is usually rolled up and repaid when you pass away or move into long-term care.
Best for: Those who want to retain full home ownership and flexibility.
You sell part (or all) of your property in exchange for a tax-free lump sum or regular income while retaining the right to live there for life.
Best for: Those looking for a larger lump sum and guaranteed lifetime occupancy.
We’ll help you compare both options and choose what best fits your goals and family situation.
Our independent advisors compare leading UK providers to find the most suitable and cost-effective plan tailored to your lifestyle and needs. We ensure completely unbiased recommendations that prioritise your best interests.
Our advisor will present your personalised financial plan, ensuring it aligns with your evolving needs and goals, and provide clear steps to maximise your property’s value and secure optimal financing.
Your advisor will send a copy of your plan with an actionable list of recommendations. We’ll implement and manage these, keeping you updated throughout the process.
Joanne is very thorough and efficient and takes the time to explain all the details of the work she undertakes. I won't be going anywhere else for my financial advice
Spoke with Jo for ten mins, and was told more about withdrawing my pension pot in them minutes than the Provider has told me in the last 7 weeks. Very professional and very helpful, would certainly recommend
Jo was so helpful. After having concerns on some financial queries, Jo was very knowledgeable and reassuring. She helped put my mind at ease and has given me confidence in moving forward.
First time using Every Step Financial Services and they have been brilliant, professional while making you feel comfortable as sometimes talking about things what they deal with are confusing and sometimes hard to understand for me anyway , this company can walk the walk as well as talk the talk thank God!!
Joanne was brilliant. listened to what I needed and then went through my pensions and explained what was going on with them. Would seriously recommend Joanne to all my friends & colleagues.
I am delighted to speak on behalf of JOANNE FLANAGAN of Every Step Financial Services. Joanne has provided financial advice to my wife and I for some time now and she has always offered this advice in a most professional manner. She listens carefully to our views and reflects them in her judgements. For many years Joanne ably monitored our investments and offered us advice on the way forward. Recently however Joanne has gone beyond what we could have expected as she has supported us with help, compassion, and understanding during our daughter's difficult divorce. We have had to loan our daughter much of our savings to fund her legal bills which have come in at irregular and sometimes unexpected moments. Joanne has always been there to with advice and help organising the arrangements and managing our withdrawls. She has proved herself a true friend as well as a financial adviser. When the divorce is settled and the loan repaid I look forward to reinvesting our savings with Joanne and Every Step. Thank you Joanne Frank Jeffs 14/12/24
First class service, with Joanne going above and beyond the call of duty. She is always available for a chat about plans, keeps me informed and quickly actions changes when needed. Can not recommend highly enough
Jo is a an actual lifesaver. I was on the hook for a >£100k inheritance tax bill after an 18 month probate process. My lawyer had tried everything, and we were in dire straits - the bill exceeded what was available in cash to pay it. I got second and third opinions from lawyer friends… No one had any better news for us. In desperation I turned to Jo who immediately spotted that I was entitled to transfer some of my deceased father’s allowance since my parents never divorced. SOMETHING MY LAWYER COMPLETELY MISSED! Unlike Jo, he’d just assumed that because they weren’t together, they were divorced. Jo takes the time to know her customers, assumes nothing, listens to EVERYTHING and that, along with her razor sharp mind and fairly recent training means she is on top of all the most recent legislation and can get the very best outcomes for her clients. My bill dropped to £8.5k thanks to Jo’s knowledge and intelligence and I am forever in her debt. Thank you, Jo. I cannot sing your praises highly enough, and my mum would be so, so grateful to you 🙏🏼
I've worked with Jo for a few years now & she is extremely approachable & friendly. Her advice has helped so much in understanding about my future finances. She actually talks in a language that I understand & makes it easy to get to grasps with financial stuff which is not my forte. I have recommended Jo to friends & family & they have benefitted from her advice too.
Absolutely incredible service! Joanne took the time to sit with us, talk to us (not at us!) and understand our very complex, individual circumstances. Her advice was unbiased, considered and perfectly suited to our needs. Highly recommend!!
Jo has helped my wife and me with our pension planning and given us general financial advice. She is extremely knowledgable and helpful and we can highly recommend her services.
Equity release could be suitable if:
You’re aged 55+ and own a UK property
Your home meets minimum value and condition requirements
You want financial freedom without having to sell
If this sounds like you, our friendly team can help you understand your options and find the right plan for your future.
We cover the north of England including Halifax, Manchester and Leeds
Client Disclaimer – Equity release may involve a lifetime mortgage which is secured against your property or a home reversion plan which requires the sale of property for a discounted price. To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustration. You only continue to own your own home with a lifetime mortgage.
Equity release may impact the size of your estate and it could affect your entitlement to current and future means-tested benefits.