Bridgewater schedules Kent broker forum

Increased demand from brokers has seen Bridgewater Equity Release, the home reversion specialists, add a further Equity Release Broker Forum to its events calendar in December.

The extra Forum will now take place at the Holiday Inn, Maidstone, Kent TN15 7RS on Wednesday 2nd December.

The Forum begins at 10.30am and will finish at 12.30 – free parking is provided and all attendees will be provided with lunch.

The additional Maidstone Forum in December will follow the Cheltenham event taking place on Friday 27th November at Rickerbys LLP Solicitors offices, Ellenborough House, Wellington Street, Cheltenham GL50 1YD. The Cheltenham Forum begins at 9.30am and finishes at 11.30am – breakfast will be provided.

Bridgewater’s regular forums are aimed at those advisers and intermediaries who are either involved in the equity release sector or looking to provide services in this area. The Forum provides an informal outlet for local advisers to discuss and debate the current market and the opportunities available. Bridgewater representatives host the event and are able to provide a range of information and tangible support to those that attend.

Places at the Maidstone and Cheltenham Forums are strictly limited and those advisers wishing to register or enquire about the event should phone Alison Stephenson on 0191-269 5982.

Alison Beeston, Compliance and Communications Manager at Bridgewater Equity Release, commented:

“Our Forums are always popular however there has been a real increase in interest following our announcement that the Cheltenham event would be the last of 2009. Because of this growing demand we have decided to add a further date in Maidstone, Kent in December. Places are still available but they are going fast and I would therefore encourage anyone interested in attending to contact us immediately. There will be plenty to discuss given the recent events in the equity release sector including the exit of a number of providers and what the next 12 months holds for all stakeholders. A number of Bridgewater representatives will be attending the forums and we look forward to discussing the equity release market with brokers in both Cheltenham and Maidstone.”