The first forum will be held in Huddersfield taking place on Tuesday 21st September at Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield, Junction 24 (M62), Ainley Top, Huddersfield HD3 3RH. The second forum will take place the following day, Wednesday 22nd September, at Gatwick Worth Hotel, Crabbet Park, Turners Hill Road, Worth, West Sussex RH10 4ST.
Each forum will begin at 10.30am and finish at 1pm - free parking is available at both venues and all attendees will be provided with lunch. Bridgewater staff will facilitate the forums and advisers who are currently involved in the equity release market and those who are considering entering the sector are invited to attend.
Discussions at all broker forums are driven by the wants and needs of the attendees, however, popular topics often covered include methods to increase the client base, how to develop a fee-charging proposition, how best to educate consumers and the methods available to do this, and a full overview of the current state of the equity release marketplace.
Places at both the Huddersfield and Gatwick Forums are strictly limited and those advisers wishing to register or enquire about the event should phone Alison Stephenson on 0191-269 5982 or e-mail: astephenson@bridgewaterequityrelease.co.uk
Peter Welch, Head of Sales and Distribution at Bridgewater Equity Release, commented:
“The Bridgewater regional broker forums continue to operate across the country and next week we head north to Huddersfield and back south the next day to our event in Gatwick. Demand for these events are always high given that the opportunities for discussion amongst equity release advisers, and those who are considering entering the sector, are relatively few and far between.
"This is why Bridgewater is committed to ensuring brokers have a regular forum to discuss the issues of the day and to help develop their own equity release service proposition.
“Many advisers are keen to engage with their local community and we believe they are best placed to fulfil the role of consumer education about the benefits and potential solutions that equity release can provide.
"Bridgewater staff will use the forums to deliver information and advice on the methods advisers can use to generate consumer knowledge and interest, plus will offer a whole host of advice on the issues brokers want to discuss.
"This is an opportunity for advisers to meet their peers and discuss their own place within the equity release market and to learn and benefit from the experiences of other colleagues and Bridgewater staff.”
