Enness Global, the international mortgage broker for high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs, has joined the Equity Release Council.

Formed in 2012, the Equity Release Council (ERC) is a consumer centric trade body representing the equity release sector, which Enness has been operating within for many years.

Existing to promote high standards of conduct and practice in the provision of advice on equity release, with consumer safeguards at heart. The Equity Release Council also aims to raise awareness of how housing wealth can be utilised to help meet various financial challenges.

Islay Robinson, CEO at Enness Global, said: “At Enness Global we have witnessed the UK equity release market evolve significantly in recent years, driven primarily by changes in lender appetite, continuing rises in property prices and longer life expectancies.

“We welcome the opportunity to become active members of the Equity Release Council reflecting our commitment to delivering the highest standards of care for our high-net-worth clients.

“While continuing to help them with their wider wealth needs, including accessing the property wealth they have accumulated in their property portfolios.”