Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

The global equity release market is projected to grow to $52.1 billion annually by 2035, up from $17.7 billion currently, as aging populations and demand for retirement funding drive growth, according to the European Pensions and Property Asset Release Group (EPPARG)’s and EY‘s fourth edition of the Global Equity Release Survey report. The report, released Monday, found that the market has remained resilient despite geopolitical challenges and elevated interest rates. North America is expected to account for much of the projected growth, with the U.S. and U.K. forecast to become the largest markets by annual volume. The report draws on data for 2025-26 from market participants in 14 countries and cities across Europe, North America, Australia and Hong Kong — the latter of which participated in the survey for the first time. The findings were adopted at an EPPARG meeting in Madrid, Spain, on Sept. 29. Annual equity release volumes in the U.S. are projected to increase to 21.3 billion euros by 2035, from 7.1 billion euros currently. In the U.K., volumes are forecast to reach 21.5 billion euros, up from 7.7 billion euros. The report’s global projection of 52.1 billion euros is equival...