Equity Release - Client Feedback Questions and Answers
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Star ratings:
Quality of Advice: 1-5
Quality of Service: 1-5
Value for Money: 1-5
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Your feedback for Financial adviser, [adviser full name]
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Tell us more about the reasons for your rating
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an equity release adviser?*
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Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?*
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How has [adviser full name] helped you?*
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What could they have done better?
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In what circumstances would you recommend [adviser] to a family member, friend or colleague?*
I would not recommend them
I would consider recommending them to people with a specific need, or in a specific situation
I would consider recommending them to anyone who expressed a need to speak to an adviser
I would be a passionate advocate for them
Has your adviser asked you to recommend them to people you know?
Yes
No
How much do you agree with the following statement: "My adviser's reviews on VouchedFor mean I would be more confident recommending them to a friend"
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
How many times have you recommended the adviser in the last 12 months?*
0
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10+
How likely would you be to recommend [adviser] to others you know? (0 being not at all likely, 10 being very likely)
0-10
Did you read reviews of your adviser on VouchedFor.co.uk before becoming a client?
Yes
I read reviews but I'm not sure what website they were on
I read reviews on another site
No, I didn't read reviews
How clear is the correspondence you receive from [adviser] and/or [firm]?
Not clear
Quite clear
Clear
Couldn’t be clearer
N/a I don’t receive any correspondence
How do you engage with the correspondence you receive from [adviser] and/ or their firm?
I take time to read them in full
I quickly look for the most important parts
I barely read them all
N/A - I don’t receive any correspondence
How did [adviser] or their firm earn money from working with you?
They would charge me a fee
They would charge me a fee, and earn commission
They would earn commission
Not sure
Did you ever have to chase the adviser or their team to get things done through the process?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
How responsive was the adviser / their team?
Not responsive enough
Quite responsive
Very responsive
Couldn’t have been more responsive
How easy was it to share documents with your adviser / their team?
Not easy enough
Quite easy
Very easy
Couldn’t have been easier
Would you let your adviser / their firm know about personal challenges (e.g. bereavement, health issues, relationship difficulties)?
I would let them know, even if they didn’t ask
I would let them know if they asked
I wouldn’t let them know
How confident are you that you understand the potential disadvantages of [adviser]’s recommendations?
The potential disadvantages were not pointed out or explained to me
I have some understanding but would have preferred more clarity before making my decision
I have enough understanding to be confident in my decision
I couldn’t be more confident I understand the potential disadvantages
Who will own the house after you move into long term care or pass away?
After the mortgage is covered, any remaining value in the house will go to the beneficiaries in my will
A home reversion company will own some or all of the house
The entire value of the house will go to the beneficiaries in my will
Not sure
When will the product be repaid (select all that apply)?
When I die or move into long-term care
Through my monthly repayment
When I move home (excluding into long-term care)
Not sure
N/A - there is nothing to repay
Can a change in interest rates impact how much you or your estate needs to pay in relation to the equity release?
Yes
No
Not sure
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Your feedback for Financial adviser, [adviser full name]
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What is your household income?
How old are you?
What is the approximate total amount of your savings, investments and pensions?
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When did you first become a client of this financial adviser?
What is your level of financial expertise?
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