Background
Key Advice is a specialist equity release company, helping clients unlock the value in their homes with tailored equity plans.
Whether offering no monthly repayment options or ensuring clients can guarantee an inheritance for loved ones, Key Advice provides personalised financial solutions designed to meet individual needs.

The Challenge

Managing a surge in caller activity
Due to an increase in their marketing activity, Key Advice needed additional support to direct calls to the necessary teams to capitalise on the opportunities and leads. Leads needed to be identified and allocated to the appropriate departments according to the nature of the enquiry.
To capitalise on this increase, the company needed a way to:
- Prioritise and route calls effectively, ensuring potential leads reached the right department.
- Capture detailed customer information to assess the value of each enquiry.
- Maintain brand reputation by delivering a high-quality experience with every interaction.
To achieve these goals, Key Advice partnered with Answer4u for expert call-handling and lead management.
The Solution
Prioritising calls and enhancing the caller experience
To help Key Advice capitalise on increased caller activity, Answer4u implemented a structured, results-driven call-handling solution.
Our expert team quickly filtered and prioritised enquiries, ensuring high-value leads were directed to the right teams without delay.
By capturing key customer details and seamlessly integrating with Key Advice’s systems, we provided a smooth, professional experience for every caller while maximising lead conversion opportunities.
To streamline the customer journey, Answer4u provided:
- Dedicated phone numbers (DDIs) – Allowing calls to be directed based on their source.
- Lead qualification and call filtering – Ensuring high-value leads were identified and assigned correctly.
- Real-time data entry via Key Advice’s portal – Enabling seamless information transfer.
- Comprehensive call reporting and analytics – Providing visibility on key performance metrics.
By integrating with Key Advice’s existing systems, Answer4u call agents ensured that no enquiry was missed, and every potential lead was handled efficiently and professionally.
The Result

Maximising leads and marketing insights
With Answer4u’s tailored call-handling solution, Key Advice successfully managed increased call volumes while improving lead conversion and customer experience.
Key achievements:
- Capitalised on every lead, ensuring no opportunity was lost.
- Gained valuable customer insights, helping to refine marketing strategies.
- Strengthened brand reputation, with every caller receiving a professional, seamless experience.
By providing real-time reporting and transparent operational KPIs, Answer4u enabled Key Advice to make data-driven decisions about future marketing spend, confident that every enquiry was handled with care.
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This case study was originally provided to MPL Contact Ltd, which now operates under its parent company name, Answer4u. All services and solutions referenced remain available under the Answer4u brand.
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