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Friday 22nd April 2022 – Important Information We would like to thank all our members who participated in the 2022 AGM. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome you back in person. You can read the Chair’s Statement and Chief Executive Review (in addition to other information on the performance of the Society […]
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We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 4.19% to 4.54% from 1st May 2022. In recent months the Bank of England has increased its Base Rate by 0.65%, from 0.1% to 0.75%. As a result of this we will be increasing our Standard Variable Rate by 0.35% to 4.54%, effective from 1st May 2022. […]
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From 1st May 2022 our savings rates for our 30 Days’ Notice Account and Cash ISA are being increased as outlined below. • 30 Days’ Notice will increase from 0.25% AER* to 0.35% AER • Cash ISA will increase from 0.20% AER to 0.30% AER View our full Savings products range *AER stands for annual […]
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Download the article as a PDF – Self-Build – maximise the opportunity with a specialist lender For years now we’ve all heard that property values could fall. They still may in time, but the predicted wholesale downturn hasn’t materialised. UK house prices have actually been rising at their fastest rate since 2007 in recent months, […]
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Download the article as a PDF – Holiday lets – the boom is far from over With overseas travel restrictions being eased, could the surge in staycation holidays be over and we see a dip in demand for UK holiday let accommodation? I don’t think so. I strongly believe there will be ongoing demand from […]
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This year’s AGM will be held at Rothamsted Conference Centre, Rothamsted Enterprises, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ on Friday 22 April 2022 at 1.30pm. Members unable to attend in person will also be able to view the proceedings online and will be able to ask questions of the Board in advance of the AGM. […]
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We are all deeply saddened by the conflict and humanitarian crisis occurring in the Ukraine and we fully support the current Government scheme ‘Homes for Ukraine’ – to help and aid Ukrainian refugees. Homeowners across the UK now have the option to open their homes to refugees fleeing the war. The scheme will enable individuals, […]
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Understandably, many of us want to help and show our support to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. If you’re looking to provide support through a donation, here’re a few tips for how to do it safely: Check carefully before giving – you’re best off sticking to well-known organisations that have a history of […]
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February 14th, 2022. Mike Cutler has been appointed as Harpenden Building Society’s Commercial Director. In this newly created position he will have responsibility for developing Harpenden’s mortgage and savings propositions and their delivery. He joins Harpenden following thirty years industry experience including senior roles with Tesco Bank and ING DIRECT UK having started his career […]
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Be the ultimate matchmaker So how are you marking Valentine’s Day? For some it’s all about finding a new connection, for others it’s celebrating an existing relationship. Whether it’s in our personal lives, like the Valentine’s reference, or in a business context, finding the right partner is key to making any collaboration work. Help is […]
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