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Download the article – Are you ready for the ‘Grand Designs’ effect? Popular TV show predicted to boost self-build mortgage enquiries With the new series of Grand Designs now airing would-be self-builders the length of the country are being inspired to take the plunge. If past years are anything to go by, this will create […]
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Download the article – Christmas is coming! UK Holiday Lets – an ongoing opportunity for brokers So summer ended at the end of September with record-breaking temperatures here in the UK. During that hot spell, I was ironically able to buy a ‘selection box’ in my local supermarket. It’s official, Christmas is on its way! It […]
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Download the article – Self-Build – we can make it happen! The opportunity for self-builders to design and build their own homes is creating increasing opportunities for mortgage brokers. Are you making the most of the opportunity? Self-build popularity Self-build is popular across a wide demographic. Our self-build customers want to live, work and entertain in […]
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Recently we have been taking part in the Best Companies employee engagement survey for the first time. From our results, we are delighted to announce that Harpenden Building Society is a ‘Very Good’ place to work for. This is a great achievement and is something we are very proud of. This is down to every single colleague […]
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Download the article – Overseas travel chaos – UK holiday let investment remains strong Traditionally this is a popular time to book next year’s holiday with many having just returned from the annual get away abroad. This said, overseas holiday makers have been disappointed again by major travel disruption, this time involving air traffic control […]
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With the current cost of living crisis, you might not be in a position to save right now. If you do need help to manage your money, these organisations are ready to offer expert, impartial advice and resources. Below also are a range of recommended UK personal finance podcasts which we feel are worth a […]
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1. ‘Change skimming’ Many banking apps can help you skim your payments by rounding up your transactions. For example, if you spend £3.75, £4 is debited from your account with 25p being added to your savings account 2. No spend challenge Avoid buying anything you don’t NEED (takeaways, clothes, days out, etc.). Instead, only pay for things […]
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This week I offered some of my top-tips for practical ways to save money. Today I would like to discuss the importance of savings and part of my role within the savings team at Harpenden Building Society. The importance of saving The cost-of-living crisis is showing little sign of slowing down. In modern times, things […]
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Savings are a crucial part of money management. Whether it’s putting money aside for a particular purchase in mind, or building up a rainy day pot for something unexpected. Research gathered by www.money.co.uk looks at the most recent UK savings statistics, to include topics such as people’s average savings in the UK, as well as demographic breakdown […]
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Lets start thinking about saving! In association with The Building Societies Association, we are supporting UK Savings Week which takes place between 18th-24th September 2023. UK Savings Week aims to get people engaged with saving, whether they are already savers; have no savings but could save a little; or are unable to save right now but […]
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