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Download the article – Where are you holidaying in 2024? UK Holiday Lets remain popular creating additional business for brokers It’s official, the clocks have gone back and winter is on its way. Many of us have started to plan next year’s holiday to give us something to look forward to. Have you booked yours? […]
Read MoreDownload the article – Did you know we accept foreign currency towards affordability? At Harpenden Building Society we’re probably best known to brokers as a specialist lender. As such we offer some interesting features to borrowers not necessarily found in the high street. Did you know we accept foreign income towards the affordability of the […]
Read MoreDownload the article – What’s your favourite Christmas movie… No. 1 film promotes festive getaways – holiday let bookings continue to boom Us Brits do like a Christmas movie, what’s your top festive film? According to a poll in the national press* ‘The Holiday’ comes in at No.1 (36.6%); followed by Home Alone (19.8%) and in […]
Read MoreDownload the article – New era of home building on the horizon Political agenda could benefit mortgage brokers Anyone following the recent Conservative and Labour conferences will have heard how Britain’s two dominant parties are championing increased home building. This could be good news for mortgage brokers as housing stocks look likely to rise giving further […]
Read MoreDownload 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 […]
Read MoreDownload 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 […]
Read MoreDownload 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 […]
Read MoreRecently 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 […]
Read MoreDownload 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 […]
Read MoreWith 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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