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Standard Variable Rate increases from 13th September

By Elliot Ashby / 10th September 2023 / Comments Off on Standard Variable Rate increases from 13th September

Our Mortgages – Standard Variable Rate increases from 13th September We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 7.79% to 8.04% from 13th September 2023 for new applications, and 1st October for existing customers. We will be contacting all affected customers to advise of the change and what it means to them. Increases to our […]

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Industry Insight – How will climate change affect UK holiday let investment?

By Richard Steed / 21st August 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – How will climate change affect UK holiday let investment?

Download the article – How will climate change affect UK holiday let investment? The wild-fires and intense temperatures impacting holiday destinations in the Mediterranean have created a worrying situation. If expert predictions are correct, climate change, the root cause of these issues, will affect future holiday planning and create extra demand for holiday accommodation in […]

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Our Mortgages – Standard Variable Rate increases from 11th August

By Elliot Ashby / 7th August 2023 / Comments Off on Our Mortgages – Standard Variable Rate increases from 11th August

Our Mortgages – Standard Variable Rate increases from 11th August We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 7.29% to 7.79% from 11th August 2023 for new applications, and 1st September for existing customers. We will be contacting all affected customers to advise of the change and what it means to them. Increases to our […]

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Message to our Savers: Rate increases – active from Tuesday 11th July and Tuesday 1st August

By Richard Steed / 7th July 2023 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers: Rate increases – active from Tuesday 11th July and Tuesday 1st August

The below accounts will be changing from Tuesday 11th July as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable Online Instant Access (Issue 1) 3.84% 4.20% 45 Days’ Notice (Issue 1) 3.80% 4.15% Triple Access (3 or less withdrawals per annum) 3.75% 3.95% **Triple Access (4 […]

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Message to our Savers: Rate increases – active from Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July

By Elliot Ashby / 29th June 2023 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers: Rate increases – active from Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July

The below accounts will be changing from Friday 30th June as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable 45 Days’ Notice (Issue 1) 3.55% 3.80% Triple Access (3 or less withdrawals per annum) 3.50% 3.75% **Triple Access (4 or more withdrawals per annum) 1.60% 1.60% […]

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Harpenden wins ‘Best Local Building Society’ Award for 9th Year

By Richard Steed / 28th June 2023 / Comments Off on Harpenden wins ‘Best Local Building Society’ Award for 9th Year

June 28th, 2023: Harpenden Building Society has won the ‘Best Local Building Society’ category at the prestigious What Mortgage Awards for a 9th consecutive year. During what has proven to be a positive twelve months for the Society, Harpenden has worked tirelessly to serve its communities and members, providing continued support and comfort during these […]

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Industry Insight – Summer’s here! UK Holiday Lets creating ongoing broker opportunity

By Richard Steed / 20th June 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Summer’s here! UK Holiday Lets creating ongoing broker opportunity

Download the article – Summer’s here! UK Holiday Lets creating ongoing broker opportunity 2023 continues to see strong demand for UK holidays creating new opportunities for brokers as investors look to finance holiday let properties. Staycations remain popular Three quarters of us have said we’re going to have a ‘staycation’ holiday this year according to […]

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Industry Insight – TV favourite Kevin McCloud gives boost to self-build

By Richard Steed / 15th June 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – TV favourite Kevin McCloud gives boost to self-build

Download the article – TV favourite Kevin McCloud gives boost to self-build The words ‘self-build’ and ‘Kevin McCloud’ go hand in hand thanks to his success presenting ‘Grand Designs’ and its spin off series ‘The Streets’. With self-build getting such high profile airtime it’s not surprising that interest is booming giving ongoing opportunities for mortgage brokers […]

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Industry Insight – Airbnb demand boosts mortgage business

By Richard Steed / 15th June 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Airbnb demand boosts mortgage business

Download the article – Airbnb demand boosts mortgage business Increasing numbers continue to purchase properties to rent out as short-term holiday lets. The popularity of Airbnbs has been a major factor in driving new business for brokers – as a specialist lender we’ve been delighted to arrange finance! The ‘Airbnb effect’ is set to continue […]

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Message to our Savers: Rate increases – active from Thursday 15th June and Saturday 1st July

By Elliot Ashby / 9th June 2023 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers: Rate increases – active from Thursday 15th June and Saturday 1st July

The below accounts will be changing from 15th June as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable 45 Days’ Notice (Issue 1) 3.35% 3.55% 30 Days’ Notice (Issue 2) 2.00% 2.20% Instant Access (Issue 2) 1.75% 2.00% Cash ISA (Issue 2) 1.75% 2.00% Online Instant […]

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