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We are increasing our savings rates for the following accounts from Thursday 28th July 2022: Cash ISA accounts will increase from 0.55% Gross PA/AER* to 0.70% AER 30 days’ Notice Accounts will increase from 0.60% Gross PA/AER to 0.75% AER 90 days’ Notice Accounts will increase from 0.65% Gross PA/AER to 0.80% AER Instant Access […]
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Download the article as a PDF – Multigenerational mortgages set to grow in popularity Help beat increasing living costs…. The increasing cost of living is changing the lending environment and how home ownership is financed. The harsh economic conditions of present are putting a strain on the population’s finances, affecting the mortgage products customers are […]
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We have updated our product range for new mortgages effective from Friday 10th June 2022, with all pay rates increasing. Our Standard Variable Rate is also increasing by 0.25% to 4.79% and all affected customers will be contacted to advise of the changes. Our website and e-book will display our new rates from 10th June. […]
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Due to the Platinum Jubilee weekend, our head office will close at 5:30pm and our branches will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday June 1st. We will reopen again on Monday June 6th on our usual opening hours for our head office and branches. We wish all of our members a happy Jubilee weekend.
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Download the article as a PDF – Holiday lets – the best is yet to come With demand for holidaying closer to home reaching new heights during the pandemic, staycations remain popular despite overseas options opening up again post Covid-19. As a result, UK bookings remain high, making holiday let investment an attractive proposition. So what […]
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We are increasing our savings rates for the following accounts from Wednesday 1st June 2022: ISA accounts will increase by 0.25% AER* to 0.55% AER 30 days’ Notice Accounts will increase by 0.25% AER to 0.60% AER 90 days’ Notice Accounts will increase by 0.25% AER to 0.65% AER 120 days’ Notice Accounts will increase […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week, 9th – 15th May is an opportunity for the whole UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ which has had a huge impact on physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our […]
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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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Talking Helps… 32% increase – St Albans young people asking for mental health support Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 – 15 May is an opportunity for the whole UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ which has had a huge impact on physical and mental health during the […]
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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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