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Industry Insight – What’s your favourite Christmas movie

By Richard Steed / 26th October 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – What’s your favourite Christmas movie

Download 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 […]

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Industry Insight – New era of home building on the horizon

By Richard Steed / 26th October 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – New era of home building on the horizon

Download 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 […]

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Our Tring branch is having a refresh

By Elliot Ashby / 26th October 2023 / Comments Off on Our Tring branch is having a refresh

Our Tring branch will be closed for approximately 7 weeks from Monday 30th October 2023, whilst we complete some necessary works and improvements. We aim to reopen again on Monday 18th December 2023. We will inform our Members if these dates change. During this period, you can request money to be sent to your nominated […]

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Industry Insight – Are you ready for the ‘Grand Designs’ effect?

By Richard Steed / 18th October 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Are you ready for the ‘Grand Designs’ effect?

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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Macmillan Coffee and Cake event

By Elliot Ashby / 3rd October 2023 / Comments Off on Macmillan Coffee and Cake event

On Thursday 28th September, we hosted a Macmillan Cancer Support coffee and cake event in our head office. This event was an opportunity to get together and raise some money for a great cause whilst enjoying delicious food and having a laugh playing games. Games included ‘Guess the famous baker’ and the eagerly anticipated ‘Whose that […]

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Industry Insight – Christmas is coming! UK Holiday Lets – an ongoing opportunity for brokers

By Richard Steed / 3rd October 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Christmas is coming! UK Holiday Lets – an ongoing opportunity for brokers

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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Industry Insight – Self-Build – we can make it happen!

By Richard Steed / 3rd October 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Self-Build – we can make it happen!

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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Best Companies employee engagement survey

By Elliot Ashby / 28th September 2023 / Comments Off on Best Companies employee engagement survey

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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Industry Insight – Overseas travel chaos – UK holiday let investment remains strong

By Richard Steed / 28th September 2023 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Overseas travel chaos – UK holiday let investment remains strong

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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Savings Useful Resources

By Elliot Ashby / 22nd September 2023 / Comments Off on Savings Useful Resources

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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