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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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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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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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Download the article – Airbnb popularity driving holiday let mortgage enquiries Airbnb’s popularity has been significant in recent years and has driven high volumes of holiday let mortgage business. Ongoing demand is creating significant opportunities for mortgage brokers as investors continue to buy holiday properties for short term rental. So why are Airbnb properties so […]
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Just to inform our members, for our Harpenden branch only – our opening hours for the weekend of May 27th-28th are as follows: Saturday 27th May – open 9am to 11am Sunday 28th May – closed Our remaining three branches are open 9am-12pm on Saturday 27th and closed on Sunday 28th May. Please note: All […]
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We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 7.04% to 7.29% from 18th May 2023 for new applications, and 1st June for existing customers. We will be contacting all affected customers to advise of the change and what it means to them. Increases to our current variable rates across our product range will also take […]
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Download the article as a PDF – Airbnb: a catalyst for Holiday Let mortgages The ‘Airbnb effect’, as I like to call it, has had a significant impact on the UK holiday let market over the last few years. The popularity of staycations has meant properties for short term holiday letting, including Airbnb’s, are in […]
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Friday 21st April 2023 – Important Information We would like to thank all our members who participated in the 2023 AGM. You can read the Chair’s Statement and Chief Executive Review (in addition to other information on the performance of the Society during the last year) in our Society’s Annual Report & Accounts for the […]
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Message to our Savers: Rate increases to Online Instant Access, Triple Access Saver and Triple Access Cash ISA, 45 Days’ Notice and Young Savers – active from Tuesday 25th April Accounts currently open to new applications will be changing from 25th April as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate […]
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Easter getaways 2023 – UK holiday let market continues to boom Ongoing opportunities for brokers Do you remember the travel chaos at UK airports during Easter 2022? As Easter got underway many Brits heading abroad were left disappointed, delayed and stranded due to staff shortages in vital areas like security and baggage handling. The situation […]
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