Year: 2022

Industry Insight – Holiday lets – the best is yet to come

By Richard Steed / 13th May 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Holiday lets – the best is yet to come

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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Message to our Savers – rate increase 1st June 2022

By Richard Steed / 11th May 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers – rate increase 1st June 2022

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 – we can all play a part

By Richard Steed / 9th May 2022 / Comments Off on Mental Health Awareness Week – we can all play a part

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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Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Results of resolutions

By Richard Steed / 5th May 2022 / Comments Off on Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Results of resolutions

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 – Youth Talk

By Richard Steed / 4th May 2022 / Comments Off on Talking Helps – Youth Talk

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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Our Mortgages – SVR increases on our product range…

By Richard Steed / 19th April 2022 / Comments Off on Our Mortgages – SVR increases on our product range…

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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Message to our Savers – 30 Days’ Notice & Cash ISA – 1st May 2022

By Richard Steed / 11th April 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers – 30 Days’ Notice & Cash ISA – 1st May 2022

From 1st May 2022 our savings rates for our 30 Days’ Notice Account and Cash ISA are being increased as outlined below. • 30 Days’ Notice will increase from 0.25% AER* to 0.35% AER • Cash ISA will increase from 0.20% AER to 0.30% AER View our full Savings products range *AER stands for annual […]

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Industry Insight – Self-Build – maximise the opportunity with a specialist lender

By Richard Steed / 1st April 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Self-Build – maximise the opportunity with a specialist lender

Download the article as a PDF – Self-Build – maximise the opportunity with a specialist lender For years now we’ve all heard that property values could fall. They still may in time, but the predicted wholesale downturn hasn’t materialised. UK house prices have actually been rising at their fastest rate since 2007 in recent months, […]

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Industry Insight – Holiday lets – the boom is far from over!

By Richard Steed / 30th March 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Holiday lets – the boom is far from over!

Download the article as a PDF – Holiday lets – the boom is far from over With overseas travel restrictions being eased, could the surge in staycation holidays be over and we see a dip in demand for UK holiday let accommodation? I don’t think so. I strongly believe there will be ongoing demand from […]

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Friday 22nd April 2022

By Richard Steed / 28th March 2022 / Comments Off on Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Friday 22nd April 2022

This year’s AGM will be held at Rothamsted Conference Centre, Rothamsted Enterprises, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ on Friday 22 April 2022 at 1.30pm. Members unable to attend in person will also be able to view the proceedings online and will be able to ask questions of the Board in advance of the AGM. […]

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