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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, […]
Read MoreDownload 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 […]
Read MoreThis 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. […]
Read MoreWe are all deeply saddened by the conflict and humanitarian crisis occurring in the Ukraine and we fully support the current Government scheme ‘Homes for Ukraine’ – to help and aid Ukrainian refugees. Homeowners across the UK now have the option to open their homes to refugees fleeing the war. The scheme will enable individuals, […]
Read MoreUnderstandably, many of us want to help and show our support to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. If you’re looking to provide support through a donation, here’re a few tips for how to do it safely: Check carefully before giving – you’re best off sticking to well-known organisations that have a history of […]
Read MoreFebruary 14th, 2022. Mike Cutler has been appointed as Harpenden Building Society’s Commercial Director. In this newly created position he will have responsibility for developing Harpenden’s mortgage and savings propositions and their delivery. He joins Harpenden following thirty years industry experience including senior roles with Tesco Bank and ING DIRECT UK having started his career […]
Read MoreBe the ultimate matchmaker So how are you marking Valentine’s Day? For some it’s all about finding a new connection, for others it’s celebrating an existing relationship. Whether it’s in our personal lives, like the Valentine’s reference, or in a business context, finding the right partner is key to making any collaboration work. Help is […]
Read Moreby Jean Errington, Business Development Manager – Harpenden Building Society Download the article as a PDF – Keeping it simple, take the complexity out of a complex mortgage application Is it me or is life getting more complicated? The complexity of life is impacting the mortgage industry and presenting new and different opportunities to mortgage […]
Read MoreCreated by our Business Development team Download the article as a PDF – Living the dream – 2022, the year of the self-build So how was your Christmas and New Year? Were you squeezed around the dinner table dreaming of a spacious, open plan dining area; thinking of the convenience of more bedrooms to accommodate […]
Read Moreby Emily Smith, Head of Marketing and Distribution, Harpenden Building Society Download the article as a PDF – A year In reflection and what’s to come During 2021 we have seen a continuous, rapid change in the way we live and work. The aftermath of Brexit and the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 have been felt […]
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