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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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Members advice for supporting UK Government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme

By Richard Steed / 24th March 2022 / Comments Off on Members advice for supporting UK Government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme

We 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, […]

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How to avoid charity fraud when donating and supporting the Ukraine

By Richard Steed / 4th March 2022 / Comments Off on How to avoid charity fraud when donating and supporting the Ukraine

Understandably, 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 […]

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Harpenden Building Society appoints Commercial Director

By Richard Steed / 14th February 2022 / Comments Off on Harpenden Building Society appoints Commercial Director

February 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 […]

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Industry Insight – Be the ultimate matchmaker

By Richard Steed / 14th February 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Be the ultimate matchmaker

Be 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 […]

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Industry Insight – Keeping it simple – complex mortgages

By Richard Steed / 7th February 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Keeping it simple – complex mortgages

by 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 […]

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Industry Insight – Living the dream – 2022, the year of the self-build

By Richard Steed / 20th January 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Living the dream – 2022, the year of the self-build

Created 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 […]

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Industry Insight – A year in reflection and what’s to come

By Richard Steed / 20th December 2021 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – A year in reflection and what’s to come

by 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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