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Mortgages & Housing

No surprises from the MPC - Bank Rate remains at 4.50%

It was no surprise that today the MPC decided to hold the Bank Rate at 4.50%, after the 25 basis point cut last month.

Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

Blog post:
People

Promoting diversity of thought

Robin Fieth, Chief Executive of the Building Societies Association, and Andrew Whyte, Chief Executive of the Association of Financial Mutuals, share their thoughts on the importance of diversity and leadership.

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

Blog post:
Mortgages & Housing

Guest blog: Later Life Lending – stop kicking the can down the road

The later life lending market is evolving, people are living and working longer and mortgages into retirement are not the niche product they once were. Family Building Society understands this evolution and is keen to see advisers and regulators do more to optimise outcomes for older borrowers.

Last updated: 17 Mar 2025

Blog post:
Mortgages & Housing

Guest blog: Investing in communities and supporting social enterprises for lasting change

Glasgow Credit Union is committed to supporting communities and this extends to financial inclusivity, empowerment, and social responsibility. David Ross, CEO, explains how the Credit Union's recent partnership with with Homes for Good is impacting people's lives and the local economy.

Last updated: 13 Mar 2025

Blog post:
People

Guest blog: Building a sense of belonging and creating opportunities to improve representation

As we look forward to International Women's Day on 8 March, Holly Rankin, Chief People Officer, Yorkshire Building Society, shares the great progress made by the Society to achieve gender equality and their future ambitions to continue to remove barriers to progress.

Last updated: 07 Mar 2025

Press Release:
Mortgages & Housing

Many homeowners holding back on making energy efficiency improvements

Research from the Building Societies Association reveals that many homeowners are put off making energy efficiency improvements to their home without incentives or better information.

Last updated: 02 Mar 2025

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07 May 25

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Society Matters magazine

Society Matters: Winter 2024

The future for housing: what will 2025 bring?

The final Society Matters of 2024 is focused on the future of the housing and mortgage markets. With a change in government came a renewed commitment to increase housing supply to support more people ...

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