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Community
Researching your family or house history? Find out how to access our archive materialIf you’re carrying out family tree or house history research in Suffolk you may have come across references to our forefathers, the Ipswich & Suffolk Freehold Land Society or the Ipswich Permanent Benefit Building Society. Find out how you can access our range of archive materials at Suffolk Records Office.
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Community
A morning of elephantastic arts and craftsAs community engagement partner for the Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk trail raising funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, it was only right we captured a family audience by hosting a children’s graffiti workshop with the ‘Elmer the Elephant’ theme taking centre stage.
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Mortgages
Is the UK heading for a recession?According to recent figures, the UK economy has shrunk for the first time since 2012. Does this mean we're heading for a recession?
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Mortgages
A summer staycation with a holiday let mortgageHomeowners looking to generate a second income could consider investing in a holiday let to turn a profit by renting it out to others - with the added bonus of being able to plan a get away themselves. Could managing a holiday let be right for you?
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Mortgages
Holidays in the UK - here to stay?Holiday habits are changing - a weak pound and squeezed incomes have been leading more and more families to avoid the hassle of overseas travel and spend their holidays at home for a great British staycation.
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Mortgages
Tax advice for Furnished Holiday LetsIf you are thinking of taking the plunge into the world of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs), or indeed if you have already done so, there are some key tax points of which you should be aware - our guest blog from Danny Clifford at Ensors Chartered Accountants gives a handy overview.
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Mortgages
How to set your holiday let apartPerhaps the biggest challenge of owning a holiday let property is making sure it stands out from the crowd. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to increase your new property’s appeal to potential guests.
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Mortgages
Tips for new holiday let ownersWith Suffolk’s Tourism industry worth an estimated £2 billion, there is a huge opportunity to generate an income from the self-catering holiday let market.
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Savings
Top tips to avoid the summer spending squeezeThe summer holidays have begun – and so has the assault on your bank balance! Check out our five handy tips to help you save money this summer.
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Community
A record-breaking Ipswich Twilight 10kThe fifth annual Twilight races saw 1,300 runners take to the streets to beat the sunset, despite warm and muggy conditions.
