Blog
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Mortgages
Lending into later lifeBy 2034 it is estimated that 24% of the population will be over 65 - and as the average age of a first time buyer hits 30, that means many more borrowers potentially carrying their mortgages into retirement.
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Community
Join us to celebrate Suffolk Day on Thursday 21 JuneWe're Suffolk through and through and have been in Ipswich since 1849. That's why we're proud to support Suffolk Day, held annually on 21 June - find out what is happening in our branches and how you can join in with the celebrations.
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Branch
Celebrating ten years at RavenswoodThis week we have marked ten years since the opening of our Ravenswood branch, on the outskirts of Ipswich, with a day of celebrations and the unveiling of a new office mural showcasing the history of the local area. Read on to find out more.
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Branch
Member event spotlight: Hand tied flower arranging at Hadleigh branchOn Friday 8 June we hosted a hand tied flower workshop at our Hadleigh branch, hosted by expert florist Helen Newman. Read on to find out more.
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Mortgages
Shared Ownership - The FactsIf you’re looking to find out how many people have purchased a property via a shared ownership scheme, what percentage of the property they chose to buy and rent, and where in the country shared ownership is most popular, you’re in the right place.
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Branch
Member event spotlight: scam awareness workshopIn the latest of our popular member events we held an awareness session to help inform and educate our members about scams.
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Community
1884: the development of FelixstoweIn 1884 the Society turned its attention to Felixstowe, one of Suffolk's late Victorian gems which gained popularity after a visit from the Empress Beatrice of Germany in 1891.
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Mortgages
Mortgages for Help To Buyers – life after the equity loan schemeIn 2013 the government launched a new scheme, the Help To Buy Equity Loan, to help first time buyers and those struggling to get on the property ladder. Five years on, what are the options?
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Savings
Getting into the savings habitResearch from the Money Advice Service found 26% of adults have no savings to fall back on, and a further 29% have less than £1,000 saved. With 71% of households having incurred an unexpected bill in the previous 12 months find out how an additional savings buffer could help out on those ‘rainy days’.
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Branch
Success at the Hadleigh ShowLast Saturday was a very big day for us here in Hadleigh. No, I’m not talking about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding day - it was the 179th annual Hadleigh Show!
