Communication cards help banking customers access services or report scams The ‘speak easy’ cards were launched by Nationwide Building Society in 2024 and are now being made more widely available. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Competition heats up in Isa market with new deal offering 4.55% interest The 18-month fixed-rate cash Isa from Skipton Building Society is available to both new and existing customers. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Gen Z have big retirement dreams - but are failing to plan how to pay for them It’s important to start early so that compounding does the heavy lifting for retirement savings The Independent UK · Jan 30
Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live Attractions within the town include a traditional high street marketplace, a shopping arcade, a museum, and an array of independent shops. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
Building societies see jump in cash Isa applications amid speculation over limit Reports have suggested that plans to cut the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced next week. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Bank unveils new mortgage with no repayments for first three months The new ‘delayed start’ mortgages are designed to give buyers a break after paying upfront costs The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
First-time buyer mortgages with no repayments for first three months unveiled Skipton Building Society has announced its new Delayed Start Mortgage range Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
One-of-a-kind ‘Delayed Start’ mortgage launched in UK The deal, unveiled by Skipton building society, means buyers would not have to make any repayments for the first three months The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025
Home buyers have just days left to sidestep rising stamp duty costs Home buyers may reflect extra stamp duty costs in their offers to sellers after April 1, one property market expert said. Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025
Home buyers warned they have just days left to avoid thousands in extra costs HM Revenue and Customs figures confirmed the huge surge in deals before the changes The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
Mortgages as low as 3.35 per cent launched to help struggling owner-occupiers – but there’s a catch Skipton Building Society has introduced a range of two-year fixed mortgages to help members at risk of payment difficulties, but they carry a 5 per cent fee. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023
Skipton Building Society launches mortgages as low as 3.35% to support members Skipton has launched a range of two-year fixed mortgages to help borrowers at risk of payment difficulties, but they carry a 5% fee. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Building society’s new mortgage aims to get renters back on property ladder Tenants who have not owned a home in the past three years can borrow up to 100% of a property value to help them back onto the property ladder. The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023
New regular saver account opens offering inflation-busting 9% - but can you beat it elsewhere? The interest rates offered on regular saver accounts has started to boom with the newest addition to the market paying a rate of 9% - but how do they all compare? Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023 New savings account paying 7.5% launches TODAY - but can it be beaten elsewhere? The new Member Regular Saver from Skipton Building Society allows you to put away up to £250 a month, meaning you could potentially save up to £3,000 and gain interest of £121
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 What are the pros and cons of ‘no-deposit’ mortgage deals for first-time buyers? The launch of a new deal from Skipton Building Society has put the spotlight back on 100% mortgages, so could one be right for you? By Vicky Shaw.
The Conversation · May 17, 2023 Mortgage lenders are relaxing their rules -- here's why that could be risky for borrowers The Bank of England increased its base rate yet again in May 2023 to 4.5%, pushing borrowing costs to the highest level in almost 15 years. More than 6 million UK households will now see their mortgage payments increase by the end of 2025, with more than 4 million experiencing…
Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023 'We were pushed into a 100% mortgage - it almost left us with nothing' Amid Skipton Building Society's Track Record Mortgage, homeowner Becky Stevenson warns potential buyers about the deal after regretting her 100 per cent mortgage on her first home
Chronicle Live · May 15, 2023 Your Netflix or Spotify account could help you buy your own home Leeds Building Society will now take payments for entertainment packages into account when considering mortgage applications
Wales Online · May 10, 2023 Interest rates latest and what it means for your mortgage, savings, and bills with changes expected this week Another increase to interest rates is likely this week – but there is hope on the horizon for struggling households
Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2023 Martin Lewis has say on new zero deposit mortgage The Moneysaving expert has weighed up the pros and cons of the new attractive scheme
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023 Martin Lewis gives verdict on new zero deposit mortgage - pros and cons explained Skipton Building Society is launching its new Track Record Mortgage for renters who are struggling to save a deposit - now MoneySavingExpert.com founder has given his view
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Deposit-free mortgage: How it works and how you can apply Skipton Building Society offering ‘trapped’ renters chance of escape without need for support from wealthy guarantor but campaigners warn housing shortage an underlying problem
Chronicle Live · May 9, 2023 Zero-deposit mortgage launched for aspiring first-time buyers who are renting The new track record mortgage from Skipton Building Society means that customers can borrow up to 100% of the value of their property - but they will have to meet a series of eligibility checks
Ideal Home · May 9, 2023 'There’s a very real risk' - expert issues warning about new deposit-free mortgage The new deposit-free mortgage scheme promises to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder, but it isn't without risks