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Swansea BS raises £25,000 for Prostate Cymru and backs local causes over Christmas
The total raised for Prostate Cymru includes £605 donated directly by Swansea Building Society staff, who took part in the Swansea Half Marathon.
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Building Societies
The Cambridge donates Christmas Giving Tree items to local charities
Items including food, toiletries, towels and sleeping bags were donated by customers and colleagues and distributed to local charities supporting people in need over the Christmas period.
News
Nearly 700 buyers move into homes with festive addresses in 2025, YBS finds
The society found that nearly 700 homebuyers purchased properties in 2025 with a seasonal word in the building or street name.
News
VAS launches 2025 Christmas charity drive to support Teesside families
For 2025, VAS will be backing two frontline organisations rooted in the region: the CAUSE Foundation and Redcar Foodbank.
News
Remortgagers could cover Christmas with savings from lower rates – Alexander Hall
Richard Merrett said: “The average remortgager today is saving close to £200 a month on repayments compared to those locking in two years ago."
Rental Market
73% of tenants feel increased financial strain over Christmas
A survey by Zero Deposit shows 73% of tenants feel increased financial pressure over Christmas, with rent and essential costs consuming 67% of their monthly income. CEO Sam Reynolds warns the rental crisis may worsen without significant housing supply solutions.
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Gavin and Stacey home named most affordable Christmas TV property
The Gavin and Stacey home is the most affordable Christmas TV property, with mortgage repayments far below the Home Alone house's £22k monthly cost.
Featured
Homebuyers rush to complete purchases before SDLT deadline – Lomond
71% said that without the urgency from the looming deadline, they would have delayed their plans until the New Year.
Featured
MSP Capital team raises £1,600 for MS Society with fitness challenge
Twenty-four team members participated in the '12 Classes of Christmas,' exercising for 12 hours in their Poole office gym.
News
600 families to celebrate Christmas in new homes at festive addresses – Yorkshire Building Society
Holly was the most common festive word, with over 500 people buying homes that contained it in the last year.
Rental Market
Thousands could face eviction before Christmas, research reveals
Data estimates that 876 mortgaged homeowners are set to see their homes repossessed before 2024.
News
Knowledge Bank launches ‘12 days of Giving’ Christmas campaign
Each day a new charity will be revealed, with a link to their donations page going live to encourage contributions.