Mortgage news

Blog 8th December 23

Beware of festive fraud - and tips to help prevent it.

‘Tis the season for festive scams. As we all become preoccupied with Christmas preparations and celebrations, it’s important to stay […]

General 1st December 23

Strategy formulation…and the art of England Rugby

Kevin Gray, Chief Executive, Bath Building Society talks about the key lessons he believe businesses can learn from the England […]

Intermediaries 14th November 23

Bath Building Society joins finova lending panel

We’re delighted to announce we have joined the finova lender panel, further expanding the diverse range of products available to […]

Community 9th November 23

The Rotary Club of Bath Christmas Carol Service

The 75th Rotary Club of Bath Carol Service, in this, the Rotary’s centenary year will be held on Wednesday, 13th December, […]

Business Accounts 20th September 23

Bath University financial education workshop to support UK Savings Week

We had a great morning at the University of Bath to mark UK Savings Week and share some financial tips […]

News 18th September 23

Take the UK Savings Week 'Savings Challenge'

UK Savings Week 2023 runs from 18th to 24th September. New research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found […]

Blog 11th September 23

Money, Money, Money

As UK Savings Week approaches, CEO Kevin Gray shares the top financial wellbeing tips he’s shared with his daughters – […]

General 21st August 23

Rent A Room case study:

You can use potential income from renting out a spare room towards your mortgage calculations with our Rent A Room […]

Business Accounts 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

Business Accounts 4th August 23

Recommend Bath Building Society To Friends And Share £300

As a valued customer of the Society you know that we offer exceptional customer service along with a great product […]

Charity 29th June 23

Society supports local charities in annual awards

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

General 26th June 23

The Mortgage Charter

If you’re worried about paying your mortgage, we want to help. We’ve signed up to the government’s Mortgage Charter for […]

General 26th June 23

Help is at hand for borrowers

CEO Kevin Gray considers the impact of the latest interest rate rises on mortgages and the new Mortgage Charter launched […]

Charity 24th May 23

Green fingered staff create tree nursery in partnership with More Trees BANES

We are delighted to be the first business in Bath to host a tree nursery on its premises. Together with […]

Charity 5th May 23

How you can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week with Bath Mind

Bath Mind is our Charity of the Year and they have a strong programme of events planned during Mental Health […]

Blog 2nd May 23

Our Charity Awards 2023 are now open

The Awards have opened this week to entries from charities and community groups with a turnover of £250k or less. […]

Blog 1st May 23

Profit is nice, but it isn't everything

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, shares the story behind the Society’s performance reported in the Annual Accounts 2022. Bath […]

Mortgages 21st March 23

World Poetry Day - An ode to the Buy For University mortgage

World Poetry Day 2023 seems a perfect time to share this short poem highlighting our popular Buy For Uni mortgage […]

Blog 23rd February 23

Great oaks from little saplings grow

Volunteers from Bath Building Society have just completed the planting of 250 trees in the Fox Hill area of Bath […]

Blog 6th February 23

Please vote!

*Voting is now closed* We are delighted to announce we are a finalist in the British Bank Awards 2023 and […]

Business Accounts 2nd February 23

Bank of England change the base rate

The Bank of England has announced a 0.50% increase in its base rate from 3.50% to 4.00% with immediate effect. […]

Blog 30th January 23

First Female Chair Appointed at Bath Building Society

Bath Building Society has announced the appointment of its new Chair of the Board, Joanne Evans. Joanne is the first […]

Charity 25th January 23

Introducing our charity partner for 2023 - Bath Mind

We asked colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they believe do great work in the local […]

Blog 5th January 23

New Chief Transformation Officer appointed

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our first Chief Transformation Officer, Steve Burnard. Steve joins the Executive Committee […]

General 29th December 22

Happy New Year

As the year draws to a close, CEO, Kevin Gray, looks ahead to 2023. “I have resolved that the New […]

Charity 16th December 22

A year with the amazing team at BillyChip

As out charity partnership with BillyChip® comes to an end, we look back at how the charity has grown during […]

Blog 7th December 22

A Bath Christmas Carol 

CEO Kevin Gray reflects on the Society’s business year and potential impact of the current economic climate. I have always […]

Charity 4th November 22

Charity of the Year 2023 - voting is open

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they […]

General 2nd November 22

Congratulations to the winners of the Bath Rotary Fireworks Safety poster competition

Children from 40 schools in the Bath area entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath Building Society […]

Blog 18th October 22

Investing In Our Young Adults

In 2001, Tony Blair famously stated that the top priority of his government was, is and always would be education, […]

Blog 26th September 22

UK Savings Week aims to help those who can get into a better savings habit.

UK Savings Week runs from 26th September – 2nd October. With a third of the UK population using their savings […]

Intermediaries 22nd August 22

How to become a landlord while you're a student

A recent article in The Times shared details of a report by property company Cushman & Wakefield that concluded student […]

Intermediaries 12th August 22

Meet Bea, our new Lending Criteria bot

Bath Building Society has partnered with Consectus to become the first major lender to launch a conversational AI chat bot […]

Charity 2nd August 22

Dementia Friends workshops for Members

Bath Building Society is reintroducing its face-to-face Dementia Friends information session for Members following a break during the extended lockdown […]

Business Accounts 22nd July 22

When do paper £20 & £50 notes expire?

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender after 30th September 2022. If you have any of […]

General 21st July 22

Society appoints new Chief Financial Officer

The Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Ingle as our new Chief Financial Officer (subject to regulatory […]

Blog 5th July 22

Shades of the 1970's

With fuel prices soaring, war on our doorstep and even Abba back on stage, our CEO, Kevin Gray, shares his […]

Mortgages 24th June 22

What to do if you can't pay your mortgage

The Building Society Association has joined forces with the Money Advice Trust to produce a valuable new resource giving straightforward […]

General 24th June 22

New report urges employers to boost financial wellbeing through workplace savings

A new Building Society Association (BSA) Workplace Savings Report has been released, looking a why employers might want to help […]

Charity 16th June 22

Bath Building Society hands out £6,500 in Charity Awards 2022

Eight Charities and Community Groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

Intermediaries 26th May 22

We've partnered with L&G to launch a new mortgage affordability calculator

Bath Building Society has announced the launch of an affordability calculator for Intermediaries and mortgage customers. The website tool will […]

General 25th May 22

Bath Building Society announces new partnership with Team Bath

The Society has launched a major new three year partnership with Team Bath, the University of Bath’s sports department. Bath […]

Charity 17th March 22

We support borrowers who join the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Bath Building Society has pledged to support Mortgage customers who are accepted into the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which enables homeowners […]

Business Accounts 17th January 22

Savings Champion award goes to our JISA

We are delighted to be awarded a Savings Champion Award for our JISA account and to be a Finalist in […]

Blog 9th November 21

No time to dither, it's time to invest

I was once informed that the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at a building society was a boring job […]

Blog 24th August 21

How embracing new business practices during the pandemic has changed the Society.

By Kevin Gray, CEO. The huge loss of human life that occurred as a result of the Covid pandemic is […]

Charity 22nd July 21

Working with the Citizen's Advice Bureau to support debt clients

In early 2020 we launched a partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Bath, to help support the rising number […]

Charity 6th July 21

Introducing our new Charity of the Year

We are pleased to announce our new charity of the year, BillyChip®️. This year Bath Building Society colleagues were asked […]

Charity 29th June 21

Bath Building Society awarded the FairLife Mark.

Bath Building Society is delighted to announce it has been awarded the FairLife Mark for Mortgages and Cash Savings. The […]

Intermediaries 24th June 21

Time to tell us what you think

This Tell Us What You Think survey has now closed. Fancy a chance to win some delicious treats delivered to […]

Charity 17th June 21

Bath Building Society supports local charity groups in Charity Awards 2021

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

News 10th June 21

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

Customers can now choose to apply online for our range of personal savings accounts, 24/7. The online application process takes […]

General 3rd June 21

Saving little and often pays off

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about the importance of developing a saving habit from an early age: I […]

Intermediaries 25th May 21

Intermediaries can now search Residential & Buy To Let criteria on the website.

We are pleased to be able to provide all our mortgage criteria on the website, providing a much more streamlined, […]

Blog 6th April 21

Student mortgages can be a sensible option

Our CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about Buy for University student mortgages and how parents can help their children enjoy the […]

Community 28th March 21

Introduction to Mortgages

A mortgage is a big financial commitment. It is important that you know what a mortgage is, how it works […]

General 23rd March 21

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020, with mortgage lending at a record high. Despite having to […]

Blog 3rd March 21

Why saving should be back in vogue

Chief Executive, Kevin Gray, on why saving for the future is back in fashion: In recent decades the easy availability […]

Business Accounts 24th February 21

New online appointment booking service for Business & Professional accounts

Bath Building Society is now offering an online appointment booking service for people looking to talk to our Business & […]

Mortgages 17th February 21

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Are you looking to save for your first home? Taking the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, […]

Mortgages 9th February 21

Free financial education resources for children.

Confidence is key when teaching financial education your children, and we understand that there may be topics you are not […]

Mortgages 26th January 21

Bath Building Society goes live with Festina

Bath Building Society has partnered with Festina Finance to transform its direct mortgage lending proposition. In the UK, Festina has […]

Blog 12th January 21

Today's investment will be tomorrow's growth

I spent much of last weekend at my home in Wiltshire sorting out the greenhouse and vegetable planters and getting […]

General 14th December 20

The annual Bath Rotary Community Carol Service goes virtual

For the first time in its 72 year history, the Bath Rotary community carol concert will be a virtual affair. […]

Community 12th December 20

Another lovely reminder of the amazing community spirit in Bath

This year we were delighted to sponsor a heart warming Christmas card initiative from the Bath Open Christmas and BANES 3SG Compassionate […]

Blog 1st December 20

Despite 2020 being 'a tale of two lockdowns' the Society continues to flourish

My LinkedIn account has just pinged me a message to say that I have been working at Bath Building Society […]

News 12th November 20

Bath Building Society accredited as a real living wage employer

We are delighted to announce that the Society has recently gained accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. This means that […]

Community 15th September 20

Supporting the amazing work of Bath Charity 3SG and the Compassionate Community Hub

This year the Bath Building Society charitable fund has supported local charities that are working with the most vulnerable people in our […]

Community 8th September 20

The VOICES Hardship Fund - A Little Help Goes A Long Way

As we entered the lockdown era way back in March, the Society was about to launch its search for a […]

General 24th August 20

AGM 2020 - A Message From Our Chairman

The Society’s AGM was originally scheduled to be held on 30 April 2020 and was adjourned because the chosen venue […]

Intermediaries 29th July 20

Stamp Duty Calculator

With temporary changes made to the amount of stamp duty paid on all residential purchases until 30th June 2021, homebuyers […]

Charity 24th July 20

Why it's never been more important to support Bath Boules local charity fundraising

Bath Boules is an annual event in the city which attracts thousands of attendees and raises huge sums for local […]

Blog 19th June 20

Seven tips for accidental savers to create a habit

A surprising outcome of the coronavirus pandemic is the emergence of the ‘accidental saver’. Research by the Office of National […]

Blog 12th June 20

The world changed on their first day at Bath Building Society

It’s three months into his new role as IT Support Administrator at Bath Building Society and Rhys Taylor has yet […]

Blog 10th June 20

What are the new security measures we are introducing to Bath Online?

We are doing our best to keep our Members safe online. So in line with new regulations, we have introduced new ways […]

Blog 1st May 20

Financial planning during lockdown

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, reminds of us of the importance of planning your finances for the immediate and […]

General 23rd April 20

Bath Building Society launch cash delivery service for most vulnerable customers

Bath Building Society has been proactively contacting its most elderly and vulnerable Members to ensure they have access to their accounts while […]

Community 9th April 20

Financial education resources available for home schooling

The Building Society Association and Young Money, the financial education charity which is part of Young Enterprise, have launched a […]

General 24th March 20

Bath Building Society Announces Strong Financial Results - 2019

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2019. After another successful year, it expanded its new lending to […]

Business Accounts 23rd March 20

Bank of England Base Rate Change

On Thursday, 19th March, the Bank of England announced a further change to its base rate. In response we are […]

News 9th March 20

Working with Citizens Advice to support the Mind Over Money campaign in Bath

We are delighted to have joined the Top 52 Club, a group of local businesses dedicated to supporting Citizens Advice in […]

Blog 2nd March 20

We're Committed To Financial Education

As a Society, we are passionate about working with local schools and colleges to educate our young people to appreciate […]

Blog 7th February 20

National Apprenticeship Week

Bath Building Society has partnered with the City of Bath College providing a work based apprenticeship programme for local students […]

Community 17th January 20

Do You Know Anyone Who Would Benefit From Attending Our Dementia Friends Information Session?

Following the success of our first ever Dementia Friends information session for Members last year, Bath Building Society is hosting […]

Intermediaries 16th January 20

We've opened the door to lending in Scotland

Bath Building Society is now offering mortgages in mainland Scotland. As well as its Standard Residential mortgages, the Society is […]

Community 4th December 19

Local Charities Win At The Races

Bath Building Society has raised £5,260 for local charities during a Race Night at Bath Racecourse.  The event raised money […]

Blog 28th November 19

A Home For Your Savings, Saving For Your Home

My colleagues argue that the above phrase neatly describes the services that Building Societies provide to their Members.  It is […]

General 20th November 19

Bath Building Society Awarded Cyber Essentials Accreditation

As part of our ongoing commitment to adopting best practices, Bath Building Society has secured the Cyber Essentials standard. The Cyber […]

Blog 29th October 19

There is a way single borrowers can afford to buy their own home

Housing affordability in the UK is a hot topic. And while the situation is showing slow but sure signs of […]

Community 18th October 19

Winners of the Annual Fireworks Safety Competition 2019

Children from 40 schools in Bath have entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath Building Society and […]

Blog 16th August 19

100% mortgages to students are maybe not such a daft idea

At the time of writing this article, my youngest daughter had just received her A Level results. The good news is […]

Blog 12th July 19

1 in 5 Brits Don't Have £100 Saved For A Rainy Day

2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Building Societies Association (BSA), the trade body for all of the building societies […]

News 1st December 23

Strategy formulation…and the art of England Rugby

Kevin Gray, Chief Executive, Bath Building Society talks about the key lessons he believe businesses can learn from the England […]

News 14th November 23

Bath Building Society joins finova lending panel

We’re delighted to announce we have joined the finova lender panel, further expanding the diverse range of products available to […]

News 20th September 23

Bath University financial education workshop to support UK Savings Week

We had a great morning at the University of Bath to mark UK Savings Week and share some financial tips […]

News 18th September 23

Take the UK Savings Week 'Savings Challenge'

UK Savings Week 2023 runs from 18th to 24th September. New research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found […]

News 21st August 23

Rent A Room case study:

You can use potential income from renting out a spare room towards your mortgage calculations with our Rent A Room […]

News 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

News 4th August 23

Recommend Bath Building Society To Friends And Share £300

As a valued customer of the Society you know that we offer exceptional customer service along with a great product […]

News 29th June 23

Society supports local charities in annual awards

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

News 26th June 23

The Mortgage Charter

If you’re worried about paying your mortgage, we want to help. We’ve signed up to the government’s Mortgage Charter for […]

News 26th June 23

Help is at hand for borrowers

CEO Kevin Gray considers the impact of the latest interest rate rises on mortgages and the new Mortgage Charter launched […]

News 24th May 23

Green fingered staff create tree nursery in partnership with More Trees BANES

We are delighted to be the first business in Bath to host a tree nursery on its premises. Together with […]

News 5th May 23

How you can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week with Bath Mind

Bath Mind is our Charity of the Year and they have a strong programme of events planned during Mental Health […]

News 21st March 23

World Poetry Day - An ode to the Buy For University mortgage

World Poetry Day 2023 seems a perfect time to share this short poem highlighting our popular Buy For Uni mortgage […]

News 2nd February 23

Bank of England change the base rate

The Bank of England has announced a 0.50% increase in its base rate from 3.50% to 4.00% with immediate effect. […]

News 25th January 23

Introducing our charity partner for 2023 - Bath Mind

We asked colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they believe do great work in the local […]

News 29th December 22

Happy New Year

As the year draws to a close, CEO, Kevin Gray, looks ahead to 2023. “I have resolved that the New […]

News 16th December 22

A year with the amazing team at BillyChip

As out charity partnership with BillyChip® comes to an end, we look back at how the charity has grown during […]

News 4th November 22

Charity of the Year 2023 - voting is open

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they […]

News 2nd November 22

Congratulations to the winners of the Bath Rotary Fireworks Safety poster competition

Children from 40 schools in the Bath area entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath Building Society […]

News 22nd August 22

How to become a landlord while you're a student

A recent article in The Times shared details of a report by property company Cushman & Wakefield that concluded student […]

News 12th August 22

Meet Bea, our new Lending Criteria bot

Bath Building Society has partnered with Consectus to become the first major lender to launch a conversational AI chat bot […]

News 2nd August 22

Dementia Friends workshops for Members

Bath Building Society is reintroducing its face-to-face Dementia Friends information session for Members following a break during the extended lockdown […]

News 22nd July 22

When do paper £20 & £50 notes expire?

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender after 30th September 2022. If you have any of […]

News 21st July 22

Society appoints new Chief Financial Officer

The Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Ingle as our new Chief Financial Officer (subject to regulatory […]

News 24th June 22

What to do if you can't pay your mortgage

The Building Society Association has joined forces with the Money Advice Trust to produce a valuable new resource giving straightforward […]

News 24th June 22

New report urges employers to boost financial wellbeing through workplace savings

A new Building Society Association (BSA) Workplace Savings Report has been released, looking a why employers might want to help […]

News 16th June 22

Bath Building Society hands out £6,500 in Charity Awards 2022

Eight Charities and Community Groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

News 26th May 22

We've partnered with L&G to launch a new mortgage affordability calculator

Bath Building Society has announced the launch of an affordability calculator for Intermediaries and mortgage customers. The website tool will […]

News 25th May 22

Bath Building Society announces new partnership with Team Bath

The Society has launched a major new three year partnership with Team Bath, the University of Bath’s sports department. Bath […]

News 17th March 22

We support borrowers who join the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Bath Building Society has pledged to support Mortgage customers who are accepted into the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which enables homeowners […]

News 17th January 22

Savings Champion award goes to our JISA

We are delighted to be awarded a Savings Champion Award for our JISA account and to be a Finalist in […]

News 22nd July 21

Working with the Citizen's Advice Bureau to support debt clients

In early 2020 we launched a partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Bath, to help support the rising number […]

News 6th July 21

Introducing our new Charity of the Year

We are pleased to announce our new charity of the year, BillyChip®️. This year Bath Building Society colleagues were asked […]

News 29th June 21

Bath Building Society awarded the FairLife Mark.

Bath Building Society is delighted to announce it has been awarded the FairLife Mark for Mortgages and Cash Savings. The […]

News 24th June 21

Time to tell us what you think

This Tell Us What You Think survey has now closed. Fancy a chance to win some delicious treats delivered to […]

News 17th June 21

Bath Building Society supports local charity groups in Charity Awards 2021

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

News 10th June 21

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

Customers can now choose to apply online for our range of personal savings accounts, 24/7. The online application process takes […]

News 3rd June 21

Saving little and often pays off

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about the importance of developing a saving habit from an early age: I […]

News 25th May 21

Intermediaries can now search Residential & Buy To Let criteria on the website.

We are pleased to be able to provide all our mortgage criteria on the website, providing a much more streamlined, […]

News 23rd March 21

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020, with mortgage lending at a record high. Despite having to […]

News 24th February 21

New online appointment booking service for Business & Professional accounts

Bath Building Society is now offering an online appointment booking service for people looking to talk to our Business & […]

News 17th February 21

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Are you looking to save for your first home? Taking the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, […]

News 9th February 21

Free financial education resources for children.

Confidence is key when teaching financial education your children, and we understand that there may be topics you are not […]

News 26th January 21

Bath Building Society goes live with Festina

Bath Building Society has partnered with Festina Finance to transform its direct mortgage lending proposition. In the UK, Festina has […]

News 14th December 20

The annual Bath Rotary Community Carol Service goes virtual

For the first time in its 72 year history, the Bath Rotary community carol concert will be a virtual affair. […]

News 12th November 20

Bath Building Society accredited as a real living wage employer

We are delighted to announce that the Society has recently gained accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. This means that […]

News 24th August 20

AGM 2020 - A Message From Our Chairman

The Society’s AGM was originally scheduled to be held on 30 April 2020 and was adjourned because the chosen venue […]

News 29th July 20

Stamp Duty Calculator

With temporary changes made to the amount of stamp duty paid on all residential purchases until 30th June 2021, homebuyers […]

News 24th July 20

Why it's never been more important to support Bath Boules local charity fundraising

Bath Boules is an annual event in the city which attracts thousands of attendees and raises huge sums for local […]

News 23rd April 20

Bath Building Society launch cash delivery service for most vulnerable customers

Bath Building Society has been proactively contacting its most elderly and vulnerable Members to ensure they have access to their accounts while […]

News 24th March 20

Bath Building Society Announces Strong Financial Results - 2019

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2019. After another successful year, it expanded its new lending to […]

News 23rd March 20

Bank of England Base Rate Change

On Thursday, 19th March, the Bank of England announced a further change to its base rate. In response we are […]

News 9th March 20

Working with Citizens Advice to support the Mind Over Money campaign in Bath

We are delighted to have joined the Top 52 Club, a group of local businesses dedicated to supporting Citizens Advice in […]

News 16th January 20

We've opened the door to lending in Scotland

Bath Building Society is now offering mortgages in mainland Scotland. As well as its Standard Residential mortgages, the Society is […]

News 20th November 19

Bath Building Society Awarded Cyber Essentials Accreditation

As part of our ongoing commitment to adopting best practices, Bath Building Society has secured the Cyber Essentials standard. The Cyber […]

Charity 29th June 23

Society supports local charities in annual awards

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

Charity 24th May 23

Green fingered staff create tree nursery in partnership with More Trees BANES

We are delighted to be the first business in Bath to host a tree nursery on its premises. Together with […]

Charity 5th May 23

How you can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week with Bath Mind

Bath Mind is our Charity of the Year and they have a strong programme of events planned during Mental Health […]

Charity 25th January 23

Introducing our charity partner for 2023 - Bath Mind

We asked colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they believe do great work in the local […]

Charity 16th December 22

A year with the amazing team at BillyChip

As out charity partnership with BillyChip® comes to an end, we look back at how the charity has grown during […]

Charity 4th November 22

Charity of the Year 2023 - voting is open

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they […]

Charity 2nd August 22

Dementia Friends workshops for Members

Bath Building Society is reintroducing its face-to-face Dementia Friends information session for Members following a break during the extended lockdown […]

Charity 16th June 22

Bath Building Society hands out £6,500 in Charity Awards 2022

Eight Charities and Community Groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

Charity 17th March 22

We support borrowers who join the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Bath Building Society has pledged to support Mortgage customers who are accepted into the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which enables homeowners […]

Charity 22nd July 21

Working with the Citizen's Advice Bureau to support debt clients

In early 2020 we launched a partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Bath, to help support the rising number […]

Charity 6th July 21

Introducing our new Charity of the Year

We are pleased to announce our new charity of the year, BillyChip®️. This year Bath Building Society colleagues were asked […]

Charity 29th June 21

Bath Building Society awarded the FairLife Mark.

Bath Building Society is delighted to announce it has been awarded the FairLife Mark for Mortgages and Cash Savings. The […]

Charity 17th June 21

Bath Building Society supports local charity groups in Charity Awards 2021

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

Charity 24th July 20

Why it's never been more important to support Bath Boules local charity fundraising

Bath Boules is an annual event in the city which attracts thousands of attendees and raises huge sums for local […]

Mortgages 21st August 23

Rent A Room case study:

You can use potential income from renting out a spare room towards your mortgage calculations with our Rent A Room […]

Mortgages 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

Mortgages 4th August 23

Recommend Bath Building Society To Friends And Share £300

As a valued customer of the Society you know that we offer exceptional customer service along with a great product […]

Mortgages 26th June 23

The Mortgage Charter

If you’re worried about paying your mortgage, we want to help. We’ve signed up to the government’s Mortgage Charter for […]

Mortgages 21st March 23

World Poetry Day - An ode to the Buy For University mortgage

World Poetry Day 2023 seems a perfect time to share this short poem highlighting our popular Buy For Uni mortgage […]

Mortgages 2nd February 23

Bank of England change the base rate

The Bank of England has announced a 0.50% increase in its base rate from 3.50% to 4.00% with immediate effect. […]

Mortgages 22nd August 22

How to become a landlord while you're a student

A recent article in The Times shared details of a report by property company Cushman & Wakefield that concluded student […]

Mortgages 24th June 22

What to do if you can't pay your mortgage

The Building Society Association has joined forces with the Money Advice Trust to produce a valuable new resource giving straightforward […]

Mortgages 26th May 22

We've partnered with L&G to launch a new mortgage affordability calculator

Bath Building Society has announced the launch of an affordability calculator for Intermediaries and mortgage customers. The website tool will […]

Mortgages 17th March 22

We support borrowers who join the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Bath Building Society has pledged to support Mortgage customers who are accepted into the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which enables homeowners […]

Mortgages 23rd March 21

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020, with mortgage lending at a record high. Despite having to […]

Mortgages 17th February 21

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Are you looking to save for your first home? Taking the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, […]

Mortgages 9th February 21

Free financial education resources for children.

Confidence is key when teaching financial education your children, and we understand that there may be topics you are not […]

Mortgages 26th January 21

Bath Building Society goes live with Festina

Bath Building Society has partnered with Festina Finance to transform its direct mortgage lending proposition. In the UK, Festina has […]

Mortgages 29th July 20

Stamp Duty Calculator

With temporary changes made to the amount of stamp duty paid on all residential purchases until 30th June 2021, homebuyers […]

Mortgages 23rd March 20

Bank of England Base Rate Change

On Thursday, 19th March, the Bank of England announced a further change to its base rate. In response we are […]

Mortgages 16th January 20

We've opened the door to lending in Scotland

Bath Building Society is now offering mortgages in mainland Scotland. As well as its Standard Residential mortgages, the Society is […]

General 1st December 23

Strategy formulation…and the art of England Rugby

Kevin Gray, Chief Executive, Bath Building Society talks about the key lessons he believe businesses can learn from the England […]

General 20th September 23

Bath University financial education workshop to support UK Savings Week

We had a great morning at the University of Bath to mark UK Savings Week and share some financial tips […]

General 21st August 23

Rent A Room case study:

You can use potential income from renting out a spare room towards your mortgage calculations with our Rent A Room […]

General 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

General 26th June 23

The Mortgage Charter

If you’re worried about paying your mortgage, we want to help. We’ve signed up to the government’s Mortgage Charter for […]

General 26th June 23

Help is at hand for borrowers

CEO Kevin Gray considers the impact of the latest interest rate rises on mortgages and the new Mortgage Charter launched […]

General 24th May 23

Green fingered staff create tree nursery in partnership with More Trees BANES

We are delighted to be the first business in Bath to host a tree nursery on its premises. Together with […]

General 25th January 23

Introducing our charity partner for 2023 - Bath Mind

We asked colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they believe do great work in the local […]

General 29th December 22

Happy New Year

As the year draws to a close, CEO, Kevin Gray, looks ahead to 2023. “I have resolved that the New […]

General 16th December 22

A year with the amazing team at BillyChip

As out charity partnership with BillyChip® comes to an end, we look back at how the charity has grown during […]

General 4th November 22

Charity of the Year 2023 - voting is open

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they […]

General 2nd November 22

Congratulations to the winners of the Bath Rotary Fireworks Safety poster competition

Children from 40 schools in the Bath area entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath Building Society […]

General 2nd August 22

Dementia Friends workshops for Members

Bath Building Society is reintroducing its face-to-face Dementia Friends information session for Members following a break during the extended lockdown […]

General 21st July 22

Society appoints new Chief Financial Officer

The Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Ingle as our new Chief Financial Officer (subject to regulatory […]

General 24th June 22

New report urges employers to boost financial wellbeing through workplace savings

A new Building Society Association (BSA) Workplace Savings Report has been released, looking a why employers might want to help […]

General 16th June 22

Bath Building Society hands out £6,500 in Charity Awards 2022

Eight Charities and Community Groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

General 25th May 22

Bath Building Society announces new partnership with Team Bath

The Society has launched a major new three year partnership with Team Bath, the University of Bath’s sports department. Bath […]

General 17th March 22

We support borrowers who join the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Bath Building Society has pledged to support Mortgage customers who are accepted into the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which enables homeowners […]

General 22nd July 21

Working with the Citizen's Advice Bureau to support debt clients

In early 2020 we launched a partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Bath, to help support the rising number […]

General 6th July 21

Introducing our new Charity of the Year

We are pleased to announce our new charity of the year, BillyChip®️. This year Bath Building Society colleagues were asked […]

General 29th June 21

Bath Building Society awarded the FairLife Mark.

Bath Building Society is delighted to announce it has been awarded the FairLife Mark for Mortgages and Cash Savings. The […]

General 17th June 21

Bath Building Society supports local charity groups in Charity Awards 2021

Eight charities and community groups from the local area are sharing £6,500 from Bath Building Society’s Annual Charity Awards scheme. […]

General 3rd June 21

Saving little and often pays off

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about the importance of developing a saving habit from an early age: I […]

General 23rd March 21

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020, with mortgage lending at a record high. Despite having to […]

General 14th December 20

The annual Bath Rotary Community Carol Service goes virtual

For the first time in its 72 year history, the Bath Rotary community carol concert will be a virtual affair. […]

General 24th August 20

AGM 2020 - A Message From Our Chairman

The Society’s AGM was originally scheduled to be held on 30 April 2020 and was adjourned because the chosen venue […]

General 23rd April 20

Bath Building Society launch cash delivery service for most vulnerable customers

Bath Building Society has been proactively contacting its most elderly and vulnerable Members to ensure they have access to their accounts while […]

General 24th March 20

Bath Building Society Announces Strong Financial Results - 2019

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2019. After another successful year, it expanded its new lending to […]

General 23rd March 20

Bank of England Base Rate Change

On Thursday, 19th March, the Bank of England announced a further change to its base rate. In response we are […]

General 20th November 19

Bath Building Society Awarded Cyber Essentials Accreditation

As part of our ongoing commitment to adopting best practices, Bath Building Society has secured the Cyber Essentials standard. The Cyber […]

Personal Savings 20th September 23

Bath University financial education workshop to support UK Savings Week

We had a great morning at the University of Bath to mark UK Savings Week and share some financial tips […]

Personal Savings 18th September 23

Take the UK Savings Week 'Savings Challenge'

UK Savings Week 2023 runs from 18th to 24th September. New research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found […]

Personal Savings 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

Personal Savings 4th August 23

Recommend Bath Building Society To Friends And Share £300

As a valued customer of the Society you know that we offer exceptional customer service along with a great product […]

Personal Savings 2nd February 23

Bank of England change the base rate

The Bank of England has announced a 0.50% increase in its base rate from 3.50% to 4.00% with immediate effect. […]

Personal Savings 2nd August 22

Dementia Friends workshops for Members

Bath Building Society is reintroducing its face-to-face Dementia Friends information session for Members following a break during the extended lockdown […]

Personal Savings 22nd July 22

When do paper £20 & £50 notes expire?

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender after 30th September 2022. If you have any of […]

Personal Savings 24th June 22

New report urges employers to boost financial wellbeing through workplace savings

A new Building Society Association (BSA) Workplace Savings Report has been released, looking a why employers might want to help […]

Personal Savings 17th January 22

Savings Champion award goes to our JISA

We are delighted to be awarded a Savings Champion Award for our JISA account and to be a Finalist in […]

Personal Savings 10th June 21

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

Customers can now choose to apply online for our range of personal savings accounts, 24/7. The online application process takes […]

Personal Savings 3rd June 21

Saving little and often pays off

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about the importance of developing a saving habit from an early age: I […]

Personal Savings 17th February 21

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Are you looking to save for your first home? Taking the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, […]

Personal Savings 9th February 21

Free financial education resources for children.

Confidence is key when teaching financial education your children, and we understand that there may be topics you are not […]

Personal Savings 23rd March 20

Bank of England Base Rate Change

On Thursday, 19th March, the Bank of England announced a further change to its base rate. In response we are […]

Business Accounts 20th September 23

Bath University financial education workshop to support UK Savings Week

We had a great morning at the University of Bath to mark UK Savings Week and share some financial tips […]

Business Accounts 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

Business Accounts 4th August 23

Recommend Bath Building Society To Friends And Share £300

As a valued customer of the Society you know that we offer exceptional customer service along with a great product […]

Business Accounts 2nd February 23

Bank of England change the base rate

The Bank of England has announced a 0.50% increase in its base rate from 3.50% to 4.00% with immediate effect. […]

Business Accounts 22nd July 22

When do paper £20 & £50 notes expire?

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender after 30th September 2022. If you have any of […]

Business Accounts 17th January 22

Savings Champion award goes to our JISA

We are delighted to be awarded a Savings Champion Award for our JISA account and to be a Finalist in […]

Business Accounts 24th February 21

New online appointment booking service for Business & Professional accounts

Bath Building Society is now offering an online appointment booking service for people looking to talk to our Business & […]

Business Accounts 23rd March 20

Bank of England Base Rate Change

On Thursday, 19th March, the Bank of England announced a further change to its base rate. In response we are […]

Blog 8th December 23

Beware of festive fraud - and tips to help prevent it.

‘Tis the season for festive scams. As we all become preoccupied with Christmas preparations and celebrations, it’s important to stay […]

Blog 1st December 23

Strategy formulation…and the art of England Rugby

Kevin Gray, Chief Executive, Bath Building Society talks about the key lessons he believe businesses can learn from the England […]

Blog 20th September 23

Bath University financial education workshop to support UK Savings Week

We had a great morning at the University of Bath to mark UK Savings Week and share some financial tips […]

Blog 11th September 23

Money, Money, Money

As UK Savings Week approaches, CEO Kevin Gray shares the top financial wellbeing tips he’s shared with his daughters – […]

Blog 26th June 23

Help is at hand for borrowers

CEO Kevin Gray considers the impact of the latest interest rate rises on mortgages and the new Mortgage Charter launched […]

Blog 5th May 23

How you can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week with Bath Mind

Bath Mind is our Charity of the Year and they have a strong programme of events planned during Mental Health […]

Blog 2nd May 23

Our Charity Awards 2023 are now open

The Awards have opened this week to entries from charities and community groups with a turnover of £250k or less. […]

Blog 1st May 23

Profit is nice, but it isn't everything

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, shares the story behind the Society’s performance reported in the Annual Accounts 2022. Bath […]

Blog 21st March 23

World Poetry Day - An ode to the Buy For University mortgage

World Poetry Day 2023 seems a perfect time to share this short poem highlighting our popular Buy For Uni mortgage […]

Blog 23rd February 23

Great oaks from little saplings grow

Volunteers from Bath Building Society have just completed the planting of 250 trees in the Fox Hill area of Bath […]

Blog 6th February 23

Please vote!

*Voting is now closed* We are delighted to announce we are a finalist in the British Bank Awards 2023 and […]

Blog 30th January 23

First Female Chair Appointed at Bath Building Society

Bath Building Society has announced the appointment of its new Chair of the Board, Joanne Evans. Joanne is the first […]

Blog 5th January 23

New Chief Transformation Officer appointed

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our first Chief Transformation Officer, Steve Burnard. Steve joins the Executive Committee […]

Blog 29th December 22

Happy New Year

As the year draws to a close, CEO, Kevin Gray, looks ahead to 2023. “I have resolved that the New […]

Blog 16th December 22

A year with the amazing team at BillyChip

As out charity partnership with BillyChip® comes to an end, we look back at how the charity has grown during […]

Blog 7th December 22

A Bath Christmas Carol 

CEO Kevin Gray reflects on the Society’s business year and potential impact of the current economic climate. I have always […]

Blog 18th October 22

Investing In Our Young Adults

In 2001, Tony Blair famously stated that the top priority of his government was, is and always would be education, […]

Blog 26th September 22

UK Savings Week aims to help those who can get into a better savings habit.

UK Savings Week runs from 26th September – 2nd October. With a third of the UK population using their savings […]

Blog 22nd August 22

How to become a landlord while you're a student

A recent article in The Times shared details of a report by property company Cushman & Wakefield that concluded student […]

Blog 22nd July 22

When do paper £20 & £50 notes expire?

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender after 30th September 2022. If you have any of […]

Blog 5th July 22

Shades of the 1970's

With fuel prices soaring, war on our doorstep and even Abba back on stage, our CEO, Kevin Gray, shares his […]

Blog 9th November 21

No time to dither, it's time to invest

I was once informed that the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at a building society was a boring job […]

Blog 24th August 21

How embracing new business practices during the pandemic has changed the Society.

By Kevin Gray, CEO. The huge loss of human life that occurred as a result of the Covid pandemic is […]

Blog 3rd June 21

Saving little and often pays off

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about the importance of developing a saving habit from an early age: I […]

Blog 6th April 21

Student mortgages can be a sensible option

Our CEO, Kevin Gray, talks about Buy for University student mortgages and how parents can help their children enjoy the […]

Blog 3rd March 21

Why saving should be back in vogue

Chief Executive, Kevin Gray, on why saving for the future is back in fashion: In recent decades the easy availability […]

Blog 12th January 21

Today's investment will be tomorrow's growth

I spent much of last weekend at my home in Wiltshire sorting out the greenhouse and vegetable planters and getting […]

Blog 1st December 20

Despite 2020 being 'a tale of two lockdowns' the Society continues to flourish

My LinkedIn account has just pinged me a message to say that I have been working at Bath Building Society […]

Blog 19th June 20

Seven tips for accidental savers to create a habit

A surprising outcome of the coronavirus pandemic is the emergence of the ‘accidental saver’. Research by the Office of National […]

Blog 12th June 20

The world changed on their first day at Bath Building Society

It’s three months into his new role as IT Support Administrator at Bath Building Society and Rhys Taylor has yet […]

Blog 10th June 20

What are the new security measures we are introducing to Bath Online?

We are doing our best to keep our Members safe online. So in line with new regulations, we have introduced new ways […]

Blog 1st May 20

Financial planning during lockdown

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, reminds of us of the importance of planning your finances for the immediate and […]

Blog 2nd March 20

We're Committed To Financial Education

As a Society, we are passionate about working with local schools and colleges to educate our young people to appreciate […]

Blog 7th February 20

National Apprenticeship Week

Bath Building Society has partnered with the City of Bath College providing a work based apprenticeship programme for local students […]

Blog 28th November 19

A Home For Your Savings, Saving For Your Home

My colleagues argue that the above phrase neatly describes the services that Building Societies provide to their Members.  It is […]

Blog 29th October 19

There is a way single borrowers can afford to buy their own home

Housing affordability in the UK is a hot topic. And while the situation is showing slow but sure signs of […]

Blog 16th August 19

100% mortgages to students are maybe not such a daft idea

At the time of writing this article, my youngest daughter had just received her A Level results. The good news is […]

Blog 12th July 19

1 in 5 Brits Don't Have £100 Saved For A Rainy Day

2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Building Societies Association (BSA), the trade body for all of the building societies […]

Community 9th November 23

The Rotary Club of Bath Christmas Carol Service

The 75th Rotary Club of Bath Carol Service, in this, the Rotary’s centenary year will be held on Wednesday, 13th December, […]

Community 11th September 23

Money, Money, Money

As UK Savings Week approaches, CEO Kevin Gray shares the top financial wellbeing tips he’s shared with his daughters – […]

Community 11th August 23

Join our Member Forum!

As a mutual organisation we’re shaped by our Members. It’s important to use that we understand what’s really important to […]

Community 4th August 23

Recommend Bath Building Society To Friends And Share £300

As a valued customer of the Society you know that we offer exceptional customer service along with a great product […]

Community 24th May 23

Green fingered staff create tree nursery in partnership with More Trees BANES

We are delighted to be the first business in Bath to host a tree nursery on its premises. Together with […]

Community 5th May 23

How you can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week with Bath Mind

Bath Mind is our Charity of the Year and they have a strong programme of events planned during Mental Health […]

Community 1st May 23

Profit is nice, but it isn't everything

Bath Building Society CEO, Kevin Gray, shares the story behind the Society’s performance reported in the Annual Accounts 2022. Bath […]

Community 25th January 23

Introducing our charity partner for 2023 - Bath Mind

We asked colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they believe do great work in the local […]

Community 16th December 22

A year with the amazing team at BillyChip

As out charity partnership with BillyChip® comes to an end, we look back at how the charity has grown during […]

Community 4th November 22

Charity of the Year 2023 - voting is open

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they […]

Community 18th October 22

Investing In Our Young Adults

In 2001, Tony Blair famously stated that the top priority of his government was, is and always would be education, […]

Community 22nd August 22

How to become a landlord while you're a student

A recent article in The Times shared details of a report by property company Cushman & Wakefield that concluded student […]

Community 5th July 22

Shades of the 1970's

With fuel prices soaring, war on our doorstep and even Abba back on stage, our CEO, Kevin Gray, shares his […]

Community 17th March 22

We support borrowers who join the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Bath Building Society has pledged to support Mortgage customers who are accepted into the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which enables homeowners […]

Community 6th July 21

Introducing our new Charity of the Year

We are pleased to announce our new charity of the year, BillyChip®️. This year Bath Building Society colleagues were asked […]

Community 29th June 21

Bath Building Society awarded the FairLife Mark.

Bath Building Society is delighted to announce it has been awarded the FairLife Mark for Mortgages and Cash Savings. The […]

Community 10th June 21

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

Customers can now choose to apply online for our range of personal savings accounts, 24/7. The online application process takes […]

Community 28th March 21

Introduction to Mortgages

A mortgage is a big financial commitment. It is important that you know what a mortgage is, how it works […]

Community 17th February 21

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Are you looking to save for your first home? Taking the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, […]

Community 9th February 21

Free financial education resources for children.

Confidence is key when teaching financial education your children, and we understand that there may be topics you are not […]

Community 14th December 20

The annual Bath Rotary Community Carol Service goes virtual

For the first time in its 72 year history, the Bath Rotary community carol concert will be a virtual affair. […]

Community 12th December 20

Another lovely reminder of the amazing community spirit in Bath

This year we were delighted to sponsor a heart warming Christmas card initiative from the Bath Open Christmas and BANES 3SG Compassionate […]

Community 15th September 20

Supporting the amazing work of Bath Charity 3SG and the Compassionate Community Hub

This year the Bath Building Society charitable fund has supported local charities that are working with the most vulnerable people in our […]

Community 8th September 20

The VOICES Hardship Fund - A Little Help Goes A Long Way

As we entered the lockdown era way back in March, the Society was about to launch its search for a […]

Community 9th April 20

Financial education resources available for home schooling

The Building Society Association and Young Money, the financial education charity which is part of Young Enterprise, have launched a […]

Community 17th January 20

Do You Know Anyone Who Would Benefit From Attending Our Dementia Friends Information Session?

Following the success of our first ever Dementia Friends information session for Members last year, Bath Building Society is hosting […]

Community 4th December 19

Local Charities Win At The Races

Bath Building Society has raised £5,260 for local charities during a Race Night at Bath Racecourse.  The event raised money […]

Community 18th October 19

Winners of the Annual Fireworks Safety Competition 2019

Children from 40 schools in Bath have entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath Building Society and […]