Personal savings news

News 5th November 26

Personal savings accounts earn 5 star Moneyfacts rating for third consecutive year

We’re usually quite modest, but we couldn’t let this achievement go unmentioned… We are pleased to announce that our personal […]

News 30th October 26

Good news for savers under 65 - your ISA allowance remains unchanged for the next tax year

We welcome the government’s decision to protect the full £20,000 Cash ISA allowance announced in the 2026 budget. At a […]

News 28th October 26

The Society sponsors the Rotary firework safety competition for the 55th year.

The Rotary Club of Bath’s annual firework safety poster contest sparked fierce competition this year with 1,875 entries from children […]

Financial Education 16th October 26

What to do if you've been hacked: free support for cybercrime victims

Becoming a victim of cybercrime can be frightening and overwhelming. After reporting an incident, many people are left waiting for […]

General 7th October 26

Please vote for us in the Personal Finance Awards 2026!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been nominated in two categories at this year’s Personal Finance Awards: Best Junior Savings […]

News 21st September 26

UK Savings Week: Save more, feel more confident

Having savings could be giving young adults a confidence boost beyond their bank balance, but many could be missing opportunities […]

General 3rd September 26

Annelie Grey joins the Society as Chief Finance Officer

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Annelie Grey as Chief Finance Officer. With a career spanning 25 years, […]

Blog 16th July 26

Celebrating over 100 years of combined service: meet four colleagues behind the Society

We talked to Gemma, Rachel, Caroline and Jane, who have contributed an incredible 108 years of service to the Society’s […]

Financial Education 10th July 26

Buying your first home: 5 financial tips every buyer should know

Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones. While finding the perfect property is exciting, it’s equally important […]

Mortgages 10th July 26

Online mortgage applications now available.

We’re delighted to have successfully launched the first phase of our new online mortgage application process. Direct mortgage customers are […]

Intermediaries 3rd July 26

28 Building Societies join forces for first collaborative digital broker event.

Six digital sessions taking place across three days in July will provide brokers with an opportunity to hear directly from […]

General 12th June 26

We have extended our financial education programme to primary schools in Bath

This week, the Society visited St John’s Catholic Primary School to deliver financial education workshops alongside partner WizeUp Financial Education, […]

Charity 9th June 26

Community Awards winners 2026 announced

The Community Awards have been running for 20 years and form a big part of the Society’s pledge to give […]

Charity 19th May 26

We have joined the Dormant Assets Scheme

We are pleased to share that Bath Building Society has become the latest Society to join the Dormant Assets Scheme, […]

Intermediaries 14th May 26

Bath Building Society joins the Mortgage Intelligence panel

We have officially joined the Mortgage Intelligence lender panel to enhance the range of specialist mortgage solutions available through the […]

Community 5th May 26

2026 Community Awards are now open

Our annual Community Awards are now open for entries from charities, community groups, Community Interest Groups (CICs) and School PTAs […]

Mortgages 24th April 26

What does the new Renters' Right Act mean for landlords?

From 1st May 2026 the Renters’ Right Act brings the biggest changes to the private rented sector in a generation. […]

Intermediaries 13th April 26

New valuation system to speed up the process and remove fees for the majority of mortgages.

As we continue to move towards a fully online mortgage application process, we are pleased to share that we have […]

General 10th April 26

Pledging Equality: Our Commitment to the Women in Finance Charter

We have officially signed the Women in Finance Charter, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to improving gender balance and creating inclusive […]

Intermediaries 26th March 26

Come and meet us at our NEW Broker Breakfast meetings

Calling all mortgage brokers in the South West. We’d like to invite you to our upcoming Broker Breakfast Meetings — […]

Blog 18th March 26

Looking to transfer your existing ISA into an account with us?

How do I transfer my ISA? We accept transfers in for all our ISA products that are available to open. […]

Blog 16th March 26

AGM 2026 - Prize Draw Questionnaire.

Terms and Conditions. The Newt in Somerset vouchers are valid for one year from the date of issue and can […]

Intermediaries 16th March 26

CEO Richard Ingle addresses the MoneyLIVE Summit about support for first time buyers.

Bath Building Society’s CEO Richard Ingle says stronger engagement from lenders and brokers could help close the knowledge gap holding […]

News 16th March 26

Now accepting Lifetime ISA transfers in

Transfers In to our Lifetime ISA are now open to all savers. The move allows both new and existing Members to […]

Intermediaries 6th March 26

Bath Building Society speeds up mortgage verification process

We are pleased to announce we will be automating mortgage document handling, income verification, and affordability checks using Sikoia’s AI-powered […]

News 27th February 26

We're now accepting transfers in to our Junior ISA accounts from Bath savers

Bring your Junior ISA home. We are now accepting transfers in from savers who live, work or study in Bath. […]

Financial Education 26th February 26

Your £20,000 Cash ISA limit won't last forever

From April 2027, the government plan to reduce the annual Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for under 65s, […]

Mortgages 16th February 26

Buying your first home could be closer than you think

New research from the Building Society Association (BSA) shows that Building Society mortgages could help aspiring home owners buy sooner, […]

General 12th February 26

Proud sponsors of the Bath Dragons 2026

After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural competition, the Bath Dragons 2026 competition launched this week and promises to […]

Personal Savings 11th February 26

Ready, Set, Save - The savings tips I'd give my 20 year old self

We asked Head of Savings Operations, Jon Harrison, what advice he would give his younger self about saving money: If […]

Mortgages 3rd February 26

Please vote for us in the British Bank Awards

Voting is now open for the British Bank Awards 2026 – and we’d love your support! We’ve been nominated for […]

Personal Savings 30th January 26

Ready, Set, Save - Five ways to save £100 next month

With everyday costs still climbing, finding ways to reduce your costs has never been more important. As a Building Society […]

Intermediaries 26th January 26

Bath Building Society joins LMS Panel Link

The Society has joined LMS Panel Link, a service that connects mortgage lenders with law firms. The panel provides a […]

General 22nd December 25

A look back at 2025.

Bath Building Society year in review – Richard Ingle, CEO. As 2025 draws to a close there’s a lot to […]

News 2nd December 25

Bath Building Society Junior accounts highly commended in the Personal Finance Awards

Bath Building Society’s children’s accounts have been highly commended in the 2025 Personal Finance Awards for savings, banks and investments. […]

Mortgages 2nd December 25

Buy your first home with your eyes wide open

Waving goodbye to rent and buying your first home is a huge milestone. But along with the excitement of having […]

Blog 28th November 25

ISA changes in the Autumn Budget 2025 - what it means for our Members

The Government has announced changes to the Cash ISA limits in the latest budget. So what’s changing from 6th April […]

General 18th November 25

Supporting the Government's plans to introduce financial literacy in primary schools.

The Government’s decision to introduce financial education into primary schools for the first time is a landmark moment for the […]

Mortgages 17th November 25

9 things about Holiday Let mortgages you should know

Dreaming of owning a holiday home? Whether as an investment or a space for relaxing getaways, more and more people […]

Mortgages 4th November 25

The complete guide to green mortgages

At Bath Building Society we understand that choosing a home is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about building […]

General 27th October 25

How to protect yourself from online scams this Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, when shoppers can often bag big discounts just […]

General 24th October 25

Introducing the winners of the annual schools firework safety poster competition

Children from 34 schools in Bath entered this year’s Rotary Club of Bath Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath […]

Mortgages 19th October 25

How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?

Do you have a dream of one day building your own home? There’s a lot to consider. Cost, financing options […]

Business Accounts 15th October 25

7 things you need to know about Trust accounts  

Are you thinking about opening a Trust account? There’s a lot of information out there, but sometimes it’s hard to […]

Mortgages 10th October 25

9 fun facts about student mortgages

University life is exciting – for many, it’s the first chance to step out on your own, find your independence, […]

Blog 3rd October 25

🚩 Romance Scams: Spot the Red Flags and Protect Yourself

Today, 3rd October, is Romance Scam Awareness Day. A reminder that not every online connection is what it seems. Online […]

Blog 26th September 25

Why building a small savings buffer can make a big difference.

Life has a way of catching us off guard – whether it’s a flat tyre on the way to work […]

Blog 22nd September 25

5 simple ways to stretch your money further

Independent research commissioned by UK Savings Week found there are around 14 million people in the UK who have less […]

Business Accounts 22nd September 25

Join us for UK Savings Week and build better savings habits

This UK Savings Week, we are pleased to invite Members to take part in the UK Savings Week Competition, delivered […]

Intermediaries 9th September 25

Bath Building Society to work with One Mortgage System

Bath Building Society is proud to announce that it will be working with OMS (One Mortgage System), a leading provider of innovative […]

Intermediaries 11th July 25

Bath Building Society offers EPC affordability boost

We’ve improved our affordability assessment for the most energy efficient homes with an EPC A rating. This latest green home […]

Intermediaries 16th June 25

Introducing our Green Self Build mortgage range

We are proud to have launched our first green self-build green mortgage solution, available exclusively via BuildLoan and BuildStore. Self-builders […]

General 19th May 25

Celebrating 250 Years of Building Society's in 2025.

2025 is a landmark year for Building Society’s across the UK and the Building Society Association, as we celebrate 250 […]

Intermediaries 11th April 25

100% Rent a Room mortgages now available

We are pleased to introduce new 100% Rent a Room mortgages to our product range. Customers can now apply for […]

General 19th February 25

Andrew Healy MBE joins the Society as Non Executive Director

We are delighted to announce that Andrew Healy MBE has joined the Society as a Non-Executive Director. With an extensive […]

News 27th December 24

Julian House chosen by Members as Charity of the Year 2025

We are delighted to announce our charity partner for 2025 is Julian House. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to […]

General 18th September 24

Proud to be announced as main partners of the Team Bath youth sports programme

The Team Bath youth sports programme is all about investing in a healthy and active future for children, as well […]

Blog 28th August 24

Want to feel happier? Start a regular savings habit!

As proud supporters of the upcoming UK Savings Week 2024 (9th – 15th September) we’re pleased to share this Building […]

Charity 14th August 24

Bath Building Society partners with R;pple charity to support safe online experiences for colleagues

Bath Building Society has signed up as the first Building Society to install R;pple’s digital crisis intervention tool, strengthening our […]

Intermediaries 5th August 24

We have increased our Proc Fees

The Society has upped its Proc Fee for all new residential & buy to let business to 0.4% and 0.3% […]

Intermediaries 1st May 24

Introduce a Buy For Uni mortgage to us and earn a 0.2% proc fee

Why rent when you can get a foot on the property ladder with little or no deposit? Our Buy For […]

General 23rd February 24

Seven things you really must know when buying your first home

Content Manager, Ruby Atkinson, shares the tips she’s learnt as she embarked on the journey to buy her first home. […]

Personal Savings 20th February 24

Your quick guide to tax free savings

Your money grows quicker when you don’t have to pay tax on the interest you earn. With an ISA account […]

Business Accounts 15th December 23

Five savings tips for Christmas

It’s easy to get carried away in the run up to Christmas. According to the Bank of England, the average […]

Business Accounts 8th December 23

Beware of 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Blog 5th November 26

Personal savings accounts earn 5 star Moneyfacts rating for third consecutive year

We’re usually quite modest, but we couldn’t let this achievement go unmentioned… We are pleased to announce that our personal […]

Blog 28th October 26

The Society sponsors the Rotary firework safety competition for the 55th year.

The Rotary Club of Bath’s annual firework safety poster contest sparked fierce competition this year with 1,875 entries from children […]

Blog 21st September 26

UK Savings Week: Save more, feel more confident

Having savings could be giving young adults a confidence boost beyond their bank balance, but many could be missing opportunities […]

Blog 16th July 26

Celebrating over 100 years of combined service: meet four colleagues behind the Society

We talked to Gemma, Rachel, Caroline and Jane, who have contributed an incredible 108 years of service to the Society’s […]

Blog 19th May 26

We have joined the Dormant Assets Scheme

We are pleased to share that Bath Building Society has become the latest Society to join the Dormant Assets Scheme, […]

Blog 10th April 26

Pledging Equality: Our Commitment to the Women in Finance Charter

We have officially signed the Women in Finance Charter, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to improving gender balance and creating inclusive […]

Blog 18th March 26

Looking to transfer your existing ISA into an account with us?

How do I transfer my ISA? We accept transfers in for all our ISA products that are available to open. […]

Blog 16th March 26

AGM 2026 - Prize Draw Questionnaire.

Terms and Conditions. The Newt in Somerset vouchers are valid for one year from the date of issue and can […]

Blog 16th February 26

Buying your first home could be closer than you think

New research from the Building Society Association (BSA) shows that Building Society mortgages could help aspiring home owners buy sooner, […]

Blog 12th February 26

Proud sponsors of the Bath Dragons 2026

After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural competition, the Bath Dragons 2026 competition launched this week and promises to […]

Blog 11th February 26

Ready, Set, Save - The savings tips I'd give my 20 year old self

We asked Head of Savings Operations, Jon Harrison, what advice he would give his younger self about saving money: If […]

Blog 30th January 26

Ready, Set, Save - Five ways to save £100 next month

With everyday costs still climbing, finding ways to reduce your costs has never been more important. As a Building Society […]

Blog 22nd December 25

A look back at 2025.

Bath Building Society year in review – Richard Ingle, CEO. As 2025 draws to a close there’s a lot to […]

Blog 2nd December 25

Bath Building Society Junior accounts highly commended in the Personal Finance Awards

Bath Building Society’s children’s accounts have been highly commended in the 2025 Personal Finance Awards for savings, banks and investments. […]

Blog 2nd December 25

Buy your first home with your eyes wide open

Waving goodbye to rent and buying your first home is a huge milestone. But along with the excitement of having […]

Blog 28th November 25

ISA changes in the Autumn Budget 2025 - what it means for our Members

The Government has announced changes to the Cash ISA limits in the latest budget. So what’s changing from 6th April […]

Blog 17th November 25

9 things about Holiday Let mortgages you should know

Dreaming of owning a holiday home? Whether as an investment or a space for relaxing getaways, more and more people […]

Blog 4th November 25

The complete guide to green mortgages

At Bath Building Society we understand that choosing a home is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about building […]

Blog 27th October 25

How to protect yourself from online scams this Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, when shoppers can often bag big discounts just […]

Blog 19th October 25

How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?

Do you have a dream of one day building your own home? There’s a lot to consider. Cost, financing options […]

Blog 15th October 25

7 things you need to know about Trust accounts  

Are you thinking about opening a Trust account? There’s a lot of information out there, but sometimes it’s hard to […]

Blog 10th October 25

9 fun facts about student mortgages

University life is exciting – for many, it’s the first chance to step out on your own, find your independence, […]

Blog 3rd October 25

🚩 Romance Scams: Spot the Red Flags and Protect Yourself

Today, 3rd October, is Romance Scam Awareness Day. A reminder that not every online connection is what it seems. Online […]

Blog 26th September 25

Why building a small savings buffer can make a big difference.

Life has a way of catching us off guard – whether it’s a flat tyre on the way to work […]

Blog 22nd September 25

5 simple ways to stretch your money further

Independent research commissioned by UK Savings Week found there are around 14 million people in the UK who have less […]

Blog 22nd September 25

Join us for UK Savings Week and build better savings habits

This UK Savings Week, we are pleased to invite Members to take part in the UK Savings Week Competition, delivered […]

Blog 9th September 25

Bath Building Society to work with One Mortgage System

Bath Building Society is proud to announce that it will be working with OMS (One Mortgage System), a leading provider of innovative […]

Blog 11th July 25

Bath Building Society offers EPC affordability boost

We’ve improved our affordability assessment for the most energy efficient homes with an EPC A rating. This latest green home […]

Blog 19th May 25

Celebrating 250 Years of Building Society's in 2025.

2025 is a landmark year for Building Society’s across the UK and the Building Society Association, as we celebrate 250 […]

Blog 28th August 24

Want to feel happier? Start a regular savings habit!

As proud supporters of the upcoming UK Savings Week 2024 (9th – 15th September) we’re pleased to share this Building […]

Blog 23rd February 24

Seven things you really must know when buying your first home

Content Manager, Ruby Atkinson, shares the tips she’s learnt as she embarked on the journey to buy her first home. […]

Blog 20th February 24

Your quick guide to tax free savings

Your money grows quicker when you don’t have to pay tax on the interest you earn. With an ISA account […]

Community 28th October 26

The Society sponsors the Rotary firework safety competition for the 55th year.

The Rotary Club of Bath’s annual firework safety poster contest sparked fierce competition this year with 1,875 entries from children […]

Community 12th June 26

We have extended our financial education programme to primary schools in Bath

This week, the Society visited St John’s Catholic Primary School to deliver financial education workshops alongside partner WizeUp Financial Education, […]

Community 9th June 26

Community Awards winners 2026 announced

The Community Awards have been running for 20 years and form a big part of the Society’s pledge to give […]

Community 5th May 26

2026 Community Awards are now open

Our annual Community Awards are now open for entries from charities, community groups, Community Interest Groups (CICs) and School PTAs […]

Community 24th October 25

Introducing the winners of the annual schools firework safety poster competition

Children from 34 schools in Bath entered this year’s Rotary Club of Bath Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath […]

Community 19th May 25

Celebrating 250 Years of Building Society's in 2025.

2025 is a landmark year for Building Society’s across the UK and the Building Society Association, as we celebrate 250 […]

Community 27th December 24

Julian House chosen by Members as Charity of the Year 2025

We are delighted to announce our charity partner for 2025 is Julian House. We asked Bath Building Society colleagues to […]

Community 14th August 24

Bath Building Society partners with R;pple charity to support safe online experiences for colleagues

Bath Building Society has signed up as the first Building Society to install R;pple’s digital crisis intervention tool, strengthening our […]

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 […]