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News July 22, 2021

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 July 6, 2021

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 June 29, 2021

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 June 24, 2021

Time to tell us what you think

Fancy a chance to win some delicious treats delivered to your door from our favourite Bath-based food and drink companies, […]

News June 17, 2021

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 June 10, 2021

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

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

News June 3, 2021

Saving little and often pays off

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

News May 25, 2021

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 March 23, 2021

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020. Despite having to cope with significant operational challenges arising from […]

News February 24, 2021

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 February 17, 2021

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Saving up enough money to take the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, but can also be […]

News February 9, 2021

Ask about our online resources for educating children about financial matters

Confidence is key when talking about financial matters with your children, and we understand that there may be topics you […]

News January 26, 2021

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 December 14, 2020

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 November 12, 2020

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 August 24, 2020

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 July 29, 2020

Stamp Duty Calculator

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

News July 24, 2020

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 April 23, 2020

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 March 24, 2020

Bath Building Society Temporarily Caps Mortgages at 70% LTV

The Society has announced that all fixed rate and variable mortgages above 70% loan-to-value (LTV) have been temporarily withdrawn from […]

News March 24, 2020

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 March 23, 2020

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 March 9, 2020

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 January 16, 2020

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 November 20, 2019

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 July 22, 2021

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 July 6, 2021

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 June 29, 2021

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 June 17, 2021

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 July 24, 2020

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 March 23, 2021

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020. Despite having to cope with significant operational challenges arising from […]

Mortgages February 17, 2021

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Saving up enough money to take the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, but can also be […]

Mortgages February 9, 2021

Ask about our online resources for educating children about financial matters

Confidence is key when talking about financial matters with your children, and we understand that there may be topics you […]

Mortgages January 26, 2021

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 July 29, 2020

Stamp Duty Calculator

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

Mortgages March 24, 2020

Bath Building Society Temporarily Caps Mortgages at 70% LTV

The Society has announced that all fixed rate and variable mortgages above 70% loan-to-value (LTV) have been temporarily withdrawn from […]

Mortgages March 23, 2020

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 January 16, 2020

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 July 22, 2021

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 July 6, 2021

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 June 29, 2021

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 June 17, 2021

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 June 3, 2021

Saving little and often pays off

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

General March 23, 2021

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020. Despite having to cope with significant operational challenges arising from […]

General December 14, 2020

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 August 24, 2020

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 April 23, 2020

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 March 24, 2020

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 March 23, 2020

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 November 20, 2019

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 […]

Intermediaries June 24, 2021

Time to tell us what you think

Fancy a chance to win some delicious treats delivered to your door from our favourite Bath-based food and drink companies, […]

Intermediaries May 25, 2021

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, […]

Intermediaries March 23, 2021

Mortgage lending at record high

Bath Building Society has announced its financial results for 2020. Despite having to cope with significant operational challenges arising from […]

Intermediaries July 29, 2020

Stamp Duty Calculator

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

Intermediaries March 24, 2020

Bath Building Society Temporarily Caps Mortgages at 70% LTV

The Society has announced that all fixed rate and variable mortgages above 70% loan-to-value (LTV) have been temporarily withdrawn from […]

Intermediaries March 23, 2020

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 […]

Intermediaries January 16, 2020

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 […]

Personal Savings June 10, 2021

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

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

Personal Savings June 3, 2021

Saving little and often pays off

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

Personal Savings February 17, 2021

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Saving up enough money to take the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, but can also be […]

Personal Savings February 9, 2021

Ask about our online resources for educating children about financial matters

Confidence is key when talking about financial matters with your children, and we understand that there may be topics you […]

Personal Savings March 23, 2020

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 February 24, 2021

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 March 23, 2020

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 August 24, 2021

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 June 3, 2021

Saving little and often pays off

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

Blog April 6, 2021

Student mortgages can be a sensible option

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

Blog March 3, 2021

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 January 12, 2021

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 December 1, 2020

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 June 19, 2020

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 June 12, 2020

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 June 10, 2020

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 May 1, 2020

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 March 2, 2020

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 February 7, 2020

National Apprenticeship Week

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

Blog November 28, 2019

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 October 29, 2019

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 August 16, 2019

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 July 12, 2019

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 July 6, 2021

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 June 29, 2021

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 June 10, 2021

Customers can now apply online for all personal savings accounts.

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

Community March 28, 2021

Introduction to Mortgages

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

Community February 17, 2021

Hoping to save for your first home in 2021?

Saving up enough money to take the first step onto the property ladder is an exciting time, but can also be […]

Community February 9, 2021

Ask about our online resources for educating children about financial matters

Confidence is key when talking about financial matters with your children, and we understand that there may be topics you […]

Community December 14, 2020

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 December 12, 2020

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 September 15, 2020

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 September 8, 2020

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 April 9, 2020

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 January 23, 2020

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 January 17, 2020

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 December 4, 2019

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 October 18, 2019

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 […]