Mortgages & Housing

This page provides a range of policy briefs and updates on mortgage, and wider housing related, matters.

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Guest blog: Forward Flow Funding – a way to reach more customers?

Many building societies will be aware of various sophisticated financing structures design...

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AI-Powered Digital Transformation for Building Societies Webinar

01 May 25 12:00 - 12:30
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Reforming the Energy Performance of Buildings Regime

The BSA responded to the government’s consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of...

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A steadfast purpose helping to drive our collective future

Celebrating the history of building societies and the potential for growth of the mutual sector. 

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Market Update - April 2025

The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.

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Is there a role for brokers in decarbonising homes?

It’s a stark fact that if the UK is to meet its net-zero by 2050 commitment practically ev...

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Spring Statement response

BSA responds to the Spring Statement

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No surprises from the MPC - Bank Rate remains at 4.50%

It was no surprise that today the MPC decided to hold the Bank Rate at 4.50%, after the 25...

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Guest blog: Later Life Lending – stop kicking the can down the road

The later life lending market is evolving, people are living and working longer and mortga...

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Guest blog: Investing in communities and supporting social enterprises for lasting change

Glasgow Credit Union is committed to supporting communities and this extends to financial ...

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Many homeowners holding back on making energy efficiency improvements

Research from the Building Societies Association reveals that many homeowners are put off ...

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Guest blog: Creating homes and communities by working together

While the most common type of lending remains a mortgage secured against a single property...

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Guest blog: Building genuinely and permanently affordable homes is part of the solution

Oliver Bulleid, Executive Director at the London Community Land Trust, outlines how innnov...

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Guest blog: Lenders must ensure they are best serving customers going through arrears and collections

Valuable insight for lenders from KPMG, highlighting best practice when helping customers ...

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Market Update - February 2025

The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.

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Bank Rate cut to 4.5% welcome news for aspiring homeowners

Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgages and Housing at the BSA, comments on the MPC's decision t...

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First-time buyers feel more optimistic about the housing market and getting on the property ladder

After two Bank Rate cuts in 2024, and with markets forecasting further cuts this year, fir...

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Guest blog: Self-build is essential to supporting the government's ambitious housebuilding targets

Chris Blewitt, Head of Mortgages at Darlington Building Society, explores the potential of...

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Building societies delivering value for 250 years

Building societies are still providing a safe home for people’s savings and using these sa...

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Guest blog: Look before you leap

Becky Wheeler, Head of Product and Marketing at Tipton & Coseley Building Society, explore...

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Guest blog: Transforming the home buying process

Maria Harris, Chair of the Open Property Data Association, outlines the current frustratio...

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Celebrating 250 years of building societies

2025 is a landmark year for the BSA and our members, as we celebrate 250 years of the buil...

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Guest blog: Building societies continue to shine as mortgage market leaders

Jess Trueman, Head of Business Development at Smart Money People outlines the key findings...

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Mortgage and savings retentions: How can tech help building societies enhance customer experiences?

05 Feb 25 10:00 - 10:45
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Annual meet-up for mortgage professionals

25 Sep 25 10:00 - 16:30
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Homeownership in the Digital Age: Exploring the Gaps and Opportunities in Mortgage Technology

27 Nov 24 10:00 - 10:45
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What to do if you can't pay your mortgage

If something happens and you can't make your mortgage payments help is on hand.  Find out ...

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Market Update - January 2025

The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.

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Improving home retrofits for borrowers and lenders

13 Sep 24 09:15 - 10:45
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Collections and Recoveries Training

24 Sep 24 09:30 - 16:30
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Integrate ESG for Sustainable Risk Management

30 May 24 11:00 - 11:45
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Mortgage underwriting course

10 Sep 24 09:30 - 16:30
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Smart Talk: Reviewing events in the UK mortgage market

17 Apr 24 13:00 - 13:45
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Conversations with vulnerable people online course

05 Jun 24 09:30 - 12:30
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Customer Experience Strategy Event with Skipton Building Society

21 Mar 24 09:30 - 13:00
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Collections and Recoveries Training

19 Nov 24 09:30 - 16:30
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BSA comments on Prime Minister's announcements on housing

BSA comments on today's announcements by the Prime Minister

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