News
13 Oct 2021
Half of UK backs green tax on polluting products while two thirds call for compulsory labelling
- New Consumer Insight Panel research shows widespread support for sustainable spending
- 47 per cent of people back ‘green tax’ on damaging products, rising to 54% of Gen Z
- More than two thirds support mandatory environmental labelling for all products
- Dealing with climate change a bigger priority than economic growth, poll highlights
13 Oct 2021
TMW cuts selected rates by up to 0.50%
On Thursday 14 October, The Mortgage Works (TMW) is reducing selected buy to let rates by up to 0.50%.
07 Oct 2021
Nationwide launches its new community support van
Nationwide is touring the UK in a specially kitted-out van that will give those not used to banking online a helping hand at a time digital transactions continue to soar.
06 Oct 2021
'Gold standard' support for landlords aimed at helping improve rental standards across UK
- Nationwide launches The Landlord Works – a new platform offering support for all UK landlords
- Free online resource addresses the needs of landlords to help them manage properties and finances
- Introduction of The Landlord Works aims to further improve health of the private rented sector
- Aimed at fostering better landlords everywhere as 23% of private tenants live in ‘non-decent’ homes1
- Complements The Mortgage Works, which continues to offer competitive buy-to-let mortgages
04 Oct 2021
Nationwide become first major lender to support 95% LTV new-build lending through the Deposit Unlock scheme
Nationwide today becomes the first major lender signed up to Deposit Unlock – a mortgage indemnity scheme which supports 95% Loan to Value (LTV) lending on newbuild properties for both first-time buyers and second steppers up to the value of £750,000.
01 Oct 2021
Nationwide’s Oakfield Development Scoops Coveted Housing Design Award As It Puts Community At Heart
Nationwide Building Society’s Oakfield development in Swindon - one of the UK’s largest energy-efficient housing projects - has landed a prestigious housing award in recognition of its community-centric design.
28 Sep 2021
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home movers
- Rates on selected mortgages reduced by up to 0.17% from Wednesday 29 September
- Selected shared equity mortgage rates also reduced by up to 0.35%
- New rates ensure Society remains highly competitive for all types of borrowers
27 Sep 2021
Nationwide announces new service to give members enhanced scam protection
- New Scam Checker service allows members to check a payment they may be worried about
- Promise to refund those who go on to be scammed after being given the green light
- Analysis suggests 65% of scams could be identified and stopped by speaking to someone first
- Society campaigns for improved Online Safety Bill and enhanced code to protect scam victims
24 Sep 2021
Nationwide launches its new Community Support Van
Nationwide is touring the UK in a specially kitted-out van that will give those not used to banking online a helping hand at a time digital transactions continue to soar.
24 Sep 2021
Mule regret it: Cash-strapped students an easy target for fraudsters as one in three willing to take a gamble with money
- Money worries make third of students consider opportunity to make easy money, even if suspicious
- Nearly a third of students would allow someone else to use their account/transfer money for them
- Two thirds of students don’t know what a money mule is (vs UK average: 56%)
- Only half of students would tell the police if approached to be a money mule