Covers a range of topics relating to mortgages and the wider housing market.
Covers issues relating to savings accounts and payments.
Covers developments in conduct of business regulation
Covers issues relating to the corporate governance and constitution of building societies.
People related matters such as talent development, apprenticeships and diversity.
Internal and external accounting assurance and matters relating to tax.
The regulation and supervision of firms to ensure their safety and soundness under the remit of the Prudential Regulation Authority.
A new legal aid scheme to support borrowers at risk of repossession (member only content).
Building societies and credit unions are customer-owned mutual organisations. Their culture is focused on their members and communities and this influences their day to day decisions.
A wide range of statistics relating to the UK mortgage and housing markets.
Research, analysis and guidance about our members and the issues that affect them.
Retail savings data including net receipts and deposits, ISAs and interest rates.
Operational and financial information about building societies. Includes AGM & financial results and remuneration details.
Submission and publication deadlines for Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ data and reports.
US trade tariffs add huge uncertainty to global economic outlook
News and views on topical issues from the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ and guests.
View our latest press releases and comment here.
The Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥'s quarterly magazine covers whats happening in the world of building societies, credit unions and the wider financial services sector.
A quarterly survey that assesses consumer sentiment regarding the UK property market.
View biographies and download photos of the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥'s key spokespeople
Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ speeches from events and seminars
Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ experts often appear as guests on industry podcasts.
View the latest webinars, training and other events open to members, associates and other stakeholders
View our latest Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ Annual Conference and comment here.
View our latest Past events & summaries and comment here.
Learn how to promote your event to the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥'s membership.
Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ Annual Conference (7 & 8 May 2025 in Birmingham)
Find factsheets on mortgages, savings and the building society sector.
Track building societies that no longer exists and get a link to its successor's website.
Find mortgage instructions and specific requirements setting out individual building society policies.
The UK Savings Week campaign aims to get people engaged in saving.Â
Toolkits to develop Workplace Savings are available here.
Here you can find our publications, responses to consultation documents, mortgage instructions, statistics and sector job vacancies.
Find out more about the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ and the sector.
Contact details for each of our 49 members.     Â
Our Associate members include a wide range of companies from insurers, banks, accountants, solicitors, and other business suppliers to Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ members.
The National Credit Union Forum (NCUF) is the Credit Union Committee of the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥.
Find out how building societies have purpose beyond profit
Vacancies for senior management, executive and other positions at the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ and its member organisations
Find out the wide range of benefits of joining the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ as an associate member.
Details of the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ pension scheme
Find out about this small charitable trust and the process for applying for charitable grants
The Building Societies Association is the voice of the UK's building societies.
This page provides a range of policy briefs and updates on mortgage, and wider housing related, matters.
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The joint industry statement on cladding has been updated to address the use of EWS1 forms...
Just 17% of people agree now is a good time to buy a property, a decline from 20% just thr...
Many building societies will be aware of various sophisticated financing structures design...
The Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ responded to the government’s consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of...
Celebrating the history of building societies and the potential for growth of the mutual sector.
The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.
It’s a stark fact that if the UK is to meet its net-zero by 2050 commitment practically ev...
Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ responds to the Spring Statement
It was no surprise that today the MPC decided to hold the Bank Rate at 4.50%, after the 25...
The later life lending market is evolving, people are living and working longer and mortga...
Glasgow Credit Union is committed to supporting communities and this extends to financial ...
Research from the Building Societies Association reveals that many homeowners are put off ...
While the most common type of lending remains a mortgage secured against a single property...
Oliver Bulleid, Executive Director at the London Community Land Trust, outlines how innnov...
Valuable insight for lenders from KPMG, highlighting best practice when helping customers ...
The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.
Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgages and Housing at the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥, comments on the MPC's decision t...
After two Bank Rate cuts in 2024, and with markets forecasting further cuts this year, fir...
Chris Blewitt, Head of Mortgages at Darlington Building Society, explores the potential of...
Building societies are still providing a safe home for people’s savings and using these sa...
Becky Wheeler, Head of Product and Marketing at Tipton & Coseley Building Society, explore...
Maria Harris, Chair of the Open Property Data Association, outlines the current frustratio...
2025 is a landmark year for the Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ and our members, as we celebrate 250 years of the buil...
Jess Trueman, Head of Business Development at Smart Money People outlines the key findings...
If something happens and you can't make your mortgage payments help is on hand. Find out ...
The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.
Ïã½¶¸£ÀûÖ±²¥ comments on today's announcements by the Prime Minister