Tag: Skipton International
Guernsey housing market
Local housing market holding firm ahead of usually busy spring period, reports Skipton International. Average property prices in Guernsey grew by 1.8% over the year to March 2013, according to data released today by the States of Guernsey. Compared to levels at the end of December 2012, values were also higher by a factor of [...]
New Research shows we’re hoping for an inheritance that might not happen
The majority of Brits ‘expect’ to receive inheritance from their parents – but in reality four in 10 won’t get a penny, according to new research from Skipton Building Society, parent company to Skipton International. The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 UK adults, and shows that while 75 per cent of people aged [...]
Skipton International nominated again for award
Skipton International is hoping for more awards success in 2013 with the news that it has won a place as a coveted finalist at the 2013 Moneyfacts Awards for the fourth year in a row. The bank has been nominated in the Best Offshore Account Provider category. Moneyfacts is one of the most respected independent [...]
Skipton International and Skipton Building Society both deliver strong 2012 results
Skipton International, the Guernsey and Jersey mortgage and savings specialists, has delivered another strong set of results, announcing profits of £5.77 million before tax for 2012. The bank reported a very successful year across all its key trading divisions of mortgages, offshore retail and corporate saving and in particular retained its number one spot as [...]
Grandparents a godsend, saving on childcare costs
Hands-on grandparents save their children a staggering £4,330 in childcare fees every year on the mainland, or just over £110 per week of the school year, Skipton Building Society research has shown. And whilst figures for Guernsey grandparents were not available separately, families here know it is a similar story, with childcare costs in some [...]
Local housing market steady, reports Skipton International
Average property prices in Guernsey grew by 0.9% over the year to December 2012, according to data released today by the States of Guernsey. However, compared to levels at the end of traditionally busier summer period in September, value edged back by just 0. 6% The average mix adjusted purchase price for local market properties [...]
Fee free mortgages on offer from Skipton as local housing market expected to come to life
Skipton International has started the New Year with a fee free offer on selected mortgages which could save house hunters in Guernsey and Jersey £999. This is sure to come as a welcome helping hand for any house hunter saving for a new home. With the latest data from the States of Guernsey continuing to [...]
New 50 and 100 Day notice business savings accounts launched by Skipton International
Skipton International, the Guernsey based savings and local mortgage specialist, has launched two new business offshore variable rate savings accounts targeting both local and onshore businesses and trusts with interest rates of up to 1.40% gross/AER available on their 100 day notice product and returns of up to 1.20% gross/AER on the 50 day notice [...]
Skipton International comments on recent changes in local banking market
Jim Coupe, managing director, Skipton International said: “At Skipton International, our business is performing well and we continue to plan for future growth. We have just reported record business levels – we are the largest lender for new mortgages in Guernsey for the third year in a row, so ours is a very different business [...]
Skipton International Top Guernsey Lender For Third Year Running
Offshore savings and mortgage bank Skipton International has retained the number one spot for new Guernsey mortgage lending for the third year running, claiming over 20% of all new residential mortgage bonds issued during 2012. Of the 646 bonds completed, 137 related to Skipton International, putting them comfortably ahead of their nearest rivals. Skipton International [...]
