Harrogate in Spring!
Here at Welcom, we’re all looking forward to Spring starting on Sunday!
As we move out of winter, it’s the perfect moment to tap into the fresh energy the new season brings — and we’re excited for what the next six months have in store.
👉 Keep an eye out for:
✅New product launches
✅Events we’ll be attending
✅Behind‑the‑scenes updates from the team
Being based in Harrogate also means one important thing… 🌸 cherry blossom countdown! 👀
Planted in 1953 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the cherry tree avenues across the Stray are quickly becoming world‑famous for their spectacular blossom displays. From our office, we have the perfect bird’s‑eye view — so we’ll keep you up to date on when the blossoms hit their peak.
📸 Follow along over the next six to eight weeks to find out the perfect time for your cherry blossom photo op 
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Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 16% in December 2024
Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said:
First-time buyers paying extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage
First-time buyers in the UK are facing paying an extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage with increased mortgage payments, which now average £940 per month compared to £590 five years ago, according to latest Rightmove research.
Consumer finance new business grew by 2% in January 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in January 2025 by 2% compared with the same month in 2024. In the twelve months to January 2025, new business in this market was also 2% higher than in the same period in 2024.
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