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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Consumer confidence in the housing market declines
The latest Property Tracker survey from the Building Societies Association (BSA), reveals a decline in consumer confidence in the housing market. Just 17% of people agree now is a good time to buy a property, a decline from 20% just three months ago (Jan 2025). More than double this number didn’t think now was a good time to buy, with 38% disagreeing with the statement.
Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 18% in March 2025
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:
Mortgages approvals fall for fourth consecutive month
Latest data from the Bank of England has found that net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals decreased sharply by £13.7 billion to -£0.8 billion in April. This followed an increase in net borrowing by £9.6 billion in March.
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