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Progressive and Disability Sport NI 2022 Programme Launch

As part of its ongoing commitment to transform access to disability sports across Northern Ireland, Progressive Building Society has announced plans to sponsor a programme of Disability Sports NI activity and events until the end of 2022.

Progressive’s Energy Savings Tips

The cold days and long nights are beginning to settle in, and with that changing wind comes a hushed excitement for Christmas and the new year. Wintertime can also be a challenging season for many households in terms of finances and increased spending. We all want to save money on our energy bills, both to protect the environment and save a few pennies along the way.

Progressive Building Society CEO Darina Armstrong named one of this year’s Women to Watch

Darina Armstrong, CEO of Progressive Building Society, has been named a ‘woman to watch’ in the annual list compiled by Cranfield School of Management.

NI Quarterly House Price Index - Q2 2021

The housing market continues to show strong growth, further building on the momentum of the previous quarter with the highest level of transactional volumes seen since 2007, a quarterly price rise of 2.8%, and a significant rise in the annual price with an increase of 9.2%.

Progressive Building Society working to transform access to disability sports

Committed to transforming access to disability sports across Northern Ireland, Progressive Building society and Disability Sport NI have announced that in the last 24 months they have developed over 27,000 participant opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

Progressive's Money Saving Tips for Children This Summer

Term time has come to an end and school, as they say, is out for summer. The summer holidays are (usually!) free from busy schedules and nightly homework, giving families more time to focus on what matters most: spending quality time together. Having a bit of extra time means that Summer can also be a good opportunity to start a family conversation around the importance of saving.

Smarter Summer Finances

Summer in Northern Ireland may not always bring sunshine, but it does signal the start of longer days and warmer weather. It’s the feel-good season, and with lockdowns easing, there is a real pent-up demand to get out there and enjoy the summer months. These opportunities and trying to entertain the kids, however, carry price tags of their own. Data in the UK* reference shows people tend to spend more in summer than they do in the winter – an extra £154 each month on average. That’s quite the jump, and one that will likely be much more pronounced in 2021 as we emerge from lockdown. But don’t panic: there are ways and means to keep the cost of a great summer firmly under control.

Top tips for keeping your home safe while on staycation

The summer holidays of 2021 look a little different than years gone by. With international travel still on hold for most, people are discovering a newfound appreciation for the sights and stunning sceneries right on our doorstep. However, while staycations are very much on the cards, home security checks are still vitally important to ensure both your home and your belongings are safe while you are away. Progressive Building Society shares their home security tips and advice for maximum peace of mind this summer.

AGM Charitable Giving

Following our AGM earlier in the year, we are very pleased to announce that our Members’ votes have resulted in a £2,500 donation being made to Cancer Focus NI. As a charity that obtains 90% of its income from fundraising, much of which has had to be cancelled over the past year, Cancer Focus is more reliant than ever on donations and we are delighted that your votes have enabled us to help. Furthermore, due to the pandemic, many cancer patients have had treatments delayed or cancelled, and therefore the support services provided by Cancer Focus NI is increasingly important for them and their families. We would like to thank our Members for taking the time to vote in our AGM and contributing towards such a worthy cause. For further information regarding our AGM and to view the full voting results, please visit our AGM section.

May Bank Holiday Closure

The Society's Offices will be closed on 31st May for the Bank Holiday. We reopen from 9am - 3pm on Tuesday 1st June.

Progressive’s Tips for Saving Regularly

At Progressive Building Society we understand the importance of saving whether it’s for a rainy day, a break away with the family or for the unexpected. Sometimes the hardest thing about saving can just be getting started. We’ve provided our top tips to help you start your regular saving journey today!

Scheduled maintenance 17th May

Our online portal will be unavailable between 5:30pm and 10:30pm on Monday 17th May 2021 due to scheduled maintenance.

Average house price in NI up almost 7% on same period last year