General News

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!

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

A rainy-day fund can help when things get tough - By Home At Rose Cottage

We've partnered with Jill, blogger at 'Home At Rose Cottage', who shared her lockdown story and how having a savings account with Progressive helped her throughout the past year.

Guest blog: Helping Rachel from Spoilt Belle Boutique buy her dream family home

Read Rachel’s story, where she talks about buying her dream home and moving during the pandemic.

We have opened a new branch in Coleraine town centre

Ulster University research indicates buoyant housing market in Northern Ireland

Guest Blog: “Your Mental Health is your Wealth” by Annette Kelly from Little Penny Thoughts

Popular wellbeing advocate and owner of Little Penny Thoughts, Annette Kelly, provides a guest blog where she shares her point of view on how best to protect our mental health at the moment, along with some useful tips on essential self-care too.

Ulster University research suggests housing market rebound after lockdown

The latest Quarterly House Price Index report from Ulster University indicates a resilient residential property market with an increase in demand after the initial lockdown period.

From Help to Buy: ISA Saver to Home Mover

In 2017, Lucy purchased her first home, an apartment, and was able to put her Help to Buy: ISA savings and Bonus towards her deposit. Three years on, she’s selling her apartment and buying a new-build house with her boyfriend James. Lucy has highlighted some tips she’s found through her experience, for any first-time home movers.

Ulster University research indicates house price stability as NI market re-emerges from ‘lockdown’

Launching today: Video mortgage appointments

Introducing Progressive's First Home Saver account

We have launched a new savings account designed for first time buyers - the First Home Saver.