Lloyds Bank Ends In-Branch Account Opening, Directs Customers Online Friday, February 27, 2026 lloydsbank branches digitalbanking accountopening highstreet customerservice bankingchange financialservices onlinebanking consumerrights Lloyds Bank has announced it will no longer open new accounts for customers at its branches, marking a significant shift towards digital banking. This change means that services such as opening joint, premium, or student … Read More
Midlands Borough Among Most Affordable for First-Time Home Buyers Thursday, February 26, 2026 sandwell midlands westmidlands firsttimebuyers affordablehousing birmingham propertymarket commutertown lloydsbank houseprices First-time buyers are increasingly turning to Sandwell, a borough in the West Midlands, to purchase affordable homes and get onto the property ladder. According to a recent study by Lloyds Bank, Sandwell ranks second … Read More
Posh Midlands Town Sees £25,000 Drop in Home Values in 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull housing property realestate westmidlands pricedrop midlands worcester mortgages lloydsbank In 2025, one of the West Midlands' most affluent towns, Solihull, witnessed a significant decline in average house prices, with values dropping by over £25,000. This dramatic fall places Solihull fourth on the national list … Read More