Mortgage fee and insurance discounts

The banks are offering 50% off mortgage arrangement fees for new customers moving home or remortgaging, on a range mortgages including a discounted offset at 2.79%.

Also, anyone looking to save on their home insurance can take advantage of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks' discount on contents insurance. Available to both new and existing customers, the banks are offering 50% contents insurance when taking out buildings cover, an average saving of £80. Home-movers and remortgage customers can take advantage of both half-price offers.

Steve Reid, retail director, Clydesdale Bank, said: "Customers are always looking for great service at a great price: these new discounts, particularly when combined with our new mortgage range deliver that.

"Someone switching their mortgage and home insurance to us at Clydesdale or Yorkshire Bank could benefit from discounts worth around £600. Combine that with our new mortgage products and our customer service, and we're giving customers that great value they want."