THE West Brom building society is inviting residents in Redditch and Bromsgrove to attend one of two open days this week.

Personal mortgage consultants will be available on Friday at the Redditch branch in Evesham Walk, and the following morning at the society's Bromsgrove high street branch.

Society customers and non-customers are invited to have an informal chat about their borrowing needs and home-buying plans.

West Brom retail manager David Peckham said: "For many people, no other decision they make will have greater financial implications than arranging a mortgage.

“Whether it’s to secure their first home, climb the next rung of the property ladder or find a more competitive rate of interest versus their current deal, every choice made regarding a mortgage can be very significant.

“We are delighted to be offering specialist advice from a team of highly-qualified consultants.

“It’s a chance to speak to our advisers generally, but also find out more about the range of mortgage products and services available from the West Brom.”

While the events are open to everyone, there is likely to be particular interest from those in the first time buyer market.

The event at the Redditch branch takes place on Friday, 27 April between 10am and 4pm.

The event at the Bromsgrove branch takes place on Saturday, 28 April between 9.30am and 12.30pm.