[1] The Society expanded over the years in line with the growth of Haywards Heath but its expansion outside the town relied largely on agents and solicitors; only a year after its formation, agencies were opened in four local villages.
It was not until 1933 that the first branch was opened in East Grinstead, having developed out of an earlier agency.
The 1930s was a boom period for the private housebuilding industry; the Society's mortgages trebled between 1933 and 1939 and loans were being granted across the south coast.
After WWII a branch was considered for Reigate but rejected in favour of the agency approach.
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