The Ecology Building Society (BS) have been exceptional. We bought an agricultural property, which had a number of restrictions that other lenders knew very little about and/or were not willing to consider (either at all or without a 20%+ deposit). The Ecology BS had fantastic working knowledge of agricultural ties and Mary Blackburn supported us throughout the application process - which involved a number of additional steps, due to the type of property. Their customer service is truly amazing, run by a small and incredibly friendly team.
We are renovating the mortgaged property to a high energy efficient standard. The Ecology BS shared our enthusiasm for the project, advising on both short and long term options. We will soon complete Phase 1 of the retrofit, with the Ecology renovation mortgage offering C-Change discounts on the mortgage interest rate, to reward improved energy ratings. Amid the current context of a climate emergency, this type of financial incentive for Eco works is immensely valuable – both in terms of individual finances and the wider impact on the planet. It has been a genuine pleasure to deal with such an ethical and sustainable bank and I would 100% recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you Ecology!
Reviewed on: 8th April 2021
