Established in 1981 the Ecology is one of the fastest growing building societies in the UK. Based in West Yorkshire, they now have over 10,000 open accounts and assets exceeding £60m.
The Ecology Building Society offers a range of ethical mortgages based on the principles of sustainability:
- Renovation – to help transform derelict or run down properties
- Conversion - converting disused or redundant buildings
- Eco New Build – to finance the building a new properties using sustainable materials.
The Ecology Building Society will consider lending to:
- Owner-occupiers – individuals, including those who have retired, who own and live in the property
- Landlords - individuals who own the property, but who let out the property to private tenants
- Housing Co-operatives and Co-housing ventures
- Housing Associations
- Companies and individuals - for commercial ventures that meet their criteria
The Ecology Building Society lends on properties that have environmental benefits. Projects they consider include:
- Properties built of timber
- Back-to-back terraces
- Earthen shelters
- Traditionally built constructions
The Ecology will also lend on other projects such as:
- Organic farms
- Organic small-holdings
- Small woodlands
- Small development projects
- Eco and Community Orientated Businesses
We recommend that the best way to find out if the Ecology Building Society (or any other mortgage/lender for that matter) is suitable for you is to consult an FSA-qualified mortgage adviser. By filling in our mortgage form you will obtain impartial mortgage advice and a quote, representative of the whole of market, with no strings attached.