Would an affordable loan persuade you to make the changes to your property portfolio to ensure it’s more energy efficient?

Well, Gatehouse Bank are offering preferential rates for buy to let properties with good energy efficiency.

Landlords purchasing or refinancing a property with an A or B energy efficiency rating will benefit from a reduction on the interest rate.

Gatehouse will also bank will also continue to offset the carbon footprint of the property for the duration of a customer remaining in the property. This is subject to their property meeting the required EPC rating.

To be eligible, properties will need to come with a suitable Energy Performance Certificate.

Product manager John Mace says: “We are committed to supporting customers that are looking to reduce their impact on the environment through our products. The launch of our green home finance proposition is a natural progression for the Bank and follows the launch in 2021 of our Woodland Saver accounts, that support UK woodland growth.

“Green home finance products have become increasingly popular as homeowners and landlords alike look to reduce the environmental impact of their properties, and we are delighted to be able to introduce our own offering to this growing market."

“On top of the rental discount for the most energy-efficient homes, we’ll offset the property’s carbon footprint for the entire fixed term of the product, helping our customers to further reduce their carbon footprint.”