One question I get often is where do I turn for mortgages and insurance. I often get insurance adjusters asking me the value of homes in an area which are alternative. I suggest as in all dealings you check and double check with who you place your money. Things are tough now and many are going out of business because of storms and bad weather. I suggest you tell them why an earth sheltered home is designed to withstand natures fury.

3 Co-operative Financial Services-The company, which employs 9,778 staff in 146 offices across the UK, offers green mortgages, eco insurance and even produces some of its own energy...Times Online-UK

Ecology Building Society-UK-When you place your savings here they use the money to mortgage sustainable housing. Seems like a good idea.

Green Home Loans-The Triodos Bank is one of few UK lenders to look kindly on loans for off-grid properties. Borrowing on unusual properties is made harder by big lenders like Nationwide and Halifax —