Home Economics: My bank wants to charge me 11pc interest for an energy upgrade loan. Can I get cheaper elsewhere?

Our property finance expert answers your questions

A number of credit unions are expected to hop on board the Home Energy scheme this year. Photo: Stock/Getty Images

Sinéad Ryan

Question

I’ve decided to do some work on retrofitting over the summer. I applied through the One Stop Shop for an assessment, which I now have. However, I cannot afford all of the work recommended.