Your Next Step Reviews 182

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 44 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and professional yet personable approach, making complex processes easy to understand. Many people highlight the exceptional service, noting how straightforward and stress-free their experiences were, whether buying a first home, remortgaging, or selling. Reviewers consistently mention the company's excellent customer service, with staff being highly responsive, proactive, and always available to answer questions promptly. This efficiency in communication and quick response times is often cited as a key factor in securing favorable outcomes and providing peace of mind throughout the entire process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a first time buyer, I don’t know how I would have managed the process of buying a first home with my partner without Alan’s help. He was very good at explaining complex topics in intuitive ways and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patrick walked us through the entire process making it straightforward and easy! Despite our anxieties prior to starting the process, Patrick made us feel at ease and have reassurance every step of th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently visited Alan and his team to start the process of remortgaging and to discuss buying and selling in the future. As a sole home owner, I find this whole process daunting and was worrying abo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was recommended this agency through a friend who had recently used their services. I cannot explain how fantastic Alan was throughout the process. Knowledgeable, approachable and he went above and... See more

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Company details

  1. Mortgage Broker
  2. Insurance Broker

Written by the company

Your Next Step is an independent mortgage and protection brokerage run by a team of three (Alan, Patrick, and Chris) dedicated to making the mortgage process smooth and stress-free. With extensive experience and a client-focused approach, we help everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned investors, finding tailored solutions that align with their financial goals. Beyond mortgages, we provide expert protection services and work with trusted partners in pensions, conveyancing, and commercial mortgages—offering a complete property financing service built on trust and personalised support.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

182 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patrick literally went above and beyond…

Patrick literally went above and beyond to secure an interest only mortgage for us ‘oldies’. We are now in our beautiful and quirky forever home! 🏡

October 24, 2025
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Many thanks for your fantastic review! 🙏 We're delighted to have been of help and can't wait to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professionalism

The way the work was delivered with accuracy and precision is amazing

October 22, 2025
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Thanks very much for the feedback, Dickson 👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

I couldn’t recommend Alan highly enough. From start to finish, his service was professional, friendly, and always reassuring. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and guided me through each step of the mortgage process. Alan was always quick to return calls and emails, and he found a mortgage that suited my circumstances perfectly. I was delighted to receive a “congratulations” parcel from YNS at my new home, containing sweets, coffee, tea, and biscuits. I’ll definitely be recommending YNS to family and friends!

October 3, 2025
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Thanks a lot Melissa, really appreciate the kind review and we're delighted you enjoyed your new home box 🍫🍪

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service experience is topnotch

The service experience is topnotch, paying attention to details with timely and professional advice. Help us as a client to achieve our target on time.

October 16, 2025
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Thank you very much!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgage advice

Throughout the entire process, Alan was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had. His professionalism, combined with his friendly and approachable manner, made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend Alan and Your Next Step to anyone looking for mortgage advice – they truly are experts in their field!

October 9, 2025
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Thanks a lot Jack, a true good news story for your wonderful family! 🏠

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Chris!

Chris at Your Next Step was great! He was so helpful and efficient through the whole process. I was anxious and dreaded the mortgage process but Chris made it seem so easy. Highly recommend!

October 8, 2025
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Thanks a lot Kerrie, delighted we could help you! 🏠😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience ever with Alan MacKenzie

Alan MacKenzie is the best mortgage advisor, he worked with me and adjusted to all my needs, he was always patience and supported me until I found what I was looking for, he worked so hard to find me the best deal and the money I needed for the mortgage, all my family are choosing him because honestly he is the best, I have no complaints, the process was so fast and zero stress, thanks to Alan that was doing everything at the right moment.

September 8, 2025
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What a wonderful review Vanessa!! Thank you so much, hope you're loving life in your brand new home 🏡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgage/ life insurance

Chris has been nothing but helpful in this process going above and beyond without a hesitation. Always on had to to help answer any question that are needed and simplifying the process to someone who’s didn’t have munch if any understanding on these topics

September 25, 2025
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Thanks a lot for your amazing feedback, Chris! The pleasure was all ours 🔑

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t rate my experience high enough

Can’t rate my experience high enough. Patrick was brilliant every step of the way. There to handle everything professionally but as a human as well. Taking phone calls he didn’t have to for us to just ask advice. Everything that needed done got done as quick as possible. Would recommend working alongside the company and Patrick to anyone. Thank you very much

September 18, 2025
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Thanks for the really kind review for Patrick! 👏👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and stress free!

Patrick walked us through the entire process making it straightforward and easy! Despite our anxieties prior to starting the process, Patrick made us feel at ease and have reassurance every step of the way. He took into consideration our personal needs and found a mortgage and insurance policy to suit us best. He was easy to contact and always got back to us swiftly. Working with Your Next Step made our selling and buying process easy and stress free and we can't recommend the team enough. We look forward to working with Patrick in the future.

September 17, 2025
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Thanks a lot Abbie, amazing feedback for Patrick!! Wishing you all the best 🍾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I truly recommend Your Next Step

I truly recommend Your Next Step. Great contact, quick replies and professional service. We looked at huge number of properties and Patrick from Your Next Step was really helpful and eager to check everything thoroughly each time. I would definitely choose his help again.

September 15, 2025
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Amazing feedback - thank you so much! 😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication 2nd to none

Communication 2nd to none. Was kept up to date at every single point of the process. Everything was explained to us-just the best service. Couldn’t recommend enough.

August 29, 2025
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Thank you so much for the great review!! 👏👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I was dealing with Chris at ‘Your Next Step’ and he took control of everything. It was an amazing experience from start to finish.

I would definitely recommend the service that’s provided and will definitely be coming back in the future!

August 5, 2025
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Reply from Your Next Step

Wonderful review Matthew, thank you so much! 🏠

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from your next step

Excellent service from your next step
They were so professional and always so helpful
Kept me informed throughout my application and always offered support and guidance

August 11, 2025
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Amazing review, it's been our pleasure! 👏👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing and excellent customer…

Amazing and excellent customer relations, every steps was well explained, the process was fast, easy and convenient. Thank you Chris for all you do

August 6, 2025
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Thank you very much for the kind words! 🤩

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan at Your Next Step was fantastic…

Alan at Your Next Step was fantastic from start to finish. He provided clear, honest advice, secured us a great mortgage deal, and kept us fully informed throughout. Communication was excellent and nothing was ever too much trouble. A professional, reliable and supportive service—we highly recommend him.

August 4, 2025
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Thanks a lot Stefan, excellent review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan was super helpful and…

Alan was super helpful and knowledgeable. He got us a great deal and kept us informed every step of the way. He was easily contactable and answered any questions we had. Would highly recommend!

June 27, 2025
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Thanks a lot for the amazing review, Lyndsay!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Patrick@YNS delivered an excellent and supportive service throughout the mortgage process. He was proactive and will take time to explain the available options to you which is very comforting for a first-time buyer

June 24, 2025
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Thanks for the amazing feedback, Ama! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan is an excellent mortgage advisor

Alan is an excellent mortgage advisor, our experience with him was the best one. I hardly recommend him as a mortgage advisor, he is always kind and ready to help with your questions.

June 20, 2025
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Thanks for the amazing feedback, Maria! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgages made easy!

As a first time buyer, I don’t know how I would have managed the process of buying a first home with my partner without Alan’s help. He was very good at explaining complex topics in intuitive ways and I always felt like he had our backs. On several occasions we found ourselves bewildered by something in the paperwork and Alan set our minds at ease after a quick message or phone call. He was very responsive and organised but also warm and personable. Cannot recommend his services enough!

June 17, 2025
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Reply from Your Next Step

Wow, thanks for the amazing feedback, it's been an absolute pleasure!! 🏡

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