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

Great company

Great company, Alan was very helpful and polite and couldn’t thank him enough

June 12, 2025
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Thank you so much Alyx, it was our pleasure!! ⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Advising on a First time buyer mortgage

As a first-time buyer, I found Chris from Your Next Step incredibly helpful and attentive. He took the time to clearly explain the mortgage process, answered all my questions, and made the experience much less stressful!

May 26, 2025
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Thanks a lot Alexander, wonderful review for Chris!! 👏👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very market knowledgeable and trusted service

We were very impressed by Chris and the team’s approach and detail. Under tight timelines for our remortgage renewal, Chris’s professionalism and personal approach enabled him to provide us with a bespoke service based on our circumstances. Thorough knowledge of the current mortgage market and considerations to help us secure the right product for us.

Would recommend for a trusted and local service.

Richard and Lisa

April 4, 2025
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review ⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so glad to have been recommended…

I am so glad to have been recommended Alan as our mortgage advisor. He made the process so simple and as a first time buyer everything seemed so complex and a bit scary. Alan took the time and explained everything so clearly and was always available to answer any questions when needed. Also provided quotes and information on insurances required.
I would recommend using Your next step & will not hesitate to use again in the future. Got my keys yesterday.
Thank you Alan.

May 1, 2025
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Thanks very much Ross, it was a pleasure! 🍾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a brilliant experience with…

We had a brilliant experience with Chris and would highly recommend him to anyone.

He went above and beyond to help us secure our mortgage, making the whole process smooth and stress free from start to finish. Chris was always available to answer questions, kept us fully informed, and worked incredibly hard to get everything over the line.

A genuine professional who really cares about his clients, we’re so grateful for his support and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.

Thanks again Chris!

Much appreciated,
Marc & Rebekah

May 1, 2025
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Thanks for the amazing review Marc and Rebekah! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and amazing knowledge of the market.

We were recommend to your next step and honestly they were amazing. Patrick was so helpful and literally found the best mortgage for our needs.

I would highly recommend them and Patrick.
Service was fantatsic.

March 6, 2025
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review ⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service.

Patrick at Your Next Step has been brilliant and patient throughout each stage of securing my mortgage. He has explained/outlined each step along the way and this has really helped during an anxious/uncertain time. Patrick has secured me a mortgage that is at an affordable rate which is ideal and a weight off my shoulders! Thank you for all your help. I will definitely recommend Your Next Step to my family & friends.

April 17, 2025
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This is an amazing read, we're delighted Patrick took great care of you! 🏡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy clients! Definitely recommend Patrick!

As first time buyers Patrick was really reassuring and knowledgeable. He was very patient and answered all of our questions during such an uncertain time (there was many of them). He also provided us with options and gave us time to look into this ourselves so we could make the best decision for us. We wouldn’t go with anyone else when we need a mortgage advisor again! 10*/10

April 14, 2025
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Wonderful review, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A straightforward, comprehensive service!

I don’t get mortgages and was pretty overwhelmed looking at it all. Speaking to Alan and Patrick melted that stress away. They are so informed and professional; talking me through each step and allowing me to ask questions as and when I needed. They were always so quick to reply too when I had a new question or concern. I could not recommend them enough for a straightforward, professional service.

April 11, 2025
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Thanks very much Joe, a real pleasure to help you buy your first home 🗝️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience working…

I had a fantastic experience working with Patrick at Your Next Step Mortgage. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled promptly and efficiently. Truly exceptional service—I highly recommend Patrick and the team at Your Next Step Mortgage!

April 1, 2025
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Wonderful feedback, thanks again for choosing Your Next Step! 🏡🗝️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patrick is the best broker ever

We are first time buyers and we didn't know even how to start with the whole thing. Patrick has made it so easy and smooth for us, that we can't thank him enough. He has definitely gone the extra mile replying our questions even out of his working time, with a brilliant attitude, that it felt like talking to a friend. He is reassuring and has calmed down our worries, he's also brilliant at explaining complicated things clearly and easy to understand. I would recommend him to anyone.

March 26, 2025
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Wow - what amazing feedback, thank you so much!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a first time buyer and me and my…

I am a first time buyer and me and my partner know next to nothing about the process! Patrick explained everything to us in such an accessible way and was such a big help all the way through. He made the entire process easy and I would recommend to anyone

March 27, 2025
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This is wonderful to read, thanks for your review, it means a great deal! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgage

We gave paper work, Chris took care of everything. Everything was stress free and went smoothly. Chris was very professional and he is very good at his work. Chris explained to us everything clearly and it was easy to understand. I refer your next step is the best.

March 20, 2025
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Thanks so much Sumalatha, will be amazing to see you in your brand new home 🏡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly

Chris was so helpful, friendly and worked really quickly. He explained the process very thoroughly and even his emails outlining what was discussed was written in a easy to follow manner. He did a great job explaining what is a complex process. Thank you!

March 7, 2025
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Thanks a lot Hayley, wonderful review for Chris ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best I have worked with and I will…

The best I have worked with and I will recommend them and use them over and over again. Got my mortgage offer a few days after initial discussion with them. They were readily available to answer all my question and patient with me. This review is coming late.

December 12, 2024
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Thank you so much for your amazing feedback!! 😊⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time buyer

Had a very good experience with this company Alan was very patient talking me through my mortgage and insurances I am very happy to recommend them.

February 13, 2025
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Thanks for the wonderful review Matthew - looking forward to you moving into your first owned property! 🏡🗝️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great help with my first mortgage!

I found Your Next Step through some online searching. Patrick worked with myself and I am so grateful for all the work he did! So stress free, and he explained the process so well to me with quick responses. Absolutely would recommend.

February 21, 2025
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Thanks for the wonderful review Nell!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Alan arranged my mortgage and life insurance. His communication was excellent, always in contact with updates. He also explained everything very clearly and made sure I understood all terms and conditions. Overall brilliant service that I will continue to use in the future.

January 30, 2025
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Thanks for the amazing feedback Kathleen 🏡🗝️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patrick was very helpful in offering us…

Patrick was very helpful in offering us advice on our mortgage options for our first home together. He offered excellent customer service and gave us an honest assessment of our own situation after a good chat. Would recommend him to anyone looking for advice on buying a home.

January 24, 2025
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Thanks so much Christopher, delighted Patrick took great care of you! 🗝️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service

Patrick took all the worry and stress out of applying for a mortgage. He explained everything very clearly and helped us at every step. I cannot recommend his services highly enough. Thank you Patrick.

January 28, 2025
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thanks for the wonderful feedback Shelley ⭐

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