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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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.
31 Strathmore House, G74 1JN, East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Alan was excellent, kept me updated every step of the way & explained things in a straightforward manner without jargon.
He was really approachable, friendly & knowledgeable.
Would definitely recommend.

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Patrick Durkin & Alan Mackenzie from Your Next Step deserves high praise for their exceptional support. Patrick was incredibly helpful and empathetic, providing clear explanations and great communication throughout the process. Patrick kept me informed at every step and responded to my queries promptly. I would highly recommend to friends and family, the service was amazing and he was so friendly! An absolute pleasure to deal with, can’t thank - Your Next Step enough they have made purchasing our first home so much easier! Thank you both for your incredible service!!

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Alan was a great help when purchasing our first home. He made the whole process very smooth and a lot less complicated. He was always on hand to answer any questions we had no matter how little or big. He offers great communication and great advice. We couldn’t recommend him enough!

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Patrick Durkin Mortgage Advisor, Your Next Step deserves high praise for his exceptional support. He was incredibly helpful and empathetic, providing clear and thorough explanations throughout the process. Patrick kept me informed
at every step and responded to my queries promptly. 10/10 service and I would highly recommend to friends and family. An absolute pleasure to deal with, can’t thank him enough!

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Thank you YNSMortgage for helping us secure our first home. You made the entire process so seamless and stress-free. We were delighted to have partnered with you in this journey. Really appreciate the patience with which you explained everything to us and answered all our queries. What we really liked is the promptness with which you responded to us each and every time we reached out to you. Thank you once again for the support.

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Allan McKenzie has been amazingly helpful, efficient and just such a kind, down to earth and lovely guy.
He's been so reassuring and always so quick to assist me with everything I've needed help with and even amazing during times when I was having difficulty understanding jargon and just needed information broken down and explained in a way I could easily understand. His customer service skills are just amazing and he's so easy to talk to. I was feeling quite overwhelmed selling and buying a new property and Allan was always so quick to resolve any issues I was having, offer great advice and I never once felt like a bother to him at all despite being a Nightshift worker and my schedule being all over the place. He's incredibly efficient at his job and has honestly made this process infinitely easier. I can't thank him enough.

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Excellent service, made buying my house stress free, lovely friendly staff

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I honestly couldn't thank Alan and Patrick enough. It was mine and my boyfriends first time buying and we were so lost. I had an unusual circumstance that I thought would prevent me from getting a morgatge for a few years, but they were excellent. We got a DIP that same afternoon after having spoken to Alan. The application process with Patrick was so quick and smooth. Everything was pain free!

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As a first time buyer, I couldn’t have asked for a better service from Your Next Step in helping me secure a mortgage. From the first phone call, my broker Patrick was informative and helpful in explaining how their processes work, and he continued to be there for me every step of the way. Not only do Your Next Step provide a quality and efficient service, but the customer service aspect made me feel assured and confident that I was getting the best deal possible. Patrick worked around the clock to ensure the best possible outcome and I am so thankful for his service which led to an excellent mortgage offer that suited my financial availability. I would highly recommend Your Next Step to anyone looking for a mortgage and would give them more than 5 stars if I could!

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Alan and Patrick both are so reachable and answered all my queries. When I first contacted Your Next Step, I found that I was not eligible for a mortgage because of the residency requirement, but even knowing that Alan answered all my queries and discussed everything without losing any interest. Once I became eligible, I returned to Alan itself. Patrick took over my application, communicated whenever I required and ultimately got my mortgage offer. I can't thank enough both Alan and Patrick.

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We have been dealing with YNS for a number of months now through the ups and downs of looking for a new home. Throughout, Alan and the team have been absolutely first class, helping us through every step of the process. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.

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I was referred to Alan by my friend after a bad experience with another Mortgage Advisor. My experience with Your Next Step was like night and day and I can't recommend them enough. The service was friendly, efficient and informative. After months, of uncertainty, things are moving in the right direction and it's all thanks to Your Next Step!

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Alan was amazing, very informative and made the whole process of buying our first home very smooth. He answered any queries we had in detail and was in regular contact throughout, would highly recommend using Your Next Step !

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Great experience, Alan went above and beyond to make sure we were supported and informed along the way. Especially helpful was how Alan liaised with our converyancer to make sure the mortgage offer was sorted speedily.

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Alan Mackenzie has been very helpful all through out my experience with him. I recommend him for any mortgage advice needed! 👍🏼

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Felt like the process was made easier and I didn’t have to stress too much about it and Patrick was always there when I needed any help or if I was confused about anything, overall it was a very good experience

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Alan MacKenzie was recommended to me as I was looking to re-structure my mortgage. I wasn't disappointed. Alan worked with pace and his communication was excellent After a few conversations he was able to switch our mortgage onto a product with improved rates and provide valuable guidance for future mortgage options. Due to his expertise I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his first class service. Chris Anderson

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Alan was really personably and on hand, made a daunting first time buying experience overall easy peasy

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Alan at Your Next Step to set up a remortgage, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, he demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and a deep understanding of the mortgage industry.
Alan took the time to assess my current financial situation and understand my goals for remortgaging. He provided expert advice on the best options available to me, ensuring that I fully understood the terms and implications of each choice.
Throughout the process, communication was excellent. Alan kept me informed every step of the way, promptly responding to any questions or concerns I had. His attention to detail and proactive approach made the entire process smooth and hassle-free.
Thanks to Alan, I was able to secure a remortgage that not only met my immediate needs but also aligned with my long-term financial goals. I highly recommend Your Next Step services to anyone considering remortgaging. With their expertise and dedication, you can trust that you're in good hands.

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If I could give YNS / Alan 10 stars I would!
I had a complex mortgage structure which Alan simplified and got the best possible deal on. His expertise was invaluable and it was a pleasure to deal with him. 10/10 and I will certainly be coming back to YNS in future!

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