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

First Time Buyer & Your Next Step

As a first time buyer, Your Next Step made the process easy and stress free. Great communication and Alan is very experienced in the industry. Would highly recommend to anyone.

April 11, 2023
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Thanks a lot for the amazing review Eve, wishing you many happy years in your new home 🏡😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

I recently worked with Alan at Your Next Step who impressed me with his exceptional level of service. He was extremely efficient, responding to my queries promptly and keeping me informed throughout the entire process. His attention to detail was also impeccable, ensuring that all necessary documents were in order and that I fully understood all aspects of the mortgage application.

Alan was also able to source competitive rates. He took the time to shop around and find the best possible deal for my situation, and I was able to secure a mortgage at a rate that I was extremely happy with.

Overall, I would highly recommend Alan at Your Next Step to anyone looking for secure a mortgage/remortgage.

March 29, 2023
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thanks very much for the amazing feedback, we've loved helping you to secure a new deal on your mortgage! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company to deal with

Really engaging from the offset - Great to have a good conversation around the needs and also the financial implications this time around given the current interest rates. Alan listened to everything we had concerns about and came up with a great option. Even then we were able to tweak that to suit even more. Loads of messages through the process making it feel really customer focused and that we were individuals not just another case. Would highly recommend.

February 16, 2023
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Thanks a lot for such a brilliant review, Simon. You have been a pleasure to help, please shout our name to your friends and family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'd recommend Your Next Step to anyone…

I'd recommend Your Next Step to anyone looking for a mortgage broker. Alan answered every question we had throughout the whole process of buying a house, and took the stress out of the paperwork. Great and knowledgeable service.

March 22, 2023
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thanks a lot for the lovely words, Jen! It's been a delight to assist you through the process of buying your first home, we wish you the very best! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient, friendly and great communication

Alan was incredibly helpful and efficient in his communications. He set out the process for remortgaging and kept me up to speed with every step, even pulling together a case on our behalf to get a better deal from the lender. He was very pleasant and personable and I'll definitely be using him again.

March 6, 2023
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thank you very much Lindsey, I am so please we got there with your offer, it's been a pleasure and we'll speak soon! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 Mortgage Broker - Would Recommend

Alan has made the whole mortgage buying process so simple for me! He's been on-hand to help with any queries that I've had and has been invaluable source in the last few months. I didn't know where to begin but he was so knowledgeable and sorted so many things out for me. I'd definitely recommend Your Next Step.

March 6, 2023
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Thank you very much Teresa, it's been amazing helping you with your first ever home, we're buzzing for you!! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy to have found YNM!

Happy to have found Alan, he has been great at explaining all the small details, and persistent in getting the best deal possible. It has been a pleasure to work with him, and I shall be returning as a repeat customer in the near future!

February 28, 2023
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Thank you very much Rebecca, it's been a real pleasure helping you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend YourNextStep

Alan was so helpful and understanding throughout the whole process and managed to find me an excellent deal and with a quick turnaround too. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

January 6, 2023
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thank you so much for the great review Caroline, we really appreciate it! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Alan !!

Alan has been unbelievably helpful throughout the whole mortgage application process. he’s been there every step of the way and left no questions big or small unanswered. we’ve had constant communication with him through email, whatsapp groupchat and had multiple phone calls to discuss our options and to provide us with constant updates. in the current market, Alan managed to secure us an amazing deal. honestly don’t think i’d trust another person to guide us through this process as it has been stressful but with alan guiding us we have been put at ease. would HIGHLY recommend everyone i know who’s looking to get a new home to use alan as their mortgage advisor !!

December 16, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thank you so much Morgan, it has been a real pleasure and we really appreciate the AMAZING feedback!! 😃

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First home

Alan was absolutely brilliant in helping us buy our first home. He provided constant communication throughout the entire process and made it as simple as possible for us. Alan is a top guy! Highly recommended.

December 16, 2022
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Thanks a lot Rory, it's been a pleasure helping you buy your first home!! 😃

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan made getting my mortgage a stress…

Alan made getting my mortgage a stress free and enjoyable experience. Kept in touch to keep me updated at every step throughout the process. Will definitely be recommending YNS to all my friends and family.
Thanks again Alan!

December 18, 2022
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Thanks a lot Craig, it's been a pleasure helping you buy your first home! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan made getting my first mortgage a…

Alan made getting my first mortgage a breeze from start to finish. Always at the other end of the phone to answer all my questions, however silly they may have been!
Highly recommend YNS, the service provided was flawless.

December 18, 2022
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Thanks a lot Sheona, it's been a pleasure helping you buy your first home! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly highly recommend 'your…

I would highly highly recommend 'your next step' when it comes to anything to do with mortgages. Alan is incredibly friendly, deeply knowledgeable and very insightful. I was kept informed at every stage which was very important to me. He was always contactable and would respond to any communication by myself very rapidly. I would trust no one else with mortgage matters.

December 2, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, it's been an absolute pleasure helping!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

The service I received from Your Next Step was fantastic. Alan was always on hand to advise me about my remortgage, explain the different options available and answer any questions I had.
He was very accommodating arranging over the phone consultations at times that best suited me. His professionalism and expertise was superb.

November 17, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

Many thanks for the great review and your feedback, I greatly appreciate it :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An outstanding and speedy service!

An outstanding and speedy service. Would highly recommend Alan at Your Next Step for anyone requiring support around the mortgage process.

I was apprehensive about my re-mortgage coming up - with the mortgage rates as they currently are - but Alan’s knowledge was second to none. He had offers over to me quickly and his assistance throughout the whole process was top-notch. He definitely turned what could be a stressful task into a breeze. Thanks for all your help Alan!

November 11, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thanks very much Liam, it was an absolute pleasure!! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Alan at Your Next Step!

Alan at Your Next Step has been AMAZING to work with! The process was smooth, hassle free and actioned with complete confidence. Alan was incredibly helpful and made me feel at ease from start to finish. The process was super quick given the changes to interest rates so the speed of action is very much appreciated! The communication we received was excellent and I never felt like even 1 (of my many) questions were silly. First class service and I will certainly be using again in the future and recommending Alan to friends and family :)

October 7, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thank you very much for the wonderful review, Stacey! It was an absolute pleasure and you know where I am if you need anything else 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant and very informative service!!

We were really nervous about dealing with our re-mortgage because of frequent news bulletins about rates increasing. We reached out to Alan at Your Next Step, who put our mind at ease, helped us to understand what was going on with the market and explained all our options. We’ve now secured a long-term fixed rate, on a better deal than we expected, and have upgraded our critical illness package onto a much better policy. We are delighted with Alan’s help and support, I would highly recommend Your Next Step for your mortgage and protection needs, 10/10

October 20, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

Thank you for the amazing feedback, it's been a pleasure to help you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If only all Mortgage advisors were like Alan

Alan made renewing our mortgage so straightforward and stress free in such hectic times. He was extremely well informed about all the current products on the market. Any questions we had, Alan was there to answer promptly and efficiently. We had been dreading sorting this out and Alan made it a very, dare I say it, pleasant experience!
Myself and my partner have both agreed that Alan will be our go to guy for all things mortgages in the future.
If you decide to go with Alan at Your Next Step you will NOT be disappointed!!!

October 14, 2022
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Reply from Your Next Step

I love this review, Alison! Thank you very much, it was a pleasure helping you 😁

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