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Newbury Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 1,383 reviews, last reviewed 6th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

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Great customer service from human beings - both on t... Great customer service from human beings - both on the phone and by email Reviewed on: 6th May 2026
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1

Newbury Building Society Unhelpful We have had a mortgage with Newbury for years and have never missed a payment so when it came to renewing the mortgage for another 2 years they became... Read more Reviewed on: 4th January 2026
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Newbury Building Society have been in the mortgage industry for over 165 years.

Appointments with qualified mortgage advisers can be over the phone, videocall or in branch. Newbury Building Society can help with mortgages in a wide range of circumstances including first time buying, retirement, self employed and buy to let.

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Newbury Building Society Mortgages reviews (1383)

Really Helpful

5
Really helpful adviser answering all my questions regarding their products. Reviewed on: 11th March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 11th March 2024
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Professional, friendly and efficient.

5
NBS were pro active in informing us that our current deal was due to expire and invited us to contact them. It was easy to book a telephone appointment online and also easy to view all the possible deals online before the call. The best deal was discussed and agreed over the phone and the follow up paperwork was fast and efficient. Very impressed. Reviewed on: 9th March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Anne, we really appreciate it. Response date: 11th March 2024
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I came in to change my account

5
I came in to change my account and was seen by Deborah who was very helpful couldn’t have asked for more Reviewed on: 8th March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Maureen, we appreciate it and will be sure to share your comments with Deborah, who will be pleased to read them. Response date: 11th March 2024
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A very straight forward and simple process.

5
A very straight forward and simple process. The communication was clear and kept us up to date through out the process of applying for our mortgage and a nice welcome gift on arrival. Reviewed on: 3rd March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Louis, we appreciate it. Happy new home! Response date: 4th March 2024
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Most helpful mortgage provider I've come across

5
Answered call really quickly,listened to me and did everything they could to help even though it wasn't them that had caused a delay.Liaised with solicitors and myself above and beyond to get mortgage through asap.Most helpful company so far and I've used many different mortgage providers Reviewed on: 2nd March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave feedback, Elisabeth, we do appreicate it. Response date: 4th March 2024
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Excellent service time to explain all options

5
Excellent service, prepared to take the time and explain all options available with real term figures to enable you to make the best choice for yourselves and your current/future financial situation Reviewed on: 2nd March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Many, we appreciate it. Response date: 4th March 2024
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Personal Experience

5
I’ve had direct contact with Newbury Building Society that has been excellent throughout the entire process. Efficient, and always a quick response. Very impressive. Reviewed on: 1st March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Phil - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 1st March 2024
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Everything done in a timely reasonable way with clea...

5
Everything done in a timely reasonable way with clear emails as required Reviewed on: 28th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Steve - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 29th February 2024
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Lauren Dearlove was amazing.

5
Lauren Dearlove was amazing. She was so helpful. Reviewed on: 26th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Brooke - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Lauren, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 26th February 2024
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I was very impressed that Newbury were able to conta...

5
I was very impressed that Newbury were able to contact me on Saturday, which was really helpful for somebody who lived in Japan. Reviewed on: 24th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Paul, we appreciate it. Response date: 26th February 2024
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