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Newbury Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 1,308 reviews, last reviewed 13th Aug 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Our dealings with the Society have been excellent. Our dealings with the Society have been excellent. We have just had a mortgage review with Angela Bradshaw. She was extremely professional and clear... Read more Reviewed on: 13th August 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

2

On on completion day there were problems... On completion day, additional documents were needed from our conveyancer although we received a welcome email the day before telling us everything was... Read more Reviewed on: 14th February 2025
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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 (1309)

Excellent customer service

5
Whilst there were administrative difficulties in completing our mortgage, these did not relate to the customer service we received from the individuals we were dealing with. Throughout the remortgaging process, we were impressed with the knowledge, can-do, attitude, and efficiency of Jill Bennett, who was our lead point of contact. Many thanks, Jill. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we do appreciate it. We will sure to share your comments with Jill, who will be pleased to hear them. Response date: 19th May 2023
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Great service

4
Only problem was getting a solicitor on your panel Reviewed on: 15th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we really do appreciate it. We would like to be able to learn more about your feedback so that we can identify how we can do better, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you. Response date: 17th May 2023
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Very friendly customer service but slow times

4
I've had a great experience dealing with Newbury customer service, everyone is very friendly and I recieved a surprised house warming gift at my new home. It was a really lovely gesture. They were also able to offer me a mortgage when not many were able to in my situation. The only downside is that they can have slow response times so I was waiting about 2 weeks between communications to sort everything out. They were aware of the slow times and did apologise, I think they were overwhelmed at the time due to the market crisis. Thank you for helping me get my own home in difficult circumstances! Reviewed on: 12th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 15th May 2023
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Great first experience

5
I choose Newbury for my first ever mortgage for shared ownership property. They were very professional, polite great communication, helpful and also act promptly. I am very pleased with the great! Service and happy to be with Newbury. I when i moved into my new house, they even sent me a surprise hamper! Thank you very much! Newbury. Reviewed on: 7th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. We wish you all the best in your new home! Response date: 9th May 2023
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Generally a smooth transaction

4
This was a remortgage on an existing house, it all went pretty smoothly. The only issue we had was that we had to request the previous mortgage statement whilst on holiday, and then get paperwork signed and back within a really short period which was during bank holidays when there was no post. Would have been good to have got confirmation it had got there in time. We received a hamper in the post after the transaction was completed which was a nice touch, although we hadn't actually moved in to a new house! Reviewed on: 6th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 10th May 2023
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Good service

5
We got a good deal, and had great customer service. We were using some of the proceeds from our remortgage to buy a second property, and needed a rapid completion on the remortgage. Your team made this happen with very short notice. Reviewed on: 6th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 9th May 2023
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Remortgage

5
Got a great deal, and all staff I spoke to were very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Reviewed on: 5th May 2023
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Accessible and responsive advisors

5
I have been impressed with the timely responsiveness of all aspects of this remortgaging journey. In stark contrast to my previous mortgage provider. Newbury staff have been courteous and helpful-I’ve never felt like I’m asking or expecting too muchz Reviewed on: 5th May 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 5th May 2023
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Excellent Customer Service

5
Thank you Newbury! It was easy to book a telephone appointment and the mortgage advisor called on time. She was very friendly and personable and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. Documents were received promptly and query I had was dealt with in a friendly efficient manner. ..... and the mortgage rates are good too! Top notch service! Reviewed on: 28th April 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - we really do appreciate the time taken to leave us a review, thank you. Response date: 28th April 2023
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New mortgage deal

4
We arranged a new 3 year deal for our mortgage further to increase in interest rates. Reviewed on: 28th April 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 28th April 2023
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