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Newbury Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.80
Based on 1,341 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I found Newbury BS easy to deal with and professional. I found Newbury BS easy to deal with and professional. During the period of the mortgage we had no problems at all. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

*AVOID* Undervalued new build / cost £12k to leave them Newbury provided a self-build product and during the build and undervalued the build and refused to provide next tranche of cash so I had to take a pe... Read more Reviewed on: 24th October 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 (1341)

Additional short term mortgage

5
Very efficient advice and help from Luke Pummell and the team. The process went smoothly and the money was available on the chosen date. Reviewed on: 8th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback and for your kind words, we will be sure to let Luke and his team know. Thank you! Response date: 11th July 2022
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Perfection

5
I was a mortgage advisor for 30 years and Kate was exceptional. Said all the right things to be compliant and was just perfect. Reviewed on: 7th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Kate, who will be so pleased. Response date: 28th February 2023
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Very impressed

5
Just had an excellent product switch interview with kate. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand Reviewed on: 7th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Gillian - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Kate, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 8th July 2022
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Great service - thank you

5
Newbury Building Society were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish when applying for a mortgage for our new home. The icing on the cake was the very kind and thoughful 'New Home Suvival Box' of gifts which arrived on the day we completed our purchase. Thank you. Reviewed on: 7th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 8th July 2022
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Friendly and efficient: accessible by phone

5
The Society has been helpful from the start, right from before the mortgage was granted. It is always possible to speak to someone competent on the phone. They write sensible letter addressing one's personal situation. Everyone has been friendly. Reviewed on: 5th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Guy - thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 5th July 2022
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New lender

5
Great service and a lovely surprise welcome hamper. Well done Newbury. Reviewed on: 2nd July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it! Response date: 4th July 2022
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Recommended by our financial advisor.

4
Very efficient in organizing the mortgage. Communication throughout has been excellent. Reviewed on: 27th June 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - we appreciate the time taken to leave us a review, thank you. Response date: 28th June 2022
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Very pleased

5
Easy to apply for this remortgage over the phone. Very helpful, friendly lady. Reviewed on: 27th June 2022
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 June 2022
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Renewal of Mortgage Product

5
My telephone appointment was friendly, structured and informative. K Tingle gave the impression she really knew her field of expertise, giving me confidence to renew with NBS. Reviewed on: 27th June 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Dean - 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 Kayleigh, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 27th June 2022
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Remortgage of my property

5
I was pleased to find a Building Society willing to give me, a pensioner, a mortgage to help my children onto the property ladder. They were very prompt and helpful. Reviewed on: 27th June 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 27th June 2022
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