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Rated Excellent 4.67/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,759 product reviews

Average score of 4.67/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Reviews for Family Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Excellent Customer Service

Louise Taylor from FBS was extremely helpful

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Mortgages
Ronnie G 28th November 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Too busy !

Too busy to answer phone, too busy to answer emails, too busy to deal with enquiry, will try and get back to you in about... Too busy to answer phone, too busy to answer emails, too busy to deal with enquiry, will try and get back to you in about 4 days ! Could not get details or application enquiry off the website. This was an active investment enquiry ! Read more Read less

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Savings
Brighton B 10th October 2025

About Family Building Society

Family Building Society is a trading name of National Counties Building Society which has been looking after people's money and helping homebuyers since 1896.

From its headquarters in Epsom, Surrey, Family Building Society helps over 47,000 customers throughout England and Wales. Being a mutual means it’s owned by and run for the benefit of members. With no shareholders, all profits are put back into the Society.

Family Building Society offer a range of products across mortgages and savings.

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Showing 11 of 1759 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent Customer Service

Mortgages 28th November 2025

Louise Taylor from FBS was extremely helpful

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Mortgages 27th November 2025

Help with my question and helped me make the most of my mortgage

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Nicole, who dealt with my request to pass on my savi...

    Nicole, who dealt with my request to pass on my savings maturity instructions, was very efficient and pleasant. It was a much simpler process over... Nicole, who dealt with my request to pass on my savings maturity instructions, was very efficient and pleasant. It was a much simpler process over the phone than filling in the forms and posting them. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Mary D 27th November 2025
  • 5/5

    50 years between and still as helpful as ever.

    They have always been helpful in identifying the needs -v- the opportunities. Oddly they are my "buffers". They gave me my first mortgage in 1975 and now my last in 2025!

    {"display":"Andrew GP","full_name":"Andrew GP","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Andrew GP 27th November 2025
  • 5/5

    FBS IT support is second to none

    The Family Building Society had updated their internet banking system and seldom using it I had to re-register but got confused with passwords, etc., so... The Family Building Society had updated their internet banking system and seldom using it I had to re-register but got confused with passwords, etc., so called their IT help line. Nicole calmed me down, saw me through each possible error situation and got me going again. Her patience was admirable, especially after us waiting 5 mins for an email to arrive only for me to notice my broadband had disconnected. In my 70s I easily get irate when faced with computer probs but I was guided in a non-judgemental way with care and consideration. Three days later she called back to check I was happy. If only all companies were so efficient: I can see why they are called the Family Building Society. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Derek","full_name":"Derek","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Derek 27th November 2025
  • 5/5

    As per usual, the customer services were second to n...

    As per usual, the customer services were second to none. Such a breath of fresh air. Having had mortgages for the best part of 40... As per usual, the customer services were second to none. Such a breath of fresh air. Having had mortgages for the best part of 40 years, this company is by far the easiest company to deal with. Thank you!! Read more Read less

    {"display":"andrew m","full_name":"andrew m","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    andrew m 25th November 2025
  • 5/5

    I spoke to Guy.

    I spoke to Guy. Very professional and explained things very clearly. Took his time as I didn’t fully understand and explained the options available. Was... I spoke to Guy. Very professional and explained things very clearly. Took his time as I didn’t fully understand and explained the options available. Was very nervous to discuss daunting remortgaging but Guy made the experience great. Great customer service Guy! Thanks. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Diana","full_name":"Diana","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Diana 25th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Requested withdrawal from savings account

    Requested withdrawal from savings account 2.00pm, was in my bank by same day. always good service from Family BS last 10yrs. I am always reminded... Requested withdrawal from savings account 2.00pm, was in my bank by same day. always good service from Family BS last 10yrs. I am always reminded of how bank service used to be. Read more Read less

    {"display":"john g","full_name":"john g","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    john g 24th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Katherine Ambrose rang me back within a few minute's...

    Katherine Ambrose rang me back within a few minute's and guided me through setting up my e mail account

    {"display":"Ian H","full_name":"Ian H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Ian H 21st November 2025
  • 4/5

    good advice over the phone and suggestions as to the...

    good advice over the phone and suggestions as to the products

    {"display":"patrick vernon","full_name":"patrick vernon","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    patrick vernon 21st November 2025
  • 5/5

    Login help

    I had trouble logging in and was talked through the whole process over the phone. Lisa was able to deal with the transfer I was... I had trouble logging in and was talked through the whole process over the phone. Lisa was able to deal with the transfer I was trying to make over the phone. She was very helpful and patient. Thank you Read more Read less

    {"display":"AMC","full_name":"AMC","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    AMC 20th November 2025

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