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4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had a 5 year wait for planning we reached out to BuildStore to help with arranging finance. From the moment we were introduced to Attila he was so reassuring and patient in explaining all the o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good. Our dealings have been with our Account Manager Jen, who is quite possibly the chirpiest person to have ever left me a voicemail. Our case manager Stuart, has been professional through... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with BuildStore from start to finish. My case handler (Mike) was always available to help me and went above and beyond to assist in any issues that I may have had. If some... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thought the process of getting a mortgage, aged 63, would be very difficult. Build Store made it easy, cost effective and a good experience. I have to thank Shaun Smith, in particular, for helping m... See more

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Experts in Self Build, Renovation & Custom Build | We turn Homeowners into Homebuilders | Specialists in Land, Mortgages & Insurance, and Project Support


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

I was so happy with the service provided from BuildStore. James Park and Aysha Mill were both so helpful and very responsive throughout the process. I ended with a mortgage offer I was more than happy with. The process was smooth and completed quicker than expected. They were understanding and never judgemental of my situation. Their support did not end once I’d paid my commission after I received my offer. They were there until I completed. I would definitely recommend. Thank you.

3 October 2025
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We’re so pleased to hear that James and Aysha made the process smooth and you were supported throughout the journey. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending BuildStore!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t use them!!

Don’t use them!!! They do not care about you as a customer! They purely work to gain their commission and not to get you what you need. They refuse to acknowledge when they are wrong and you will get no apology for them being a complete shower.
NO STARS!!!!!

1 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant from start to finish

Brilliant from start to finish. Great communication and supported the whole mortgage process to perfection. Cannot recommend enough.

1 August 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and felt fully supported throughout your mortgage journey. Our team takes pride in delivering clear communication and a smooth process from start to finish. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent advice and support throughout the mortgage process.

Although a large organisation, large organisations depend on the people at the sharp end dealing with clients. So often the facet dealt with poorly is communication , both within the organisation and with the client.
A caring attitude toward the client is also very much valued for those in the often bewildering process of obtaining a mortgage.
Having successfully helped navigate me through the delicate process of gaining funding for a self build project whilst maintaining my own home I have been more than impressed with Buildloan.
In particular Shaun Smith and Fiona Robb have been professional throughout the process and presented information in an user friendly form.
The help has continued after the completion of the mortgage when further information was required from the solicitors and underwriters.
The only slight but good humoured discord has centred on the quality of rugby played by our respective nations.

10 September 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

We’re thrilled to hear how positive your experience was and that Shaun and Fiona provided such professional, clear, and supportive guidance throughout your application. It’s wonderful to know our team could help navigate the complexities. It’s exactly the service we aim to provide. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A very unresponsive service. My caseworker 'disappeared' for months and I could not access funds.

This company (BuildLoan aka BuildStore) is a terrible entity to deal with. Their communications are poor at the best of times, partly due to the interface through their portal which makes it difficult to track conversations, resulting in a lot of repetition and tail chasing. Case workers are liable to go offline at no notice for weeks at a time, leaving you with no access to advice or funds. I have been waiting for more than 9 weeks for a request for funds to be passed to the mortgage lender. This delay in processing is costing me a lot of money. It is impossible to get an update from BuildLoan/BuildStore.

12 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication throughout

Proactive, maintained good communication throughout, couldn't ask for much more.

26 August 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Hi Ben

Thank you for your review. We’re so pleased to hear that you found our communication clear and proactive throughout the process. Our team always aims to keep clients fully informed and ensure everything progresses efficiently. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shaun smith has been an asset to…

Shaun smith has been an asset to buildstore with his clear communication and ensuring the correct mortgage for my self build. I can’t thank him enough for all his help securing me the best mortgage for my needs.

Thanks again Elizabeth Connon

25 July 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that Shaun was able to support you and secure the right mortgage for your needs. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to him and he’ll be thrilled to hear it!

Wishing you all the best with your project,
The BuildStore Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support throughout

Excellent support throughout, in acquiring an Agreement in Principle for our my build mortgage.
Very quick at responding and offered invaluable advice along the way.

20 June 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Hi Paul,

Thank you so much for your review. We're really glad to hear you felt well-supported. Helping our clients feel confident and informed is exactly what we aim for, so it's great to know we delivered that for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good advice throughout

Really good advice throughout and explained things in a very clear way. Our circumstances were quite complicated but they found the best route for us.

1 June 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear that you felt supported and everything was explained clearly. We're glad we could help find the right solution for your circumstances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class support and advise…

First class support and advise throughout the build.

22 May 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Hi Mark. We're delighted to have supported you throughout your self-build journey and are thrilled to have been part of your project. Your feedback means a great deal to us. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Impressed with Buildstore - would recommend

Very impressed with Buildstore and the service they provided - would definitely recommend. We initially dealt with Stuart who was very helpful, informative, knowledgeable and provided good advice for us. We were then assigned to Gordon with Nigel helping whilst Gordon was on holiday - both again were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a tight timescale and all the team supported to help progress things as quickly and efficiently as they could.

24 April 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thanks for sharing Claire, we really appreciate you taking the time to feedback your positive experience with Buildstore. It's wonderful to know that Stuart, Gordon, and Nigel all provided you with helpful, informative, and knowledgeable service. We're especially pleased that the team was able to support you in meeting your tight timescale. We strive to make the self-build process as smooth and efficient as possible, and your feedback is a great encouragement. Thank you for your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company

Brilliant company, have been invaluable in helping us navigate self build finance as well be the liaison between the lender and us challenges inevitably arose.

Special mention to Kristi who has been excellent!

23 April 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

We're so glad Buildstore has been invaluable in helping you navigate the complexities of self-build finance and act as a liaison between you and the lender. It's exactly what we aim to do, especially when challenges inevitably arise during a self-build project.

A special mention to Kristi is well-deserved, and we're delighted to know she provided you with excellent service. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you for your positive feedback Ray!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended - couldn't have done it without them!

Buildstore guided us through the complete house-build financing process from start to finish. They were on hand to offer any help and advice we needed, and we couldn't have gone through this journey without their help! Many thanks to the whole Buildstore team!

17 April 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

It's wonderful to hear that Buildstore was such a valuable support throughout your build. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience and are so pleased that our team could provide the guidance and advice you needed. Thank you Rory.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What an absolute waste of space

What an absolute waste of space. I took out a mortgage with Chorley BS, but unfortunately I had to deal with build loan for stage releases. The portal is a waste of space, when you can access it. Questions make no sense and very poor English. They ask you to sign docs but you end up chasing your tail trying to find something to sign only to end up where you started. Such a waste of time and mortgage companies should look else where. AVOID BUILD LOAN and BUILD STORE (same company)

29 September 2024
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Reply from BuildStore

Hi Craig, we’re sorry to hear you were frustrated by our customer portal. I can see that someone from our Customer Support Team has already been in contact and hopefully resolved your issues.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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Pretty straight for the vast majority of process over the last 3 years. Slight challenges when you build out of the "traditional" sequence. ie fitting a kitchen and doors before you finished plaster boarding the whole house.

31 March 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thanks for your feedback, Adam. We're glad we could help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A breath of Fresh Air

My son was at the bottom of a buyer chain in which BuildLoan was providing financing. The pressure was intense, because we were racing to complete the purchase before the Stamp Duty deadline of the 31st March. If it didn’t complete within that timeline then my son would have been unable to buy the house of his dreams. Michael Cartwright of BuildLoan was a total breath of fresh air. He was responsive, professional and honest. He kept us appraised of progress at all times - which kept us sane during a very stressful period. It’s clear that he cares deeply about the people who he deals with and that is a sign of excellent customer service. Buying a house for the first time is one of life’s biggest decisions. It’s a time when you need someone like Michael on your side. A huge thank you for helping us to wrestle our purchase over the line.

31 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Team.

Buildstore have been absolutely fantastic in helping us to secure our loan. We came across a few hurdles but the whole team really helped us to get it over the line.
My wife and I can't thank everyone enough!
We highly recommend Buildstore and we would use them and the team again.

12 March 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thank you, Robert, for your kind words! We’re so pleased that our team could support you and your wife in securing your loan, even through the challenges. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Wishing you all the best with your project!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service.

I was so pleased with the way our loan was handled. From start to finish the two people who dealt with it were professional, informative and knowledgeable. But what made this such a good experience for me was that they both went the extra mile to make sure that things ran smoothly. They always returned calls and made helpful suggestions, nothing was too much trouble. Exceptional service, thank you both.

28 February 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thank you for your feedback! We're so pleased to hear that our team provided a smooth and supportive experience. Going the extra mile for our clients is always our goal, and we’re delighted we could help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service by Buildloan

Great service by Buildloan, its a really useful way to get a mortgage on a property conventional mortgages wont touch. Great communication and easy customer portal, I dealt mostly with Tommy Walker who was great but everyone else I spoke with seemed very helpful.

5 March 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thank you for your feedback! It’s great to hear that our service and customer portal made the process easier for you. Tommy and the team are always here to help! Wishing you all the best with your project!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don't hesitate to use Buildstore!

Our self build would simply not have even started without the fantastic services of the BuildStore Team. From our initial meeting with Tom Sherry at the NSBRC, who put everything in a very considered and straightforward approach, which gave us huge confidence that 'we could actually do this'... to then moving onto Shaun Smith who gave an equally personal approach, breaking down the process into friendly,  non-jagoned details on what we should do and when we need to do it . I can highly recommend this team to anyone looking for self build finance advice and planning 

5 March 2025
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Reply from BuildStore

Thank you for your amazing feedback! We're so pleased that Tom, Shaun, and the team could provide the guidance and confidence you needed to start your self-build journey. It’s fantastic to hear that our approach made the process clear and manageable for you. Wishing you all the best with your project!

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