Independent Mortgage Brokers in East Kilbride & Glasgow

Whole-of-market mortgage and protection advice for first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers, and the self-employed. Honest guidance, outstanding service.

We're with you every step of the way.

Buying a home or remortgaging can feel overwhelming. We make it simple. Your Next Step is an independent mortgage and insurance broker based in East Kilbride, serving clients across Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, and all of Scotland.

With four experienced advisors and over 1,000 mortgages arranged for families across the UK, we search the whole market to find the right deal for your circumstances — not just a good deal, but the best one available to you.

No jargon. No pressure. Just honest advice with a friendly face.

📞 01355 511068

📧 Hello@YNSmortgage.com

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Our mortgage & Protection Services

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    Mortgage & Lending advice

    From first-time buyer mortgages to buy-to-let and specialist lending, we tailor our advice to your goals and guide you through every stage of the process.

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    Insurance services

    Your home is your most important asset. We help protect it — and the people inside it — with life insurance, income protection, critical illness cover, and more.

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    East Kilbride & Glasgow mortgages

    Proud to be based in East Kilbride and trusted by hundreds of local families. We know the area, we know the market, and we're right here when you need us.

  • 1,000+

    Mortgages arranged for families across the UK

  • ⭐️ 5

    Reviews on TrustPilot and Google

  • 100%

    Independent, whole-of-market advice

  • 4

    Expert advisors ready to help

What Our Clients Say

  • "Working with Your Next Step made our selling and buying process easy and stress free. We can't recommend the team enough!"

    Abbie, first time buyer

  • "As a business owner, I was worried about the mortgage process. Your Next Step made everything feel super easy and nothing was a bother."

    Rebecca, self-employed

  • "Over six months of house hunting they stayed engaged, found us the best deal, and worked with our new build developer to make it a reality."

    Praveen, first time buyer

Meet the Team

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    Alan Mackenzie

    Founder

    Alan, Director of Your Next Step, is an experienced Mortgage Broker focused on honest advice, personal service, and long-term client relationships. He leads a team committed to trust, professionalism, and making the process smooth and simple.

    📞 07548 460038
    📧 Alan@YNSmortgage.com

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    Patrick Durkin

    Mortgage and insurance broker

    Patrick is a skilled Mortgage & Protection Broker who offers friendly, clear advice. He helps clients buy, move, remortgage, and secure the right protection, making the process simple and stress-free.

    📞 07397 123509
    📧 Patrick@YNSmortgage.com

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    Chris Urqhuart

    Mortgage and insurance broker

    With 16+ years’ experience, Chris specialises in remortgages and protection, offering clear advice and a client-first approach. Known for building strong relationships, he makes the process smooth and stress-free.

    📞 07539 966919
    📧 Chris@YNSmortgage.com

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    Lynn Sweeney

    Client relationship manager

    As Client Relationship Manager at Your Next Step, I combine a mortgage broker background with a passion for exceptional client care — streamlining operations, building lasting relationships, and always putting clients' best interests first.

    📞 07375 653423
    📧 Lynn@YNSmortgage.com

Ready to take your next step?

Whether you're just starting to think about buying or you're ready to move, we'd love to help. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation initial chat with one of our advisors.