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Client reviews

Review from verified client

May, 2020

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Based in Lancashire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

New home

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Superb service, great advice and completely hassle free from the start. Chris is absolutely superb and I highly recommend him & Manchester money, first class service. Thanks for all your help

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes 100%.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, seamless from start to finish. I will use Chris again for any financial advice I ever need.

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May, 2020

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Based in Lancashire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

To obtain a joint mortgage but had previous debt that i still owed.

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

From start to finish Manchester money are fantastic... they keep in touch with you all the time with updates and progress of your mortgage application. They have even emailed me out of hours which proves that there customer care is 100 percent. I would recommend this service to new or existing mortgage applications, Chris and Victoria were my professional mortgage advisors but at the end of the process I now consider them friends.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes they have helped me every step of the way and given me brilliant advice and guidance.

What could they have done better?

nothing perfect in every way !!!!

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May, 2020

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Based in Cumbria

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

We need a mortgage and and had bad credit. So needed advice

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

I really didn't think I could get a Mortgage due to bad credit. But Manchester money were able to advise me and get me a Mortgage. The services was first class,they were always available on the phone and were forthcoming with advice. Great service and would highly recommended them

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes very happy

What could they have done better?

Nothing he was excellent

Review from verified client

April, 2020

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Based in Merseyside

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I had a CCJ

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris is amazing and has the patience of a saint wouldn’t use any body else. 5*****

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

YES

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April, 2020

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Based in Essex

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

We were buying a house and needed mortgage advice

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris is fantastic, every time we have had to sort out a mortgage he has been totally there for us. Efficient, helpful, informative and knowledgable. Great advisor and always gets a great deal! Thanks Chris for your help.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Totally and every time we renew the same high standard is achieved

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

April, 2020

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Based in Fife

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Required a larger home.

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris and his team were extremely helpful in assisting me to find the right mortgage. They kept me informed of the full application and the stage it was at which definitely helps during an anxious time. 8 weeks later we were in our new home happy and settled!! If anyone is looking for financial advice for their next/first mortgage no matter where you live in the UK (I’m in Scotland) then I would recommend Manchester Money!

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

No, contact from Chris and his team were great and handled everything promptly and clearly stated all information.

Review from verified client

April, 2020

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Based in West Yorkshire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I was looking to get a mortgage

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

5* isn’t enough if I could give more I really would. Chris and Vic have been absolutely fantastic as buying a house is the biggest purchase you will ever make and they have both made the process ridiculously easy. Thank you again !

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes I have just waiting for the whole completion of the mortgage to be finished off

What could they have done better?

No I don’t think there is anything else what could of been done better

Review from verified client

April, 2020

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Based in Manchester

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

My work contract was unusual and I decided to seek advice just in case.

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris helped me find a mortgage that would suit my current living and work circumstances, and he found a perfect one. I was/am employed on a fixed term contract which offers a level of uncertainty especially when looking for a mortgage but Chris provided lots of advice in a very quick and efficient manner.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

We ended up completing in record time and Chris was there during every stage, offering advice and contacting the lender when unforeseen circumstances arose. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and Chris was very straightforward when providing information and I felt very well looked after.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, Chris was great.

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April, 2020

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Based in Lanarkshire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

we were looking for a remortgage

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

excellent. super helpful. Fast to answer any questions we had. Found us the perfect remortgage. highly recommended Thank you

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

nothing everything was perfect and ran smoothly

Review from verified client

April, 2020

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Based in Lancashire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Purely for best offering which resulted in great value for money.

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

From start to finish, excellent professional assistance all round. Manchester money found our best mortgage option with minimal fuss and the follow on communication was very good. Would strongly recommend to all.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Most certainly.

What could they have done better?

I can’t fault MM in anyway, most helpful from start to finish and even on completion they were the first to ensure all had been completed to our satisfaction.

Review from verified client

April, 2020

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Based in Lancashire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Always used Chris for Mortgage Renewals at the end of fixed terms

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Vic and Chris were absolutely excellent with my case and I would recommend them to anyone looking to broker a better Mortgage. I will never use anybody else, See you again when my next renewal is due guys : )

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes 100%

What could they have done better?

I wouldn't have said anything could have been done better to be honest. Everything was dealt with from start to finish and strong intervention with the solicitor when needed.

Review from verified client

December, 2014

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Based in West Yorkshire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris is extremely professional. My mortgage was approved within a week from filling out the application. Chris is well informed of mortgage products and suggested the best product for me. It gave me the best interest rate for the length of term I was looking for. Chris was quick to get back to me when additional information was needed by the mortgage provider. I was very impressed with the service and would definitely recommend Chris if you are looking for the best mortgage to suit your needs and the process to run as smoothly as possible so that you have no worries.

Review from verified client

December, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris was fantastic in helping myself and my wife buy our first house. We didnt know much about what was involved and chris talked us through every step. Unlike a lot of people he always returned calls and was on the ball to ensure things moved smoothly. We completed our sale after 5 weeks and without someone like chris im sure it would have taken longer. Cant fault the guy. Good to deal with, got us a cracking mortgage and helped us every step. I highly recommend him and will do to friends and family

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

November, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris has been an excellent mortgage broker and has gone above and beyond to help us complete on a property. He is always available and very flexible and has really made what is potentially a stressful time as easy and relaxed as possible. From our first meeting with him to up to completion he has been superb and I would highly recommend him to any friends or colleagues. I think one of Chris's greatest skills is being very quick to communicate and respond to queries. He also is able to convey somewhat complex information in an easy to understand way. He is also a very prompt worker and he sorted out our mortgage quickly when we were under pressure from the builder. Overall it has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Chris and I will certainly use him again for any future business.

What could they have done better?

No Chris has been brilliant in everything we have needed him for.

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October, 2014

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Lovely guy, really helpful and genuine. So far has made my first time buyer experience stress free! Would highly recommend

Review from verified client

October, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

He explains thing in a simple and easy manner and finds good products for you

What could they have done better?

He is pretty much spot on

Review from verified client

October, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

he is very quick to sort a mortgage out and get things moving. from application to getting mortgage accepted took just over a week. stress free experience and friendly person to deal with

Review from verified client

September, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris has a friendly approach to his clients, he is upfront and honest. We went through all our details and requirements with him. He explained everything to us including risks and with us being first time buyers calmed our nerves!! He was always available if we had any questions/ queries. He gave us recommendations and always tried to sort out the best deal for us. I would say that Chris is great value for money.

What could they have done better?

Not really, he was great - he went above and beyond

Review from verified client

September, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris was very helpful and made our unique and complicated mortgage process run very smoothly. He was always available to answer questions and if we couldn't get hold of him he would always return calls and respond to emails quickly. A very friendly and likeable manner was also appreciated. I would have no hesitation is using Chris again in the future and would highly recommend him.

Review from verified client

August, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

I was a first time buyer who had previously had an adverse credit history, with only a 5-10% deposit. Chris was very knowledgeable on the products available and only approached lenders who he knew would be likely to approve my application. I knew little about mortgages and income/life cover but found the whole process was explained in lay terms and made easy to understand. Buying a house is said to be quite stressful but I found that the service I received from Chris and his team made the whole process quite effortless.

What could they have done better?

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Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in West Yorkshire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Good service

Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris guided us through the process of buying our first house. Not only did he help us find the best mortgage for our requirements he also served as a central point of contact for all parties involved. This eased our stress considerably and ensured that our move went smoothly. He went above and beyond what was asked of him and we would definitely recommend him to other first time buyers.

What could they have done better?

We honestly can't think of anything he could have done better.

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July, 2014

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Based in West Yorkshire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris was very friendly, efficient and professional throughout the process of remortgaging our house, very pleased with his service throughout.

Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in London

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

provided mortgage advice for myself and partner for a new house in London. Full service provided including solicitors and insurance quotes at very competitive prices.

What could they have done better?

n/a - extremely happy with service provided

Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Always kept us updated regularly. Found the best services suited to us. Took away a lot of the stress and hassle in purchasing a property. Always felt he was doing his best and really felt he was on ourside, above and beyond the expected service.

What could they have done better?

Thought about it honestly, and hand on heart couldn't come up with a negative.

Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Clear explanations, friendly service, quick response to queries, keen to find the best price for my needs.

Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

An honest approach with no pressure to buy any particular product. A real helping hand for myself and my partner towards the difficult task of choosing a 95% mortgage.

What could they have done better?

Nothing so far. I am very pleased.

Review from verified client

July, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Christopher was brilliant for us, he explained everything in detail in a way we understood which I think is very important when dealing with a financial advisor.

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July, 2014

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Based in West Yorkshire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris was always on hand throughout a very lengthy buying process. He was always at the end of a phone to give me and my fiance advice for months before we actually found a house and had an offer accepted. Considering he wasn't guaranteed to receive our business at this stage you would have thought he wouldn't have made the time, but no matter what time of day (within reason) he was always available and on the occasions when he was busy or with another client, he always called us back, without fail.

What could they have done better?

I can genuinely think of no area in which our service from Chris could have been improved. He went above and beyond the call of duty and always managed to answer any mortgage related queries we had, as well as making several impartial suggestions, which have saved us money and a lot of hassle.

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July, 2014

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Based in West Yorkshire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Very importantly, in my opinion, Chris "gets back to you" to keep you updated as to where things are at. He also helps if you are struggling to understand something.

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July, 2014

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Based in Lancashire

How has Christopher Barker helped you?

Chris was amazing and never to busy to help with any issue or question I had, I received great advice and was helped with a fantastic mortgage which was very swift also

What could they have done better?

Chris goes above & beyond he couldn't do any more