Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has extended its long-standing relationship with Coventry Building Society under a renewed five-year contract covering valuation services for residential and buy-to-let mortgage lending across the UK.
The agreement also incorporates Co-op Bank, which is now a subsidiary of Coventry Building Society. CSS will continue to provide valuation services as part of the Society’s mortgage lending activity.
Matthew Cumber, managing director at Countrywide Surveying Services, said: “Over the years, we’ve worked closely with Coventry Building Society to develop a valuation approach that balances efficiency with appropriate risk oversight. As property risk factors become more varied, whether that’s environmental considerations, changing property types or shifting market conditions, access to high-quality data and experienced professional judgement becomes even more important.
“The strength of long-standing relationships is that they create the foundation for continuous improvement, and we’re looking forward to building on our work with Coventry Building Society in the years ahead.”
Shelley Rodway, head of servicing mortgage operations at Coventry Building Society, said: “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Countrywide Surveying Services for a further five years. Their expertise, service quality and commitment to our customers have made them a valued partner, and we look forward to continuing our successful relationship.”
The renewed arrangement includes a focus on maintaining professional standards, adopting technology where it adds value and supporting robust property risk assessment throughout the lending process.