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Santander retains Countrywide as primary surveyor
Countrywide has renewed its contract with Santander to remain the bank’s primary valuation provider in a five-year agreement.
This follows a partnership between the two companies in 2019, where Santander joined the surveyor firm to offer HomeFact, a mortgage product for first-time buyers with a free condition report.
Paul Wareham, managing director of business to business at Countrywide, said: “This renewal represents faith in our proposition and we will continue working innovatively with Santander to deliver a consistently great service for the bank and its customers.”
David House, chief surveyor, head of residential valuation at Santander UK, added: “The appointment of Countrywide Surveying Services as lead valuer is well deserved and a reflection of the ongoing strength of our relationship.
“Their service to the bank and its customers during this challenging year has been outstanding. I look forward to our future collaboration in enhancing the customer experience and bringing innovative projects to market.”
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