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Do all lenders use the same Surveyor Panel?

Moneynovice
Moneynovice Posts: 24 Forumite
in Mortgages & endowments
Hi,

Does anyone know which surveyors are linked to which lenders? I have had a shocking valuation by Countrywide which has halted my application through Nationwide.

I need the next valuation to be carried out by a different firm, is this possible or likely?

Thanks as always :)

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Depending on the locality may well be the same firm of surveyors.
  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,761 Forumite
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    These valuations get panelled out and, although Lender prefer certain valuers, where busy cases can still be passed on to another firm and end up with Countrywide again.


    Speak to your broker.
    I am a Mortgage Broker

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,315 Forumite
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    Conversation should have continued here;-

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5571898

    I'd say there's a 99% chance HSBC will instruct Countrywide as IIRC Countrywide is survey/valuation and legal services partner.
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
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