Just Retirement appoints Countrywide as valuation panel manager
Share
Countrywide Surveying Services has been appointed by Just Retirement to the role of valuation panel manager, which begins this month.
The appointment follows a successful tender process for Countrywide, which involved competition from several valuer firms.
Chris Shaw, chief surveyor at Countrywide, says: “As one of the leading companies operating in the equity release market, we are delighted to extend our relationship with this appointment. Winning this contract further demonstrates the value of our unique tablet PC technology and our continued belief in using our own national network of employed surveyors to set high standards in the industry.
“We look forward to working with Just Retirement in the coming months and years and adding increased value to their customer proposition.”
David Cooper, marketing and distribution director at Just Retirement, says: “The stability of the UK equity release market so far during 2010 has allowed Just Retirement to consolidate its position as the second largest provider. This position has driven the Group’s record results in the first half of the calendar year.
“Our clients demand and deserve a seamless process. The close-working relationship we have with Countrywide will ensure we continue to deliver a service that will help us grow further in years to come. Having worked with Countrywide for a number of years, we know and trust their exceptional service standards. This knowledge and understanding cements our confidence and demonstrates that Countrywide is well placed to serve both us and our clients.”
If you enjoyed this article, sign up here to receive daily email updates from Mortgage Strategy and Follow @mortgagestrat
