Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has unveiled Geoconnect, a new valuation decisioning engine designed to improve the speed, accuracy and risk management of property assessments.
The platform integrates real-time data from multiple sources to support lenders, valuers and property professionals in choosing the most appropriate valuation method.
Geoconnect draws from millions of property records and uses hundreds of data points to recommend the best valuation pathway for each case, whether that’s an Automated Valuation Model (AVM), Desktop, Desktop Plus or full physical inspection. The system enables faster decision-making, while improving accuracy and helping lenders manage risk and control costs.
Connected via API to a wide range of internal and external data sources, Geoconnect assesses key risk factors such as cladding, building type, flood zones, subsidence, and energy performance. These insights are processed in real time to give valuers a complete view of a property’s risk profile at the point of assessment.
The system also offers particular value for managing new build risk, using Countrywide’s New Home Insite data to assess construction types, sustainability credentials and Section 106 obligations.
Matthew Cumber (pictured), managing director at Countrywide Surveying Services, said:
“Geoconnect is a natural evolution in undertaking mortgage valuations. It introduces practical tools and smart data into a process that now faces greater levels of risk, regulation and complexity. This is about delivering better outcomes for lenders, clients and the wider market.
“As environmental and economic pressures continue to shape the housing landscape, Geoconnect offers a forward-looking solution that supports accurate, efficient and reliable valuations. It reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, underpinned by deep professional expertise and built for real-world use.”
