One Mortgage System (OMS) has launched a new partnership with Countrywide Home Surveys, part of Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS).

The integration will provide OMS users with a referral service and access to over 400 qualified surveyors nationwide.

Research recently conducted by CSS and Pegasus Insight found that 88% of consumers who used a home condition survey they would do so again, while 92% stated that the survey gave them peace of mind.

The research also found that 60% of home condition surveys uncovered previously unknown property issues, helping buyers to avoid unexpected costs and post-purchase complications.

OMS’ platform covers a range of product areas including residential, buy-to-let, second charge, equity release, bridging, commercial plus general insurance, and protection.

It is integrated with providers including Ignite, Submissions Brain, The Source, Twenty7Tec, iPipeline, Hometrack, Experian, Equifax, Uinsure, Air Sourcing and Knowledge Bank to provide users with best in class for product sourcing, protection sourcing and criteria searching.

Head of marketing and partnerships at OMS, Jodie Andrews, said: "Our partnership with Countrywide fills an important gap in terms of the partnerships we offer our users and so we’re delighted to partner with one of the leading surveying firms in the sector and offer users a bespoke referral service."

Head of Countrywide Home Surveys at CSS, Helen Stead, added: "We’re delighted to partner with OMS, as brokers are obviously a fundamental element in the homebuying process for the majority and so helping brokers and their clients understand the value of a survey/condition report is something we are keen to develop and promote.

"Many borrowers don’t know the difference between a mortgage valuation and a survey and so we wish to ensure good financial outcomes for as many customers as possible, especially as it’s a key component to Consumer Duty."

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