Clydesdale Bank is set to remove valuation fees across its entire range of purchase mortgage products, in a move aimed at simplifying the process for borrowers.

From 4 July 2025, all new residential and buy-to-let purchase applications will include a free basic valuation as standard.

The offer applies exclusively to new purchase business and does not extend to porting cases.

It aligns the lender’s offering more closely with its remortgage range, which already includes free valuations, and with its sister brand Virgin Money, which also waives fees for basic valuations.

The change is intended to streamline the customer journey and remove one of the common upfront costs associated with buying a property.

The bank said the free valuation offer is subject to existing conditions, including a maximum property value of £3 million.

A spokesperson for Clydesdale Bank said the decision reflects the lender’s commitment to improving its service: “We love making things easier for our customers and are always looking for ways to improve our service.”