Countrywide Surveying Services has unveiled a new valuation decisioning platform aimed at transforming the speed and reliability of property risk assessments in the UK housing market.
The system, called Geoconnect, is designed to streamline the valuation process for lenders, surveyors and property professionals by integrating millions of property records with real-time data and advanced analytics. Built to determine the most appropriate valuation method for each case—ranging from automated valuation models (AVMs) to full physical inspections—Geoconnect combines deep property-level data with flexible decisioning pathways.
According to Countrywide, the platform uses hundreds of individual data points to assess key risk factors including high-rise and cladding issues, flood and subsidence zones, energy efficiency, and non-standard construction types. These are evaluated in real time, allowing valuers to access a comprehensive risk profile for each property before issuing a report.
The system is connected to a wide network of internal and external data sources through API integrations, enabling users to make more informed decisions while controlling costs and improving operational efficiency.
One of Geoconnect’s defining capabilities is in the assessment of new build homes. Using data from Countrywide’s New Home Insite platform, the tool helps lenders evaluate construction types, Section 106 obligations, and sustainability-related factors. This gives mortgage providers greater clarity over the long-term risk and viability of new-build lending.
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.”
