Fleet Mortgages has appointed Gateway Surveyors as its panel manager.

It is the latest panel management appointment for Gateway, whose quality management service is fully ISO 9001:2015 accredited.

Pete Hughes, chief executive at Gateway, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by Fleet Mortgages to provide its valuation and panel management services. We are a director-led business that is committed to providing an exceptional level of service.

“Our appointment reflects the progress we have made in becoming a major provider of panel management and valuation services to the UK lending industry.”

Steve Cox (pictured), chief commercial officer of Fleet Mortgages, added: “Following a robust review of our valuation requirements, Fleet is delighted to have selected Gateway as its new panel manager.

“The careful management of our valuation process is a crucial and integral part of our business for brokers, customers and funding partners, and we have been particularly impressed with Gateway’s attention to detail, personal touch and its commitment to risk management.

“We look forward to working with Gateway’s experienced senior management team to deliver a high quality service in the buy-to-let sector.”