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Published 19th Mar 2020
"The effects of the COVID - 19 Virus will affect the work carried out by RICS Regulated Members* in a variety of ways, with varying impacts. The exact consequences of the COVID -19 outbreak are unknown but inspecting property may be difficult either through their Firm’s own internal procedures, Government imposed restrictions or unwillingness of occupants to grant access. Access to evidential data such as comparables may also be less freely available. RICS reminds Regulated Members that - in addition to following the directions of Government authorities - they should act in a transparent an...
Published 17th Mar 2020
We hope the message finds you safe and well in these unprecedented and uncertain times. We believe that in this environment it is important to heed the advice being given by HM Government. ## Supporting our clients We are also mindful of our clients and how we might be able to help lessen the impact of this period on their businesses. Whilst lenders, valuers, packagers and applicants are still functioning Method xi will be here to support them. ## Skype & Telephone conferencing As a technology business with clients across the UK, Method is already a regular user of Skype and telepho...
Published 16th Mar 2020
Firstly, can we open by saying we hope all our customers are safe and well. Due to the worsening situation with the Covid-19 virus you are likely to be discussing business continuity plans and evaluating the possible disruption to normal business processes. With that in mind, we thought we should update you on how can support your business during this period: - Method xi is an online, cloud-based valuation management process management tool that uses multiple UK data centres - Methods community of lenders, valuers, packagers and QC reviewers are able to access Method xi from anywhere they ...
Published 03rd Mar 2020
From today, a lender can check the governments Indices of Multiple Deprivation ranking for any property through the Lender Portal. The Indices of Multiple Deprivation are a governmental tool which divides the country into small areas which are then ranked in accordance with the index methodology. The small areas are then organised into deciles of deprivation for the purpose of analysis, with ‘1’ indicating than an area is in the most deprived 10% of the country. Method is aware that this tool combined with others allows lenders to assess loan book risk with some considering more deprive...
Published 02nd Mar 2020
Published 24th Feb 2020
Method is delighted to announce that its recruitment drive is bearing fruit. Method’s increased workloads has meant that it has been necessary to identify additional surveying practices to ensure the same first rate service that it is recognised as offering. Recent additions to the panel include Sanderson Weatherall, Vail Williams, Anderson Wilde and Harris and Symington Elvery, each of which is a widely recognised practice. As Method does not maintain a panel in its own right, valuation practices which pass Method’s due diligence processes are confirmed as system users to the lender c...
