Keystone Property Finance has entered into a new technology partnership with valuation panel management firm Method.

The partnership will streamline the valuation process for its brokers and landlord clients on all valuations including the more complex ones such as houses of multiple occupancy and multi unit freehold buildings.

With the integration of Method’s API into Keystone’s system, the valuation the process will now be automated.

Once instructed, Method automatically scans the market to ensure that the most suitable valuer is selected for every case, based on the location, cost and service level agreements.

Keystone Property Finance chief executive David Whittaker says: “Our goal is to remove the friction points that have traditionally made the mortgage journey feel slow and fragmented.”

“By being the first lender to go live with Method’s API integration, we have fundamentally streamlined our complex valuation workflow, replacing time-consuming admin with a smart, automated solution. This will particularly benefit HMO, MUFB and semi commercial valuations.”

Method managing director Stephen Henman adds: “We’re delighted to see Keystone utilising our direct integration ability that enhances speed and efficiency across the full valuation process for the benefit of brokers, borrowers and internal teams.”