If you are buying or selling a property, your estate agent has a legal obligation to verify your identity and carry out anti-money laundering (AML) checks.
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, estate agents must apply customer due diligence measures and verify the identity of their customers before establishing a business relationship or carrying out certain transactions. HMRC guidance states that estate agents are required to verify the identity of buyers and sellers as part of these obligations.
To help meet these legal requirements, your estate agent has asked you to complete an identity verification check through our platform. This enables them to confirm your identity securely and efficiently as part of their compliance process.
If you have any questions about why the check is required, please contact your estate agent directly, as they are responsible for ensuring the necessary verification checks are completed.