Residential Conveyancing: Why will a Conveyancer not progress a matter until the appropriate Identity Documentation is on file?

Our Residential Conveyancer, Diane Rowlands, says "This is because we are governed by Anti Money Laundering Procedures and also we have to be very careful in relation to sales as Identity Theft is a growing issue, especially where properties are vacant and there is no mortgage charged against the property. We have to ensure that the person purporting to be the seller is in fact the registered proprietor and has not stolen their identity. We must undertake rigorous checks to ensure that we are happy with the identity of all clients we act for.”

To contact Diane or a member of our Property team, please call 01243 790532 or email dianerowlands@owenkenny.co.uk

https://www.owenkenny.com/diane-rowlands

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