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When selling or buying a property, you’ll be asked to complete an Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) check. As a regulated UK estate agent, this isn’t optional — it’s a legal requirement. This page explains what AML is, why it matters, and how the process works.
Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations are designed to prevent criminal activity such as fraud, money laundering and the funding of illegal activity through property transactions.
Because property sales involve large sums of money, estate agents are legally required to verify who is involved in a transaction and ensure checks are completed correctly.
Under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, estate agents must:
These checks must be completed before a property can be marketed or an offer accepted. You can read more about my selling process on the Sell Your House with iMoved page.
I use Landmark Information Group, a trusted UK compliance provider, to carry out fast and secure digital identity checks.
The check is completed online using your smartphone or computer and usually takes just a few minutes.
There is a fixed AML fee of £30 per person.
This fee covers the cost of the legally required digital checks carried out by Landmark and applies regardless of whether a transaction proceeds.
Ready to complete your AML check?
The AML identity check must be completed before a property can be listed or an offer accepted.
Complete AML Check (£30 per person)Yes. Without completed AML checks, I am legally unable to market a property or accept an offer.
Every seller and every buyer involved in the transaction.
No. The fee is payable once the check has been completed.