Why we carry out checks, how it works, and how we support you through the process
Legally required Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks completed securely through our trusted verification partners.
Fees and requirements are outlined below.
As a regulated estate agent, Williams Estates is legally required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all clients.
These checks help prevent fraud, protect your transaction, and ensure every sale or purchase is carried out safely and securely.
As a regulated estate agent, Williams Estates is legally required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all clients.
These checks help prevent fraud, protect your transaction, and ensure every sale or purchase is carried out safely and securely.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of legal requirements designed to prevent financial crime.
Estate agents must verify the identity of buyers and sellers, and in some cases confirm the source of funds. This protects both you and the wider property market.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of legal requirements designed to prevent financial crime.
Estate agents must verify the identity of buyers and sellers, and in some cases confirm the source of funds. This protects both you and the wider property market.
This covers:
Identity verification
Address checks
Secure digital processing
Compliance with legal requirements
This is a standard cost for regulated checks and ensures your transaction can proceed without delays.
We use modern technology to make completing your checks quick and straightforward.
You will receive a secure link by email or text, allowing you to:
Upload your identification
Complete checks from your phone or computer
Progress quickly without delays
Most checks can be completed in just a few minutes.
Not comfortable completing checks online? That’s absolutely fine.
Our team can support you in other ways:
Visit one of our offices for in-person checks
Get step-by-step help from our team
Provide documents directly to us
We’ll make the process as simple as possible.
Not comfortable completing checks online? That’s absolutely fine.
Our team can support you in other ways:
Visit one of our offices for in-person checks
Get step-by-step help from our team
Provide documents directly to us
We’ll make the process as simple as possible.
Williams Estates uses industry-leading systems to carry out AML checks securely and efficiently:
Street.co.uk — our system that keeps your transactions moving and up to date
Landmark — a trusted provider of identity and verification services
Your information is handled securely and in line with all regulatory requirements.
Learn more:
Williams Estates uses industry-leading systems to carry out AML checks securely and efficiently:
Street.co.uk — our system that keeps your transactions moving and up to date
Landmark — a trusted provider of identity and verification services
Your information is handled securely and in line with all regulatory requirements.
Learn more:
AML checks must be completed before we can:
Market your property
Accept or progress an offer
Move forward with a transaction
Completing this early helps avoid delays later on.
Speak with our team and we’ll guide you through the process.
Williams Estates Direct Limited (Trading as Williams Estates, Company No. 10327940)
Williams Lettings Limited (Trading as Williams Lettings, Company No. 10325497) are registered in England and Wales.
Registered Office: 102 Bowen Court, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, LL17 0JE.