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Question #3

Why do I need to show my ID before my property can be marketed?

In 2004 the government extended the anti-money-laundering legislation requiring estate agents to verify the identity of their clients. This formality is conducted with the minimum of inconvenience.

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Answered by

Steven Morton

Residential Sales

Steven has worked in property sales for over 15 years. He started his career at Acorn in 2011 within our Central London offices and has developed extensive knowledge of the London and Kent property markets. Steven now heads up our estate agency sales division.