Verification checklist
- Find the legal entity. Match the website name to the company that will contract with you.
- Check the company record. Review status, filing history, registered office and directors on the official register.
- Verify claimed memberships. Use the membership organisation’s own public register rather than relying on a logo.
- Ask who will buy. Confirm whether the advertiser is the buyer, an agent, an introducer or a lead generator.
- Ask for the funding route. Your solicitor should understand how the buyer expects to complete.
- Compare valuations. Consider independent estate-agent or surveyor evidence before accepting a discounted route.
- Read complaints information. Check how to complain and whether an external redress route applies.
- Keep written records. Save advertisements, emails, proposals, terms and any explanation for a changed figure.
Use the official register
Search Companies House using the legal company name and number shown in the proposal, not only the website brand.
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Start with the property postcode. You can review the information before deciding whether to continue.