Following a new report revealing almost 90% of property-sourcing businesses are breaching AML rules, NAPSA have warned investors to “recognise the risks of working with non-compliant agents”.
With an estimated £10 billion being laundered through UK property annually, and stricter regulatory measures anticipated for 2026, it’s more important than ever for agents to revisit their compliance workflows.
This is exactly where smarter, automated solutions now make all the difference.
The report exposes the weaknesses that any busy agent can be caught out by:
checks that rely on staff remembering each step
vendor information scattered across emails and attachments
inevitable delays while chasing missing details
limited visibility over who has done what
compliance steps left until late in the process
This is exactly why MarketReady exists. This innovative product removes the uncertainty from compliance and makes it something agencies can rely on every single time.
How MarketReady works
AML and ID checks trigger automatically at instruction
Instead of relying on manual workflows or ad hoc reminders, MarketReady initiates AML and identity verification the moment a property is instructed.
Checks happen quickly, securely and consistently via our partnership with Credas, the UK’s no.1 identification verification specialists in property, giving agents confidence that nothing has been overlooked and giving clients a smoother onboarding experience.
Accurate material information without the admin chase
AML isn’t the only compliance legislation agents need to stay on top of. Providing accurate material information is also essential, unfortunately it’s also one of the most time-consuming parts of the sales process when handled manually.
MarketReady speeds up timeframes by:
- pre-populating key details through our Homesearch integration
- prompting vendors to confirm or add anything missing
- ensuring everything is gathered before the property goes live
This reduces back-and-forth and brings absolute certainty to all parties.
Full oversight in one central dashboard
With so many compliance requirements to track, visibility matters.
MarketReady gives agents a single place to view:
- AML progress
- Vendor responses
- Material information status
- Legal readiness
It’s transparent, auditable and designed to make compliance easy to manage.
Legal work starts sooner
Once key checks and information are complete, vendors and buyers can opt in to LegallyReady, enabling legal work to begin far earlier.
For agents, this improves certainty and professionalism. For vendors and buyers, it streamlines their experience working with you, the agent and speeds up the process, making their transaction more likely to complete.
Why compliance matters more than ever
The industry is under more scrutiny than ever; hundreds of businesses are receiving fines from HMRC. Compliance isn't just about avoiding problems, it's about:
protecting your brand
reducing delays
delivering a reliable client experience
removing inconsistencies from your processes
giving staff tools that help them get things right the first time
Automation ensures that essential checks happen reliably, every time, without weighing your team down with admin.
And when so many businesses are being caught out by compliance failures, being able to demonstrate robust processes is a genuine competitive advantage.
Don’t risk becoming part of the compliance stats
The findings around sourcing agents should serve as a clear reminder: if compliance depends on manual effort, mistakes are inevitable. But they’re avoidable.
MarketReady gives estate agents:
✔ confidence that AML checks are completed correctly ✔ accurate and complete material information ✔ a better experience for vendors and buyers ✔ fewer administrative bottlenecks ✔ a more resilient pipeline
It’s simple: when compliance is automated, agents are protected, and clients stay informed and engaged.
See MarketReady in action
If you want to strengthen compliance, speed up onboarding and remove uncertainty from your processes, we can show you exactly how MarketReady fits seamlessly into your day-to-day workflow.
Book a demo today and see how MarketReady can protect your agency while creating a better experience for your clients.
