Trust & Transparency

Verification Tiers

Sellers choose their verification level. Buyers see exactly what's been checked. Higher tiers unlock more features and build greater buyer confidence.

Why it matters

Property fraud is real. Verification is your protection.

In 2024, UK Finance reported over £25 million lost to property-related fraud. Cavendish Knight's verification system protects both buyers and sellers — confirming identities, cross-checking documents, and flagging suspicious activity before it becomes a problem.

98%
Verified listings completed
48hrs
Enhanced verification turnaround
0
Fraud incidents on verified listings
3×
More enquiries vs unverified listings
For Buyers

What you see on every listing

Every Cavendish Knight listing carries a visible trust badge. Before you enquire or make an offer, you can see exactly what has — and hasn't — been independently verified.

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Basic Verified
Self-declared · Free tier
The seller has confirmed their email and phone number. Property details are self-declared and have not been independently checked.
What's confirmed:
✓ Email address active
✓ Phone number active
✗ Identity not checked
✗ Ownership not confirmed
⚠ We recommend independent solicitor checks on all Basic listings before proceeding to offer.
MOST COMMON
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Enhanced Verified
Identity confirmed · £29
The seller's identity has been independently confirmed using government-issued photo ID and proof of address. AI fraud monitoring is active on this listing.
What's confirmed:
✓ Government photo ID verified
✓ Address match confirmed
✓ AI fraud signal — clear
✗ Legal title not yet checked
✓ Suitable for making enquiries and requesting viewings with confidence.
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Premium Verified
Ownership confirmed · £79
The highest level of assurance. Legal ownership has been confirmed via a Land Registry title search. The seller is who they say they are, and they own the property they're listing.
What's confirmed:
✓ Government photo ID verified
✓ Address match confirmed
✓ Land Registry title checked
✓ Legal ownership confirmed
✓ Ongoing fraud monitoring
✓ Highest confidence — suitable for progressing to formal offer.
For Sellers

What documents do I need?

All documents are uploaded securely through your dashboard. We use 256-bit encryption