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Unlocking Property Deals: How Expert Document Translation Fuels Conveyancing Success

When embarking on the journey of purchasing a property, one of the initial requests from solicitor firms is to exhibit the source of funds. Whether you’re a cash buyer or relying on a mortgage, demonstrating the origin of your funds is essential. But what happens when these crucial documents are not in English or Welsh? The answer lies in professional translation services.

Why Must You Demonstrate the Source of Funds?

Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations is paramount for conveyancers and solicitors. These regulations require obligatory checks to establish the legitimacy of the funds being used in property transactions. Providing the necessary documentation is a fundamental part of the conveyancing process. Without sufficient proof of funds, the transaction may hit a roadblock.

Deposits and cash purchases involve significant sums of money, making law firms prime targets for criminal activity and fraud. To combat this, solicitors and conveyancers must perform thorough AML checks. But it’s not enough to simply ask, “Where did the money come from?” They need to delve deeper: “How and from where did you acquire the funds for this transaction?”

The Challenge of Non-English Documents

When clients present documents in languages other than English or Welsh, solicitors face an additional hurdle. Understanding the content becomes crucial. A misunderstanding could lead to misinterpretation of the source of funds, potentially jeopardising the entire transaction.

How IMD Translation Can Assist

At IMD Translation, we were originally founded by solicitors and we specialise in providing language services to the professional services, including legal, financial, and medical. As such, our team has a deep understanding of the intricacies of legal and financial documents.

Members of the Association of Translation Companies (ATC), and holders of ISO 17100 and 9001 certification, IMD Translation is able to assist in language needs across all aspects of the financial and legal fields, including regulatory materials (fund prospectuses, articles of association, financial statements and annual reports, PRIIP KIDS and UCITS KIIDS), financing and licensing agreements, asset management agreements, bank statements and inheritance tax forms, contracts, and more.

Ready to Secure Your Property Transaction?

Contact IMD Translation at info@imdtranslation.co.uk to discuss your needs and get a no-obligation quotations today.