Are bank statements required to arrange viewing the property?

[Romantic13]

Trying to get a viewing. I am a FTB, cash buyer. And the flat I wanted to view is for cash buyers only. But the estate agent asked me to send him my bank statements to prove I had funds. It's very sensitive information to share it. If I see different properties with different agencies, should I sent bank statements to all of them? It's ridiculous! I am not sure I will make an offer after viewing, but already share so sensitive information with so many unknown people.

Sometimes they want to check that you would be able to proceed with the purchase before they'll let you view a property. I think it's normally in places where the market moves quickly and / or to stop people from viewing properties for fun / nosiness. Definitely normal around here though.

If it's strictly cash only they will want you to prove you have funds and aren't wasting everyone's time, you can redact sensitive information

I’d always be wary with a ‘cash buyer only property’ as I’d want to know the reason why they can’t have people with mortgages on it - is there something seriously wrong with the property?

as for bank statements, I’d only send them if asked, and I would send copies with sensitive information redacted.