Bank statements being requested

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Hi, am selling a property and the conveyancer has asked for 6 months worth of bank statements. I sold a house a year ago, different conveyancer and wasn't asked. Neither property is an investment property, no onward purchase and no mortgages to redeem.

Is this normal?

I used to be a mortgage underwriter, this was a few years ago mind so things may have changed. Generally it would be if you’re buying a property they’d want to see your bank statements for the source of funds to make sure it’s all legitimate. Perhaps it’s standard for them to request the bank statements as part of their own fraud checks? You could always ask them why they need to see them. Is it a well known and trusted conveyancer?