conveyancing solicitor asked for bank statements from the last 12 months

[Lunapuf5]

Is it normal that our conveyancing solicitors asked us for 12 months of bank statements and 6 months of payslips? I'm pretty sure that most lenders require 3-6 months when you apply for a full mortgage application

It's proof of funds/source of funds not affordability that the solicitor is looking at.
We needed 6 months for our recent purchase (big cash element)

Yes but our deposit is our equity, we're not saving up for a deposit as we're not first time buyers?

Presumably you’re putting some savings in? Money Laundering Regulations are very strict.

Yep completely normal.

Mine did. . It was a second line request to double check on source of funds.

Pretty normal I’d say for money laundering requirements.

Ask them to explain it if you’re still
concerned.

It’s for money-laundering checks.

Yes they need to see the account has been open at least 12 months to satisfy money laundering regulations.

It's not always normal but something will have flagged up that they need to do extra checks and verify it for themselves - it could be the way you're purchasing for example.

Thanks everyone! I told him we re using only the proceeds of the sale as the deposit and he said 6 months will suffice