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Compliance that runs before risk even gets a chance

Alto Verification powered by Thirdfort automates identity checks, AML screening, proof of ownership, and source of funds — all built directly into Alto, logged automatically, and completed before transactions have a chance to go wrong.

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The reality today

Compliance only gets attention when something goes wrong

Manual compliance doesn’t scale, whichever side of the business it’s on

Estate agents are the most fined sector for anti-money laundering compliance in the UK: 170 fines totalling £835k in the last reporting period alone. Identity checks, AML screening, source of funds and proof of ownership apply whether you’re taking a sale to exchange or referencing a new tenant, and the requirements keep growing on both sides.

When those checks are done by hand, they depend on whoever’s running them being thorough, up to date and never overloaded. Documents get chased across inboxes, audit trails live in email threads, and when something does go wrong, whether it’s a buyer, a seller, a landlord or a tenant, piecing together what happened takes longer than it should.

Compliance should protect your agency, not add to its admin. Every hour spent chasing paperwork is an hour not spent moving deals, or tenancies, forward.

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How Alto Verification works

Compliance that runs in the background

Alto Verification powered by Thirdfort handles the checks required before transaction progresses — automatically, in the background, and fully logged in Alto from the start.

Identity verification

Verify identity using biometric document scanning, facial matching, and secure ID validation. Know the person is who they say they are before risk enters the process.

AML screening

Run anti-money laundering screening against sanctions, PEPs, and risk databases with built-in alerts for potential red flags. Issues get flagged before they become problems.

Source of funds checks

Capture info and evidence that proves the transaction is fully funded from legitimate sources.

Proof of ownership

Ensure you’re dealing with all the legal owners of the property before proceeding.

What this unlocks: Every compliance check required for a transaction, handled automatically — with a full audit trail in Alto from first touch. 

Built for compliance

Every result logged in Alto — automatically

Every verification result, report, and flag is logged directly inside Alto the moment checks complete, creating a transparent, auditable record from first touch. No chasing documents through email. No spreadsheet audit trails.

  • Full audit trail from day one — every check, result, and timestamp recorded against the contact record in Alto
  • Negotiator notifications — assigned negotiators alerted the moment results are ready, from within the Timeline and via Client activity
  • Flag surfacing — red flags and incomplete results are surfaced in Alto immediately, so nothing slips through
  • No separate login — everything runs from inside Alto, with results stored against the right contact record automatically

What this unlocks: A compliant, fully auditable transaction process — without the admin burden that usually comes with it.

How it works

Five steps. No separate login. No manual upload.

Everything runs from inside Alto. No switching systems, no duplicate admin, no disruption to how your team already works. 

  1. Start checks in one click — Initiate verification straight from the Alto property workflow or contact record.
  2. Client completes digitally — Clients receive a secure invitation to complete checks through Thirdfort via Keyflo. No printing, no office visits, no chasing. 
  3. Checks run in the background — Identity, AML, proof of ownership, or source of funds — whichever checks apply run automatically through Thirdfort’s verified platform.
  4. Flags surface immediately – Any red flags or incomplete results are flagged in Alto as soon as they’re detected, so nothing slips through.
  5. Results sync automatically — Reports and outcomes are stored directly against the Alto record, ready for review and audit. 

Why absorb the cost of compliance?

With Alto's Client Payments, request AML fees directly from your clients at the point of the check.

Recover costs

Collect verification fees through Alto; passed on as an onboarding fee, the cost handles itself.

Automated chasing

Alto chases payment if the client doesn't pay immediately, so you focus on closing deals.

Instant alerts

Get notified the second payment is received so you can proceed.

89 %
Client completion rate
9 in 10
Checks completed first time
14 hours
Average check completion time
2 days
Cut from average AML onboarding time

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Compliance that works in the background

Book a demo and we’ll show you how Alto Verification fits into your existing workflow — and what a compliant, fully audited transaction process looks like when it’s built directly into your CRM.

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