The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has welcomed Credas, a digital identity verification provider, as its newest member.
Credas works with estate agents and conveyancers, covering 60% of ID checks on UK housing transactions.
Tim Barnett (pictured), CEO at Credas, said: “With the recent announcement of the launch of the Credas Compliance Wallet, we are committed to making identity verification and compliance data sharable and easily accessible.
“We are looking forward to collaborating with other members to minimise the number of checks needed throughout the home buying process, creating an easier, seamless process for all.”
Maria Harris, chair of the OPDA, said: “Homebuyers are asked for to supply proof of identification on average four times in each transaction in different ways and to different parties creating a huge amount of duplication and discomfort for the consumer.
“Credas is helping to remove barriers and customer frustrations by supplying a digital identity which can be trusted and shared across the customer journey, and we welcome their involvement with the OPDA.”
