Property agency faces backlash after asking buyers for proof of funds to view properties

Potential buyers of a new property development in Dublin were asked to provide evidence of the full amount of mortgage approval as well as savings or gifts from family. Picture: iStock

Property agents Savills says extra financial documents were requested from potential home buyers, to help deal with the high demand for viewings.

The Data Commissioner is in touch with Savills after it emerged they asked people to disclose the full amount of their mortgage approval before viewing a house.