Overview
From 1 July 2026, all real estate agencies across Australia will be required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on buyers and sellers of property in order to identify the ownership behind clients. This includes companies, individuals, trusts, etc. Agencies are required by law (AML/CTF Act 2006) to conduct identify verification on all relevant individuals.

What will you be asked to provide?
You will be asked o provide information to confirm your :

• name
• date of birth
• address

For companies, you will be asked to provide:

• Confirmation of Nominee Director/Nominee Shareholder
• Constitution/Shareholder Agreement outlining the powers that bind and regulate

For more information see attached: AML Requirements Explained