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# Real estate agents are reporting entities under Tranche 2. Here's what you need to know before 1 July 2026.

From 1 July 2026, new AML/CTF compliance obligations (called Tranche 2) will apply to the Real Estate Sector. AUSTRAC enrolment opens 31 March 2026.

![Real estate agents are reporting entities under Tranche 2. Here's what you need to know before 1 July 2026. professionals](/assets/real-estate-hero-DZtQP6hd.jpg)

## The path to 1 July 2026 is defined by clear legislative and regulatory milestones

AML/CTF Amendment Act Passed

Nov 2024

Finalisation of AML/CTF Rules

Aug 2025

Core Guidance from AUSTRAC

Oct 2025

Sector-Specific Guidance for Real Estate

Early 2026

AUSTRAC Enrolment Opens

31 Mar 2026

Mandatory Compliance Commences

1 Jul 2026

The Australian real estate sector has been assessed as having a high money laundering risk. Professionals are viewed as critical gatekeepers.

## Why real estate is a prime focus for regulators

### Storing Value

Property is commonly used to store and grow the proceeds of crime.

### Integrating Funds

It can be geared, renovated and resold to integrate illicit funds into the legitimate economy.

### Facilitating Crime

Residential and commercial properties can be used to facilitate other criminal activity (e.g., 'supply houses' for drug operations).

### Enabling Access

Real estate professionals are often one of the first points of contact for criminals seeking to move illicit funds into property.

## ML/TF/PF Risks in the Real Estate Sector

The real estate sector faces significant money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) risks. Property is commonly used to store, grow and integrate the proceeds of crime.

#### Identity Verification

Customer due diligence

Inadequate verification of customer identity leading to onboarding of high-risk clients.

#### Unusual Transactions

Transaction monitoring

Failure to detect structured payments or unusual transaction patterns.

#### Sanctions Exposure

Prohibited dealings

Risk of inadvertently dealing with sanctioned entities or persons.

#### Beneficial Ownership

Ownership opacity

Complex ownership structures obscuring the true beneficial owners of assets or entities.

### Industry References

[NRA: Money Laundering (2024) ](https://www.austrac.gov.au/business/how-comply-guidance-and-resources/guidance-resources/money-laundering-australia-national-risk-assessment-2024)• [NRA: Terrorism Financing (2024) ](https://www.austrac.gov.au/business/how-comply-guidance-and-resources/guidance-resources/terrorism-financing-australia-national-risk-assessment-2024)• [NRA: Proliferation Financing (2022) ](https://www.austrac.gov.au/business/how-comply-guidance-and-resources/guidance-resources/proliferation-financing-australia-national-risk-assessment-2022)• [FATF NRA Guidance (2025) ](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Methodsandtrends/Money-Laundering-National-Risk-Assessment-Guidance.html) 

Designated Services 

## Are you providing a 'designated service'?

The regime is service-based, not job-title based. It applies even if a service is discounted or pro bono.

Designated Service 1 

### Brokering real estate sales

Listing and selling agents, buyer's agents and project marketers who broker the sale, purchase or transfer of real estate.

When it starts:  When you sign an agreement to broker the sale (seller's agent) or find property (buyer's agent).

Designated Service 2 

### Direct sales without an agent

Property developers selling house/land packages, apartments off the plan, or new lots using in-house teams.

When it starts:  When a commitment to sell is made and a real buyer identified.

### What is 'real estate'?

It includes freehold, leaseholds over 30 years, and certain 'land use entitlements'. It generally does not include short-term leases or movable dwellings like caravans.

## Who May Be Captured?

The key trigger is designated services. Real estate agents, buyer's agents, developers and project marketers are all potentially in scope.

Residential agents

Home sales and property transactions

Commercial agents

Business and commercial property sales

Agricultural agents

Rural and farming property transactions

Auctioneers

Property auction services

Buyer's agents

Representing purchasers in property searches

Property developers

Direct sales without independent agents

Whether you are captured depends on the designated services you provide. If unsure whether you're covered, please seek legal advice. Even if you are not covered, you may consider implementing guardrails to ensure you don't accidentally cross lines.

## Some real estate activities remain outside scope

The following activities are generally not designated services, provided they are not part of a broader in-scope transaction:

### Property Management

Pure property management activities (rental management, maintenance coordination) where no sale is involved.

### Short-term Leases

Leases of less than 30 years and short-term holiday rentals are not covered.

### Valuations and Appraisals

Providing property valuations or market appraisals without involvement in the sale transaction.

### Auctioneering (non-property)

Conducting auctions for items other than real estate (e.g., livestock, vehicles, household goods).

### Building and Construction

Providing construction, renovation, or building services without selling the completed property.

### Advisory Services

Providing market advice, feasibility studies, or development consulting without executing transactions.

## Once you are a reporting entity, you have six fundamental compliance  obligations

### 1.  Enrol with AUSTRAC

Formally register your practice as a reporting entity.

### 2.  Develop & Maintain an AML/CTF Program

Create a written, risk-based program tailored to your firm's specific ML/TF risks. This is the cornerstone of your compliance.

### 3.  Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Identify and verify your clients and their beneficial owners before providing a designated service, and monitor them on an ongoing basis.

### 4.  Report to AUSTRAC

Submit Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) and Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) as required.

### 5.  Keep Records

Maintain all relevant records of CDD, transactions and your AML/CTF program for prescribed periods.

### 6.  Appoint an AML/CTF Compliance Officer

Designate a senior individual responsible for the oversight of your program.

## Key AML/CTF Areas for Real Estate Professionals

Under Tranche 2, real estate professionals face new obligations when facilitating property transactions. Our documentation helps you navigate these requirements with confidence.

### Vendor & Purchaser Verification

Procedures for verifying the identity of all parties to property transactions.

### Trust Account Controls

AML/CTF controls for trust accounts, including monitoring, transaction verification and suspicious activity detection.

### Beneficial Ownership Identification

Requirements for identifying beneficial owners when dealing with companies, trusts or other entities.

### Source of Funds Enquiries

Procedures for understanding and documenting the source of funds for property purchases.

### High-Risk Transaction Protocols

Enhanced due diligence for high-value properties, foreign buyers and complex transactions.

### Suspicious Matter Reporting

Workflows for identifying, escalating and reporting suspicious matters to AUSTRAC.

### Compliance Officer Duties

Appointment requirements, role description and ongoing responsibilities for AML/CTF compliance.

## Building an AML Program

Building an AML/CTF program for a real estate agency requires multiple steps.

-   AML/CTF program framework for real estate agencies 
-   Risk assessment worksheet (ML/TF/PF risks) 
-   Vendor and purchaser verification procedures 
-   Trust account AML controls and monitoring 
-   Source of funds enquiry workflows 
-   Suspicious matter reporting procedures 
-   Staff Training Register for tracking completion 
-   Compliance officer role description 

![Professionals reviewing AML compliance documentation](/assets/legal-consultation-SdDZg_6z.jpg)

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### Ready-to-Customise Resources

Lawyer-ready to review for your business.

### Training & Record-Keeping

Staff Training Register, Compliance Officer appointment documents and portal-based training record-keeping.

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## Free Resources

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### Real Estate Sector Industry Report

Free Tranche 2 Real Estate Sector Report. What the industry needs to know.



](/reports/real-estate-professionals)[

### AUSTRAC Starter Kits

When will they be out and what to expect.



](/tranche-2-resources/austrac-starter-kit-real-estate)[

### Tranche 2 Guide

Guide to the AML/CTF Amendments and Tranche 2.



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