Sectors · Real estate

AML/CTF compliance for real estate professionals

Real estate agencies and property professionals brokering the sale, purchase or transfer of property are a core Tranche 2 sector.

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Scope

Are you in scope?

You may be in scope where you act as an agent in the buying, selling or transfer of real estate, or provide related designated services.

Whether your business is a reporting entity depends on the designated services you provide — not on having an ABN or being based in Australia. Check AUSTRAC’s sector guidance, and seek professional advice for your situation.

For authoritative sector guidance, see AUSTRAC’s real estate guidance.

How Lex-AML helps real estate professionals

Build an AML/CTF program designed around agency workflows.
Onboard buyers and sellers with a clear, consistent due diligence process.
Keep an audit trail and records that stand up to review.
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FAQ

Common questions

Are real estate agencies reporting entities?

Real estate professionals may be in scope where they act as an agent in the buying, selling or transfer of real estate, or provide related designated services. Scope depends on the services you provide; check AUSTRAC’s real estate guidance and seek professional advice.

How does Lex-AML help real estate agencies?

Lex-AML is being built to help you set up an AML/CTF program around agency workflows, onboard buyers and sellers with a clear, consistent due diligence process, and keep an audit trail and records that stand up to review.

Does Lex-AML decide whether a buyer or seller passes?

No. The Customer Portal collects information and your workspace structures it for review. Your team makes every customer due diligence decision.

Lex-AML supports compliance workflows and record keeping. It does not provide legal advice, does not guarantee compliance, and does not replace professional judgement or advice from a qualified AML/CTF adviser or legal professional.

See Lex-AML for real estate professionals

Book a demo to see the current Lex-AML preview, discuss your sector workflow and understand how the product is being developed.