AML Simple Blog
Practical guides on AML/CTF obligations for Australian real estate agencies.
A concrete, month-by-month action plan for real estate agency principals who need to be compliant before 1 July 2026. What to do, in what order, and when.
Demystifying the SMR obligation for Australian real estate agents — what triggers it, the filing deadlines, real estate red flags, and what the tipping-off offence means for your team.
The 1 July 2026 deadline is real, and the preparation steps are sequential. Here's a practical phase-by-phase framework for small real estate agencies to get ready without the rush.
A plain-English guide to AML/CTF record keeping obligations for Australian real estate agencies — what records to keep, for how long, and in what format.
Do you need to hire someone new for the AML/CTF compliance officer role? This post explains what the role actually requires — and why most small agency principals can hold it themselves.
What does customer due diligence actually mean in practice? This plain-English guide explains what you must collect, how to verify it, and what initial, ongoing, enhanced and simplified CDD require.
Not every real estate activity triggers AML/CTF obligations. This post works through the main transaction types — buyer's agents, sales agents, rentals, developers, auctioneers — so you know where your agency stands.
A practical framework for Australian real estate agency principals who need to build their AML/CTF program before the 1 July 2026 deadline.
If you've heard the term 'AML/CTF program' and wondered what it actually means, this guide explains exactly what it is, what it must contain, and whether your real estate agency is required to have one.
What does AML non-compliance actually cost an Australian real estate agency? We break down the financial penalties, reputational risks, and why getting started now is far cheaper than waiting.
AUSTRAC Tranche 2 brings new AML/CTF obligations to Australian real estate agents from 1 July 2026. Here's what it means for your agency — in plain English.
AML Simple is now live. A compliance workflow tool built for small Australian real estate agencies — practical, affordable, and consistent with the AUSTRAC Program Starter Kit.
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