Anti-Money Laundering and CTF for Real Estate

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This Specialist module trains real estate professionals to identify financial crime “red flags,” perform identity checks, and meet mandatory AUSTRAC reporting obligations under Australia’s AML/CTF laws.

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Course Description

This Specialist module is designed to provide estate agencies, property managers, and sales teams with a comprehensive understanding of Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime. Participants will learn to recognize high-risk “red flags” in real estate transactions, such as sight-unseen overseas purchases and complex third-party ownership structures, to protect their licenses and the community.

Keywords: AML/CTF, AUSTRAC, Real Estate, Due Diligence, Compliance.

Disclaimer: This course is intended for educational purposes and to provide confidence in recognizing red flags; it is not intended to turn participants into financial crime investigators.

Course Modules (8 Lessons Total)

1. Introduction to AML/CTF
  • Understand the definitions of money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • The role of AUSTRAC as Australia’s financial intelligence regulator.
2. Identifying & Understanding Money Laundering Risks
  • Explore the three stages of money laundering—placement, layering, and integration.
  • Learn to spot common industry red flags in real estate transactions.
3. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Ongoing Monitoring
  • Learn the procedures for verifying customer identities.
  • Understand the three tiers of diligence: Simplified, Standard, and Enhanced (ECDD).
4. Obligations of Reporting Entities
  • Identifies real estate agents as “reporting entities” under the law.
  • Outlines core legal duties, including enrolment with AUSTRAC and mandatory record keeping.
5. Reporting Requirements
  • Details the three core report types: Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs), Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs), and International Funds Transfer Instructions (IFTIs).
6. Risk Management & Compliance Programs
  • How to implement a structured AML/CTF Program (divided into Part A and Part B).
  • The importance of appointing an AML/CTF Compliance Officer.
7. Wrap Up
  • A summary of key takeaways regarding vigilance, accountability, and the consequences of non-compliance.
8. Quiz
  • A final assessment consisting of 8 questions to test knowledge on topics like PEPs, SMR timeframes, and beneficial ownership.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize suspicious “red flag” behaviors in property transactions and buyer interactions.
  • Verify customer identities and identify beneficial owners who own more than 25% of an entity.
  • Escalate concerns internally to a Compliance Officer and understand when to lodge reports with AUSTRAC.
  • Maintain accurate compliance records for the legally required period of 7 years.

Legislation Covered

  • AML/CTF Act 2006 (Cth): The primary legislation outlining the obligations of reporting entities and the definition of designated services.
  • Tranche 2 Reforms: Recent legislative updates bringing real estate agents and developers into the reporting regime effective 1 July 2026.
  • AML/CTF Act Section 123: Legislation regarding “Tipping Off,” which makes it illegal to inform a customer they are being investigated.
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