Tranche 2 for real estate agencies

Vendor and buyer checks that fit the listing process

An AML/CTF program from AUSTRAC’s real estate starter kit, client checks that don’t hold up a campaign, and records for every sale. Made for independent agencies.

Client file
Greenhill Holdings Pty Ltd · vendor
Company vendor · residential sale
ASIC extract + ownership3 owners
Owner ID + liveness3 of 3
PEP & sanctionsClear
RiskLow
Checks run while the listing is prepared, not at the last minute. Sample data.

Which agency work is covered?

Tranche 2 is about the service, not your job title. If any of these apply, you have obligations for that work.

AML for real estate agents: the onboarding guide →

Check against AUSTRAC's designated services list for your sector.

  • Brokering the sale of real estate for a clientCovered
  • Brokering a purchase for a client (incl. buyer’s agents)Covered
  • Brokering the transfer of real estateCovered
  • Property management and leasing on their ownUsually not covered

Built for independent agencies

Campaign timing

Check at listing

Send the vendor a link with the agency agreement; it’s done before photos.

Company and trust vendors

Owners mapped

ASIC data and trust deeds turned into an ownership tree, with each owner verified.

Many agents, one licensee

One program, every agent

Agents run checks; the licensee sees status across every listing.

Cash and offshore buyers

Red flags prompted

Unusual payment or party details raise a review, not just a note.

Training

Yearly modules

Short training for sales and admin staff, with completion records.

Audit

Evidence per sale

Everything AUSTRAC may ask for, kept seven years.

From appraisal to exchange

  1. 1

    Listing signed

    Create the file and send the vendor a link.

  2. 2

    Vendor verifies

    ID and selfie; owners verified if it’s a company or trust.

  3. 3

    Screen and assess

    PEP, sanctions and a risk rating.

  4. 4

    Campaign goes live

    Signed off, with daily re-screening until settlement.

Priced for a small practice

Priced for a small practice: a monthly fee plus a fee per client file. Monthly billing, no 12-month contract. Pricing coming soon — talk to us.

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Questions agencies ask

Who is our customer, the buyer or the seller?

Usually the person you act for, which is normally the vendor. Buyer’s agents act for the buyer. Our guide for agents walks through each case.

Is property management covered?

Generally not on its own; the obligations attach to brokering a sale, purchase or transfer. Check AUSTRAC’s real estate guidance for your situation.

We’re part of a network. Can we still use this?

Yes, if your network hasn’t mandated a provider. Many independents choose their own tools.

Is your agency ready for an AUSTRAC review?

12 questions, a gap report by email, and the next three things to fix.