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Australia enacts stricter 2026 real estate rules to fight money laundering, focusing on cash and complex transactions.
Starting in 2026, Australia will enforce stricter anti-money laundering rules for real estate, requiring agents to verify buyer and seller identities more thoroughly, especially in cash or complex transactions.
The move targets property-based money laundering, a growing concern as rising home values help criminals legitimize illicit funds.
While most homebuyers won’t notice changes, agents must conduct ongoing checks and report suspicious activity, such as sudden cash payments or unexplained high-value purchases.
Cash deals, which made up 26.5% of sales in key states in 2024, are a major focus.
AUSTRAC is providing support tools, and many agencies are hiring compliance officers to meet new obligations.
Australia promulga reglas inmobiliarias más estrictas en 2026 para combatir el lavado de dinero, centrándose en efectivo y transacciones complejas.