Commercial Real Estate Agents
AML/CTF compliance for Australian commercial real estate agents handling office, retail, industrial and mixed-use property transactions. Covers enhanced due diligence for high-value commercial deals.
Who is captured under Tranche 2?
Likely capturedCommercial real estate agents who facilitate the sale, purchase or lease of commercial properties are likely to be captured under Tranche 2. This includes offices, retail spaces, industrial warehouses and mixed-use developments. We recommend seeking legal advice to confirm your obligations.
A HeadStart on Compliance
Digital products to help you build your AML/CTF program, whether or not you are in scope
Ready-to-Customise Resources
Documentation tailored to your sector, ready to customise with your lawyer
Team Training
Staff training materials for your team and compliance officers
Key AML/CTF Areas for Commercial Real Estate Agents
Our documentation covers all critical AML/CTF compliance areas specific to your profession. Your lawyer reviews and tailors these to your business before you go live. We include a structured brief so the review is efficient.
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Corporate Client Verification
Enhanced due diligence for company, trust and SMSF clients common in commercial transactions.
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Beneficial Ownership Tracing
Procedures for complex ownership structures typical in commercial property.
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High-Value Transaction Monitoring
Enhanced procedures for transactions over $10 million.
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Foreign Investment Compliance
Additional requirements for foreign purchasers and FIRB considerations.
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Lease Transaction Procedures
Compliance for commercial lease arrangements and tenant verification.
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Source of Funds for Large Transactions
Enhanced enquiries for high-value commercial acquisitions.
What's Included in Your Real Estate Edition
Digital products tailored to commercial real estate agents operations, ready to customise with your lawyer.
- • AML/CTF program framework for commercial agents
- • Risk assessment worksheet (ML/TF/PF risks)
- • Corporate client identification procedures
- • Complex ownership structure protocols
- • High-value transaction workflows
- • Foreign investment compliance checklist
- • Lease transaction procedures
- • Suspicious matter reporting procedures
- • Recordkeeping schedules
- • Staff Training Register
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Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. HeadStart Docs™ provides digital products only, not legal services. Always seek advice specific to your circumstances from a qualified legal professional before implementing any AML/CTF program. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information.