AML/CTF from July 2026, trust accounts, consumer law, misleading conduct and OFT disciplinary process.
URGENT TOPIC — deadline is 1 July 2026. Cover: what designated services are covered (acting as broker/agent in property sale or purchase), who is the customer (both buyer AND seller), enrolment with A
Read guide →Cover: misleading and deceptive conduct definition and real estate examples, price guide prohibition at Queensland auctions (unique to QLD — no price guides to bidders), online listing price display r
Read guide →Cover: definition of beneficial interest under the Act, who counts as an associate, mandatory written disclosure to vendor, prohibition on charging commission on beneficial interest sales (pre-2014 ru
Read guide →Cover: what money must go into trust (deposits, rent, bond), approved ADI requirement, opening and operating a trust account, record-keeping requirements, monthly reconciliation, annual audit by appro
Read guide →Action-oriented article with a clear implementation checklist. Deadline-driven — 1 July 2026. Cover: enrol with AUSTRAC, build AML/CTF program, implement customer due diligence, train staff, set up tr
Read guide →Practical step-by-step guide. Cover: AUSTRAC online enrolment portal, what information is required, timeline from enrolment to full compliance, designating an AML/CTF compliance officer, template risk
Read guide →Cover: Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, what a seller must disclose about body corporate (Form 2 requirements), body corporate certificate, levy arrears, exclusive use areas, by-laws
Read guide →Practical CGT reference for agents (not financial advice — factual overview). Cover: CGT basics (cost base, capital gain calculation), 50% discount for assets held over 12 months, main residence exemp
Read guide →Impact of Australia's digital assets regulatory framework on property transactions. Cover: stablecoin regulation, exchange licensing requirements, what has changed for using crypto in property transac
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