Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
From 1 July 2026, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing requirements apply to Australian real estate transactions.
As part of these requirements, Sleiman Real Estate may be required to verify the identity of clients, purchasers, vendors, rental providers, business owners and other parties involved in a property transaction.
These checks are now a standard part of the real estate process and are designed to protect the integrity of the Australian property market.
What this means for you
You may be asked to provide identification documents and, where required, further information about the source of funds, ownership structure, company, trust or entity involved in a transaction.
This may include:
Proof of identity
Proof of address
Company, trust or entity details
Beneficial ownership information
Source of funds or source of wealth information
Further supporting documents where required
Why this information is required
The purpose of these checks is to help prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud and other unlawful activity through property transactions.
Sleiman Real Estate is committed to meeting its legal obligations while making the process as clear and straightforward as possible for our clients.
Privacy and confidentiality
Any information collected as part of this process will be handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our internal compliance procedures.
Need assistance?
If you have any questions about the AML/CTF verification process, please contact our office.
Sleiman Real Estate
Melbourne | Taylors Hill
03 9337 7305
sleimanrealestate.com.au