Australia tightens property checks
Sunday 28th June, 2026
From 1 July Australia’s Tranche 2 AML laws make real estate agents, conveyancers, lawyers and certain dealers verify customers and report suspicious transactions, closing a loophole used to launder property funds.
This gives Wise a chance to comment on transparent, cross‑border payments and compliance in Australia and the UK, highlighting how regulated, traceable transfers reduce money‑laundering risk.
Why have we flagged this?
Australia's new AML rules expanding customer verification to real estate and other sectors will shift cross-border funds flows and reporting — Wise can offer expert comment on how these checks affect international transfers and compliance for customers.
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