AUSTRAC compliance deadline: 1 July 2026

AML/CTF compliance for real estate agencies, done in 5 days.

From July 1, Australian real estate agencies that broker sales, purchases, or transfers of property need a full AML/CTF program registered with AUSTRAC. GateCrown delivers yours. Customised, turnkey, audit-ready.

15+ staff, mixed services, or multiple offices? The AUSTRAC starter kit won't cover you. That's exactly what we built this for.

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A complete compliance system, installed and operational in 5 days.

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You've never had AML obligations before.
Now you have months.

The AML/CTF Act now extends to "gatekeeper professions": real estate agents, lawyers, accountants. Most agencies haven't started. The clock is ticking.

If your agency has 15+ staff, mixed services, or multiple offices, the AUSTRAC starter kit won't work for you. It says so itself.

New, complex obligations

Written AML/CTF program, enterprise-wide risk assessment, customer due diligence procedures, suspicious matter reporting, 7-year record keeping, staff training. All required from Day 1.

Serious enforcement

AUSTRAC can pursue civil penalties up to $33 million for a body corporate. They've already fined SkyCity $67M and Westpac $1.3B. Enforcement is active, public, and growing.

Law firms charge a fortune

Top-tier law firms charge $15K–$50K+ for compliance programs. You don't need a Big Six partner. You need a customised compliance system that covers every AUSTRAC obligation, installed fast.

A complete compliance system. Installed, not downloaded.

The core documents AUSTRAC expects, customised to your agency, mapped to obligations, delivered in Word and Excel. Yours to keep and edit forever.

AML/CTF Program Document

20+ page customised program covering governance, risk methodology, CDD procedures, reporting obligations, record keeping, staff training, and suspicious indicators for real estate.

Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment

Multi-tab Excel workbook with pre-populated risk factors across all 5 AUSTRAC categories: customer, service, channel, geographic, and technology risk.

Compliance Mapping Table

Maps all 18 AUSTRAC obligations → the section in your system → the evidence artifact. Your proof of coverage if AUSTRAC ever asks.

CDD Templates (×3)

Separate forms for Individual, Company, and Trust customers, with identity verification, beneficial ownership, risk rating, and sign-off sections.

Staff Training Module

Pre-recorded training video covering obligations, red flags, CDD procedures, and reporting, plus a completion quiz for training records.

AUSTRAC Enrollment Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough for enrolling as a reporting entity. AUSTRAC Online opens March 31, 2026. Enrollment must be completed by July 29, 2026.

Three steps. Five days. Done.

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Book a free call

15 minutes. We'll assess your agency's obligations and confirm what you need.

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Complete the questionnaire

We send you a short onboarding form. Takes 15 minutes. Covers your services, staff, and customer profile.

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Your system is installed

Within 5 business days, your complete, customised compliance system is delivered + a 30-minute walkthrough call.

Built by compliance specialists.

GateCrown was founded to make AUSTRAC compliance accessible, affordable, and fast for Australian real estate agencies.

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GateCrown Compliance Team

Melbourne, Australia

Our team combines regulatory compliance expertise with deep knowledge of AUSTRAC's AML/CTF framework. We've studied every published guidance note, enforcement action, and regulatory update to build compliance systems that are thorough, defensible, and audit-ready.

Every document is built from AUSTRAC's own published obligations and mapped to the AML/CTF Rules 2025, so you know nothing is missed.

AML/CTF Specialist AUSTRAC-Aligned Documentation Melbourne Based

How we compare.

You've seen the free AUSTRAC kit and the $679 templates. Here's what they actually cover.

GateCrown
AUSTRAC Starter Kit
Template Sellers (~$679)
Law Firm
Software Platform
Customised to YOUR agency
Training evidence included
Obligation mapping table
Implementation walkthrough
Works for 15+ staff / mixed services
Completed documents, ready to file
Delivered in 5 business days
Self-serve
Cost under AUD $5,000
Yours to keep and edit forever

One-time installation fee. Ongoing maintenance available.

Your compliance system is installed once. Optional ongoing maintenance keeps it current as regulations evolve.

Now accepting early clients

Readiness Assessment

$495
AUD · GST-free

Not sure where you stand? Get a clear picture of your compliance gaps before committing.

  • 45-minute consultation call
  • Obligation applicability review
  • Gap analysis report
  • Prioritised action plan
  • Fee credited toward any installation
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Essentials

$2,950
AUD · GST-free

For single-office agencies. Residential sales & property management

  • AML/CTF Program Document
  • Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment
  • 3× CDD Templates
  • AUSTRAC Enrollment Guide
  • 30-minute walkthrough call
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Multi-Office

$7,500
AUD · GST-free

For franchise networks or agencies with 3+ offices across multiple locations

  • Everything in Complete
  • Group AML/CTF Program structure
  • Per-office risk assessment variants
  • Compliance Officer training session
  • 90 days priority support
  • Annual review reminder + template
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After Installation

Compliance Maintenance

$750/month

AUD · GST-free · Cancel anytime

Quarterly compliance reviews Training refreshers Regulatory updates Annual compliance report prep

Optional. Your installed system works independently. Maintenance ensures it stays current as AUSTRAC guidance evolves.

Full Coverage Guarantee If your system doesn't map to every AUSTRAC obligation, we'll revise it at no charge. No questions asked.

AUSTRAC enforcement is real.

$1.3B
Westpac penalty, largest in Australian corporate history
$67M
SkyCity Adelaide penalty (2024)

Real estate agencies have never had AML obligations before. From July 1, 2026, they do. And AUSTRAC has made clear that enforcement will apply equally to Tranche 2 entities.

The consequences of non-compliance include civil penalties of up to $33 million for a body corporate and $6.6 million for individuals, enforceable undertakings, infringement notices, remedial directions, and public enforcement action.

AUSTRAC's own summary states that criminal penalties apply for certain offences. The cost of compliance is a fraction of the cost of getting it wrong.

Frequently asked.

If your agency brokers the sale, purchase, or transfer of real estate, yes. AUSTRAC's new obligations apply to real estate agents, buyer's agents, and property developers from 1 July 2026. Use AUSTRAC's online tool to check if your specific services are captured.
No. GateCrown provides compliance documentation and training materials based on AUSTRAC's published guidance and the AML/CTF Rules 2025. We are not lawyers and recommend you seek independent legal advice for complex situations. Our scope agreement makes this clear.
Our Multi-Office installation is designed for this. The AML/CTF Act allows entities in a reporting group to share compliance arrangements through a group program. We structure your system to cover all offices under one framework with per-office risk assessment variants.
Software platforms give you a login and tools. We give you a completed, customised compliance system. The actual documents AUSTRAC expects you to have, installed and operational. No learning curve. You get finished deliverables, not another platform to figure out.
You review and approve the AML/CTF Program (it needs sign-off from your governing body). Then you enrol with AUSTRAC when enrolment opens (31 March 2026). We provide a step-by-step guide for enrolment. From there, you implement the program. The CDD templates, training, and procedures are all ready to use. Optional ongoing maintenance is available at $750/month for quarterly reviews, training refreshers, and regulatory updates.
Yes. Everything is delivered in Word and Excel. Yours to keep and edit anytime. We recommend reviewing your program at least annually, which you can do yourself or engage us for an annual review.
Every installation includes a Compliance Mapping Table that maps all 18 AUSTRAC obligations to the specific section in your system and the evidence artifact that proves compliance. It's your audit trail.

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