03/09/2026
📢 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE CAN MATTER UNDER THE NEW AML RULES
Recent AUSTRAC guidance is a timely reminder that not every property-related transaction is treated the same way for AML/CTF purposes.
In some matters, the type of interest being dealt with can make an important difference. For example, there can be distinctions between:
🏡 Freehold property
🏢 Strata property
📄 Leasehold interests
🔑 Licences to occupy
🏘️ Retirement village interests
🚐 Certain caravan park or site-share arrangements
That means two transactions that may look similar at first glance can involve different compliance considerations behind the scenes.
For clients, the key message is simple:
the legal structure of the property interest matters, not just the street address.
At Get Moving Conveyancing, we keep up to date with these changes so we can guide our clients clearly and carefully through the process — whether you are buying, selling, transferring or dealing with a more unusual property arrangement.
If you are unsure how your transaction may be affected, we are always happy to help explain the process in plain English.
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General information only. The AML/CTF position will depend on the particular transaction and the type of property interest involved.