Guides

Plain answers for agencies

Short guides on the questions principals and solo agents ask us most. Every fact links to its source.

AML for real estate agents in New ZealandWhat the AML/CFT Act asks of a New Zealand real estate agency: a compliance officer, a risk assessment, a programme and an independent audit every three years.
AML/CTF Tranche 2 for Australian real estate agentsSince 1 July 2026, Australian real estate agencies have AML/CTF obligations. What a sole trader or small agency has to do, from AUSTRAC's own guidance.
Trust account reconciliation for real estate agenciesWhy trust reconciliation and the yearly audit matter for NZ and Australian agencies, and what regulators do when audits are missed.
Changing rent roll software: what to plan forWhat to check before you move property management software: pricing models, setup fees, and the trust account rules that apply when things change.
What real estate software costs in Australia and New ZealandPublished price ranges for CRM, property management, design and licensing, and the Indium price card for comparison.
Going solo as a real estate agentWho can run their own agency in New Zealand and Australia, what it costs to be licensed, and the obligations you take on.