On 13 February 2026, REINZ provided its written submission to the Department of Internal Affairs in response to the Draft 2025 AML/CFT Sector Risk Assessment for the Real Estate Sector. This review represents an important opportunity to achieve meaningful, risk-based regulatory relief for the real estate sector.

In our submission, REINZ has continued to strongly advocate for a proportionate compliance framework that reflects the actual money laundering and terrorism financing risks present within the industry. We have also reiterated our firm position in opposing any potential expansion of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) obligations to purchasers.