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What Real Estate Agencies Must Do to Comply with AML/CTF Laws

2026-02-27T09:16:39+10:00

From 1 July 2026, Real Estate professionals will face significant new compliance obligations under updated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) legislation. These reforms recognise that property transactions can be used to conceal illicit funds and place responsibility on agencies to actively manage this risk. Why the Changes Matter Real Estate has long been considered a high-risk sector for financial ... read more >>

What Real Estate Agencies Must Do to Comply with AML/CTF Laws2026-02-27T09:16:39+10:00

Monthly Trust Account Checks: What Licensees & Officers in Effective Control Should Review

2026-02-27T09:09:06+10:00

For Licensees and Officers in Effective Control, your Trust Account is one of the most critical areas of responsibility in your business. It is also one of the most closely scrutinised by regulators and auditors. A structured monthly review within your trust accounting software is essential — not only for compliance, but to ensure your agency is actually recovering the fees it has earned. Here are ... read more >>

Monthly Trust Account Checks: What Licensees & Officers in Effective Control Should Review2026-02-27T09:09:06+10:00

Checklist for Real Estate Agencies – Are You Meeting Your New Fair Work Act Obligations?

2025-12-11T13:12:52+10:00

Checklist for Real Estate Agencies – Are You Meeting Your New Fair Work Act Obligations? With recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) now in effect, it’s essential for real estate agency owners and managers to ensure compliance with the latest workplace requirements. Here’s a practical checklist, in true End of Month Angels style, to help you determine ... read more >>

Checklist for Real Estate Agencies – Are You Meeting Your New Fair Work Act Obligations?2025-12-11T13:12:52+10:00

Break Bad Trust Accounting Habits: Reconcile Daily

2025-09-02T15:39:25+10:00

  Break Your Worst Trust Accounting Habit: Reconcile Daily Daily Trust Account reconciliation is the most overlooked habit in Australian Real Estate agencies. We all struggle with habits – staying up too late, binge-watching Netflix, or skipping the gym. But there's one habit that consistently tops the list of trust accounting mistakes: failing to perform daily Trust Account reconciliation. Trust ... read more >>

Break Bad Trust Accounting Habits: Reconcile Daily2025-09-02T15:39:25+10:00

Functions of an Assistant Agent & Trust Accounting

2020-09-15T14:22:29+10:00

Deciphering the legislation changes As of 23rd March 2020, we saw changes to the legislation which meant that Certificate of Registration Holders transitioned to Assistant Agents. The new legislation brought about some changes to the daily functions of a person working in a trust accounting role. They can no longer perform all of the same duties as prior to 23rd ... read more >>

Functions of an Assistant Agent & Trust Accounting2020-09-15T14:22:29+10:00

End of Month Angels COVID-19 Message

2020-03-22T22:57:11+10:00

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to impact people and businesses across the world, we want to share an update on the steps that End of Month Angels is taking to ensure business continuity for our clients here in Australia. Safety of our Angels and clients is paramount, as such, we are taking prompt actions to minimise risk as much as possible. ... read more >>

End of Month Angels COVID-19 Message2020-03-22T22:57:11+10:00

NSW Reforms & Property Management Compliance

2020-02-18T23:55:09+10:00

There are certain components of the upcoming Licensing Reforms (23rd March reminder!) that specifically concern Property Managers and Property Manager compliance. As a quick summary, these points are: Current License holders will transition to Class 2 License holders Certificate of Registration holders will transition to Assistant Agents If you’re currently approving EOM payments, you will not be able to do ... read more >>

NSW Reforms & Property Management Compliance2020-02-18T23:55:09+10:00

NSW Licensing Reforms & Trust Accounting Compliance

2020-02-14T01:26:10+10:00

As you are all very hopefully aware the 2020 NSW licensing reforms come into effect on 23rd March this year. Here we summarise the changes that are coming your way, what you need to do to prepare and how it will affect you. The 2020 NSW Licensing Reforms in Brief What Has Changed? There is now a requirement to have ... read more >>

NSW Licensing Reforms & Trust Accounting Compliance2020-02-14T01:26:10+10:00

Stay Stress-Free and Breach-Free This Holiday Season

2019-03-28T06:24:46+10:00

The holiday season is so close we can feel it. We can smell the jasmine in the air, the Christmas decorations are up in the shops and Christmas party prep is well underway. So amongst all that, you may very well be planning your Christmas break from the office. As licensee, there are two requirements to ensure before you pack ... read more >>

Stay Stress-Free and Breach-Free This Holiday Season2019-03-28T06:24:46+10:00

A Licensee Holiday – Is There Really Such A Thing?

2019-03-28T06:24:46+10:00

Licensee holidays. They can be as elusive as snow on the roof on a hot Aussie Christmas Day. Yet, they can be done! Gone are the days where as Licensee you are all but forbidden to take some precious annual leave. No longer are you tied to the physical compound of your desk. With all the amazing advances that come ... read more >>

A Licensee Holiday – Is There Really Such A Thing?2019-03-28T06:24:46+10:00
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