The landscape of real estate in New South Wales is evolving, bringing new pressures to your daily operations. With AUSTRAC’s Tranche 2 reforms requiring enrolment from 31 March 2026 and legislative compliance from 1 July 2026, together with the rigorous requirements of the Supervision Guidelines, compliance has never been more complex.
To help you comply, REINSW is launching REI Vault - a secure, guided digital environment that acts as a "one-stop-shop," packing all your compliance obligations into a single, intuitive process. Seamlessly integrated with REI Forms Live, it ensures you can manage your legal requirements - from start to final settlement - without ever leaving your workflow.
What this means for you
From 31 March 2026, you’ll need to:
- Enrol with AUSTRAC
- Implement an AML/CTF system such as REI Vault
- Develop policies and procedures to manage your AML/CTF obligations
From 1 July 2026:
- Implement your AML/CTF policies and procedures
- Verify client identities (VOI) and conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) checks
- Assess client risk and monitor transactions
- Appoint a Compliance Officer
- Keep records and report suspicious matters to AUSTRAC
You need a solution that fits your day-to-day workflow to help with compliance. That’s exactly what REINSW has built for you.
Complete AML/CTF Integration:
Effortlessly meet AUSTRAC requirements through guided Know Your Customer (KYC), Verification of Identity (VOI), and mandatory client risk assessments*.
*A third-party AML/CTF provider subscription will be required either through FirstAML as the default provider to REINSW or another AML/CTF Provider.
Supervision & Price Representation:
Automatically align with NSW Fair Trading's Supervision Guidelines and ensure full compliance with price representation requirements throughout the sales process.
Total Workflow Management:
Manage forms and agreements within REI Forms Live while the system tracks transaction progress and collects essential documentation like contracts, building reports, and land tax information.
Why choose REI Vault?
Comply with Confidence using REI Vault:
The All-in-One Secure Platform for NSW Real Estate
This is more than just an AML/CTF tool. It’s a comprehensive compliance framework designed to support agencies across their entire compliance obligations throughout the sales process, enhancing the value of your REINSW membership.
Secure Collaboration:
Invite vendors, purchasers, buyers' agents, solicitors, and conveyancers into a centralised workspace to communicate securely and track the deal in real-time.
Key dates to know
From 31 March 2026
Enrol with AUSTRAC and prepare your AML/CTF program.
REI Vault goes live.
From 1 July 2026
Tranche 2 obligations take effect.
Getting ready early puts you in control and gives you confidence with compliance.
Take Action Today!
Be among the first to experience the future of SIMPLIFIED, SECURE & COMPLIANT NSW property transactions with REI Vault.
Register now to stay informed, receive early updates, and be first in line for demos, guided onboarding & general AML/CTF training.
Not a member of REINSW? You can also register.
Stay compliant. Stay ahead. Secure your agency’s future today".
Tim McKibbin
Already have an AML/CTF Provider?
If you already have a preferred AML/CTF provider, our solution allows you to bring your current provider into REI Vault, ensuring you don't lose the benefits of your existing setup while gaining our integrated features.
The clock is ticking. With mandatory AUSTRAC enrolment from 31 March 2026, along with the full go-live for REI Vault, now is the time to modernise your compliance strategy.
Whether you are a Licensee-in-Charge or a sales agent, this platform is built to minimise your operational risk.
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The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales is the peak industry body for real estate agents and property professionals in NSW.
Real Estate Institute of New South Wales - RTO Number: 90117 (Registered Training Organisation)
REI Vault Integrates AML/CTF, Supervision & Price Representation Compliance with REI Forms Live. Exclusive to REINSW members.
Seamless Exchange & Settlement:
The environment packages your sales file for a compliant exchange and links directly to PEXA to initiate and complete settlements.
Post-Exchange Support:
Stay compliant even after the hammer falls with tools designed to assist with post-exchange compliance requirements.
REI Vault is a solution built by REINSW and Dynamic Methods.