Understanding Your AML Obligations in the UK Property Sector
The UK's Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) impose significant responsibilities on businesses in the property sector, including letting agents, estate agents, and high-value landlords. Failure to comply with these property AML checks can result in severe penalties, including substantial fines and reputational damage.
ClearCompliance helps you understand and implement these obligations, ensuring your business is protected and compliant with financial crime compliance for lettings and sales. Key areas include:
- Risk-Based Approach: Implementing policies and procedures proportionate to the AML risks your property business faces.
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Knowing your customers (tenants, buyers, sellers, and landlords) and verifying their identities as part of your due diligence AML property strategy.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining appropriate records of transactions and due diligence checks for all property dealings.
- Reporting Suspicious Activity: Identifying and reporting suspicious transactions to the National Crime Agency (NCA).
- Staff Training: Ensuring your team is aware of their AML responsibilities and can identify red flags in property transactions.