Anti-Money Laundering
It is a legal requirement for all relevant employees to receive Anti-Money Laundering training so they can understand and implement the correct procedures in line with the latest legislation. This makes this course essential if you are an estate agent and therefore required to know about your responsibilities in respect of financial crime.
Related courses and information
Anti-Money Laundering — Introduction
Raise your awareness of money laundering activities and better equip yourself to minimise the risks by knowing what to look out for.
Anti-Money Laundering — Advanced
Get the knowledge needed to ensure that you can competently undertake the duties of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Fact sheet: Money Laundering Regulations
The aim of the legislation is to reducing money laundering and increase the transparency of business operations in the UK. More recent regulations have been largely driven in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where the focus has been on overseas actors.
How to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations (estate agents)
It’s a criminal offence to trade as an estate agency business without being registered with HMRC for money laundering supervision. Make sure you know the rules, risks and ensure that criminal gangs or unscrupulous individuals are not using your business to exploit their ill-gotten gains.
Consumer Protection Regulations
It's essential for agents to be aware of the regulations which directly govern relationships with consumers.