The following pages deal only with certain aspects of AML as it affects property transactions. For further information on AML as it relates to estate and lettings agents businesses as well as the impact of AML on other types of business, see A practical overview of the legislation.

For anti money laundering documents, see May 2026 Property Newsletter for templates relevant to property sales and lettings.

Property transactions have long been recognised as attractive vehicles for money laundering because they can involve large sums of money and may generate an appearance of legitimate wealth.

As a result, commercial and residential estate agency and lettings agency businesses occupy an important position within the UK's AML framework.