As Australia’s real estate industry prepares for the introduction of Tranche 2 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) reforms on 1 July, premium independent real estate network DiJones has unveiled a fully integrated digital compliance and transaction ecosystem that transforms one of the sector’s biggest regulatory changes and challenges into a competitive advantage for its agents and clients.
Rather than viewing the legislation as simply another compliance requirement, DiJones spent the past 18 months designing and testing a centralised digital platform that embeds compliance seamlessly into every stage of the property transaction.
The result is a single ecosystem that combines Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification, Proof of Identity (POI), digital agency agreements, buyer and seller AML transaction management and secure client onboarding into one streamlined workflow.
Agents can deploy AML client verification in just seconds seamlessly moving from a listing presentation to a fully compliant, signed agency agreement in as little as 10 to 15 minutes.
Dean Mackie, CEO of DiJones, said the business saw the reforms as an opportunity to rethink the way real estate transactions should operate.
“Every major shift in our industry creates a choice. You can treat it as another compliance obligation, or you can use it as an opportunity to improve the way you work and the experience you deliver to clients.”
“We chose the latter.”
“We invested early to build technology that doesn’t just meet the new legislative requirements, but genuinely improves how our people operate every day. Our agents shouldn’t have to become compliance experts, they should be focused on delivering exceptional advice and service. We’ve built the infrastructure that allows them to do exactly that.”
Unlike traditional agency models, where compliance responsibilities often sit with individual offices or contractors, DiJones has centralised governance under a corporate-led compliance framework.
This significantly reduces administrative complexity, supports consistency across the network and helps shield agents from the day-to-day burden of managing increasingly complex regulatory obligations.
The platform also strengthens customer privacy through automated handling of sensitive identity documentation.
Once verification is complete, Proof of Identity information is automatically removed from agent devices and email systems, reducing unnecessary data retention and enhancing cyber security.
Brent May, Chief Operating Officer at DiJones, said the investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to giving agents the tools they need to operate more efficiently while maintaining the highest professional standards.
“Technology should remove friction, not create it. Every decision we’ve made has been centred around making life easier for our agents while delivering a faster, cyber-secure experience for our clients.”
“Whether an agent is in the office, at a listing presentation or meeting a client interstate, they can now complete a fully compliant transaction from virtually anywhere. That’s the kind of operational advantage modern businesses need.”
Among the platform’s innovations is secure digital identity verification, uniquely allowing clients to share their AML verified credentials for all aspects of their life.
While it simplifies future property transactions, it also lays the foundation for a broader DiJones ecosystem, where trusted identity can support a growing range of adjacent property and lifestyle services.
The ecosystem also integrates digital agency agreements, automated communication preferences, secure offer management and Vespa, DiJones’ AI-powered technology concierge, providing immediate support to agents whenever they need assistance – 24/7.
The system has already been extensively tested across the network ahead of the July implementation date, ensuring every office transitions with confidence from day one.
Dean Mackie said the investment reflects DiJones’ broader vision for the future of the profession.
“Our responsibility isn’t simply to respond to industry change – it’s to lead through it.”
“Consumers increasingly expect secure, transparent and effortless experiences. Agents deserve technology that gives them confidence, protects their business and allows them to spend more time with clients.”
“This investment reflects just the start of where we believe the future of real estate is heading, and we’re proud to be helping shape that future via the DiJones Marketplace.”
Established in 1992, DiJones operates more than 25 offices across residential, commercial and developments, spanning Sydney’s Upper North Shore, Mid North Shore, Lower North Shore, Northern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Hills District and Eastern Suburbs, as well as the Central Coast, Pacific Palms, Sutherland Shire, Southern Highlands and the Illawarra.
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