PARTNERING WITH PROFESSIONALS IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY
We enjoy partnering with like-minded professionals in the residential property market.
At Map Lawyers we embrace a direct line of communication with real estate agents, bankers, brokers and other professionals to provide a seamless sale or purchase for our mutual clients.
We are always keen to catch up for a coffee or discuss over the phone how we can work together or hear your feedback.
If you would like to chat, please feel free to contact us on:
Phone: 1300 680 584
Email: contact@maplawyers.com.au
Latest Resources
THE NEW AML/CTF REGIME: WHEN COMPLIANCE LOSES TOUCH WITH COMMERCIAL REALITY
Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime was intended to strengthen the integrity of the financial system. That objective is difficult to criticise. No responsible professional opposes sensible measures designed to detect criminal funds, disrupt organised crime, and protect the economy from exploitation. However, the practical implementation of the new AML/CTF obligations has exposed
EARLY RELEASE OF DEPOSIT IN VICTORIA: WHAT PURCHASERS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE AGREEING
When buying property in Victoria, the deposit (which typically can be up to 10% of the purchase price) is paid on signing the contract and held securely in trust until settlement. At settlement, you pay the balance, and the deposit is released to the vendor. However, vendors sometimes request early release of the deposit before
NEW AML/CTF RULES FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS: WHAT SELLING AND BUYER’S AGENTS NEED TO KNOW
From 1 July 2026, selling agents and buyer’s agents across Australia will face important new obligations under the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. These reforms aim to make it significantly harder for criminals to use property transactions for money laundering, terrorism financing, or other serious illegal activities. For agents, the key message
