Big Change Coming If you Want To Sell Property In New Zealand starting 1st January 2018..Get Ready Folks. From 1st January 2019 real estate agents across New Zealand will have to verify your Identity in compliance with AML/CFT (Anti Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism) legislation. Before listing property from January 2018 real estate agents will have to collect proof identity and address from individuals and more information from Trusts and Companies....If you are thinking of selling contact us now for a chat or consider contacting your lawyer and or accountant who have already been captured under this legislation.