Government to relax anti-money laundering rules for family trust home sales

Tuesday 8 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 8 Jul 2025, 2:03pm

In this story Nicole McKee

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced plans to ease anti-money laundering checks for low-risk transactions. The changes aim to reduce the burden on New Zealanders selling homes held within family trusts.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 8 Jul 2025, 12:24pm

   Government to loosen rules for selling homes in trusts (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 8 Jul 2025, 2:03pm

   Rules for selling homes in trusts to be relaxed (opens in new tab)