Anti-money laundering (AML/CFT)
This page uses the wording from Berry's previous website. Berry's director is checking it for the new site.
New Zealand has had Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing Terrorism laws operating since 2013.
From 1st January 2019, real estate businesses became subject to New Zealand's anti-money laundering regime contained in the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (Act).
What we will ask you for
Under the Act, Berry Real Estate are required to obtain and verify information from new and existing clients, and the people connected with them. This process is called customer due diligence, the purpose of which is to verify that you are who you say you are. By law, we are not able to provide services to you until our customer due diligence has been completed.
When you engage with us we will ask you for:
- your full name; and
- your date of birth; and
- your address.
For us to confirm these details, we will need to see documents such as:
- your passport or driver’s licence; and
- documents that show your address (like a current bank statement or utility bill).
If you are seeing us about company or trust business, we will need information about the company or trust (including the people associated with it such as directors and shareholders, trustees and beneficiaries). We may also need to ask you for further information. We appreciate your understanding.
For more detail about Anti-Money Laundering obligations, please see the official resources:
Questions about what we need from you? Call the office on 03 443 2854 or write to gb@berryrealestate.co.nz.
As published on Berry's previous website (berryrealestate.co.nz/aml-anti-money-laundering/, read 2026-10-28).