Surga Central integrates with First AML to streamline compliance ahead of Australia's 1 July 2026 AML deadline

Sydney, Australia, 19 June 2026 - Surga Central, a purpose-built CRM and data platform for commercial property from Adept Business Systems Pty Ltd, today announced a strategic integration with First AML, the specialist anti-money laundering (AML) compliance platform. The integration enables commercial real estate agencies to manage their upcoming Tranche 2 AML obligations seamlessly within their existing Surga Central workflows.

From 1 July 2026, real estate professionals across Australia must comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. Commercial property transactions often involve complex entity structures, including self-managed super funds, private companies, and overseas entities. This creates significant compliance challenges for agencies.

The new integration between Surga Central and First AML addresses this by bringing automated, flexible AML checks directly into the sales and deal-origination process. Key benefits of the integration include:

• Flexible AML workflow that restricts sensitive information on a strict need-to-know basis
• Real-time visibility of AML check status for agents and teams directly inside Surga Central
• Automated compliance that reduces manual effort and administrative burden
• Seamless embedding of AML processes into everyday operations without disrupting transaction speed or client experience
• Consistent, auditable compliance across the entire deal lifecycle

Steve Clark, CEO of Adept Business Systems Pty Ltd, commented: “The July deadline for the introduction of AML checks by real estate professionals in Australia is fast approaching. Because commercial property transactions often involve a variety of entities, including self-managed super funds, private companies, overseas companies and other structures, there is a need for a specialised AML platform. First AML has a proven record in the commercial real estate sector, and some of our customers overseas have been working with this solution for some time.”

Milan Cooper, CEO and Co-Founder at First AML, added: “Tranche 2 will fundamentally change how commercial real estate firms operate. AML can’t remain a disconnected, manual process while deals are moving at speed. Surga’s integration with First AML brings compliance visibility directly into the sales workflow, helping firms manage obligations more consistently and efficiently without disrupting transactions. This is exactly the kind of operational shift the industry needs as AML becomes part of everyday real estate operations.”

The integration combines Surga Central’s CRM and data capabilities with First AML’s specialist compliance platform, delivering a seamless solution that embeds AML checks directly into the commercial property deal workflow and helps agencies reduce friction while accelerating transaction cycles.

About Adept Business Systems Pty Ltd

Adept Business Systems is a property technology company that develops software solutions for the real estate sector. Its flagship product, Surga Central, is a CRM and data platform designed for commercial property professionals. It supports the management of listings, clients, and requirements throughout the deal lifecycle. The platform is used by agencies, brokers, owners, and leasing teams across Australia and New Zealand.

www.surgacentral.com