Oct 21, 2026
AML/CTF is not the death knell for smaller firms
AIC NSW boss says Tranche 2 compliance is here but 'I don't see any evidence it's broken the camel's back'.
Richard Cunningham
Oct 8, 2026
Remote working: Tech tycoons in the bush
Conveyancing partners Ian Perkins and Richard Bootle have built a thriving business worth billions while enjoying life in Bogan territory. And they have big plans for the future.
Sep 30, 2026
Home building approvals drop challenges national 2029 target
While there have been mixed results in terms of the number of home development approvals in August, the national data shows a drop.
Sep 30, 2026
Rates blame game: Property Council aims up on government
The RBA decision to raise the home loan cash rates has hit mortgage holders hard at a time when cost pressures are already bearing down on families. While the Federal Government points the finger at the Mid-East conflict, back home the blame is directed at public policy.
Sep 23, 2026
Kochie on government spending: Name, shame and share the pain
Amid rocketing living costs and the prospect of further home loan rate rises, one of Australia’s most trusted business observers calls on authorities to look at their spending to help ease the burden on all of us.
Sep 16, 2026
People’s life savings ‘must be protected’
Industry experts are united in their concerns over the controversial practice of deposit flicking.
Sep 15, 2026
Little food, little sleep but lots of drive
Lydia Chen is the principal at Brightstone Conveyancing in Sydney’s Chatswood. It’s a busy, fixed-fee practice with five staff including an accountant based in their associated city law office. Lydia allowed Australian Conveyancer to record a typical day at the office and revealed what drives her work ethic…
Sep 15, 2026
Meet and listen to the new voice of AIC NSW
AIC NSW appointed a new CEO in August with a clear agenda to guide the sector through an interesting era of change. But before Jonathan Smithers adopts new policies, he’s taking the time to listen to constituents to ensure practitioners’’ concerns are heard and needs are met.
Sep 9, 2026
High-priced homes across the nation losing their value
Data expert says 'upper-quartile houses in Sydney and Melbourne are now more than 10 per cent below their cyclical peaks'.
Sep 8, 2026
Value of the nation’s homes on the decline
ABS expert says housing worth has fallen but is 'consistent with recent softening in housing market conditions'.
