Jul 31, 2025
ARTICLES
Jul 30, 2025
Conveyancers in crosshairs of criminals targeting property cash
Scamwatch has been notified of losses totalling $12,237,870 in false billing cases – which is where these crimes are recorded - in the first five months of 2025.
Jul 30, 2025
The Trump Effect: how the US is rattling Australia’s cage
It’s been a rough few months for business decision-makers, with the threat from wars, global tensions and the uncertainties posed by Donald Trump’s abrupt announcements on trade, defence, aid, the environment, education and health. But some say uncertainty might not be a bad thing, especially for Australian property.
Jul 30, 2025
Trump: the ripples that reach all sectors
Australia is the world’s 12th largest economy and a key player in global affairs, especially in the Asia-Pacific. So when Donand Trump whips out his black Sharpie, it pays to be looking over his shoulder. Here are some of the areas commanding our attention.
Jul 30, 2025
Petition to ban kickbacks tops 1,260 signatures
The practice of conveyancers handing up to $500 kick-back payments to real estate to land work is wrong and “unethical”, says the Victorian AIC president. And she has 1,260 petition signatures to back up as a case to regulators to ban it.
Jul 29, 2025
Disruption warning for first weekend of Seller Disclosure
REIQ has warned real estate agents of the possibility of delays and disruption to auctions of properties in strata buildings.
Jul 29, 2025
Tranche 2 AML: red letter day may mean red ink for sector
The laws to combat money laundering through real estate are coming and professionals in the property sector need to get themselves ready to manage the change. It’s a necessary evil but it could also be costly.
Jul 24, 2025
UK breach fines far outweigh penalties for actual laundering
Just a small percentage of the Anti-Money Laundering-related fines handed out to UK conveyancers and lawyers are for handling the proceeds of crime.
Jul 23, 2025
New home sales strongest in three years
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) latest report will be good news for government hoping to see the Housing Accord back on track.
Jul 23, 2025
Busiest property market for four years
FOMO back in the market with super competitive auctions making it feel like 2021 when rates were very low.
