ARTICLES

Feb 12, 2024

A time to reflect, juggle and innovate

Australian Institute of Conveyancers Victorian president Shakila Maclean is enthusiastic about how conveyancers can be better. Elected in August, 2022 and a board member of the peak body since 2018, she juggles her responsibilities with running All Hours Conveyancing, which she founded almost 20 years ago over 15 years ago. As conveyancers gear up for a new year, Australian Conveyancer magazine met Shakila Maclean to discuss her reflections on an industry grappling with tech changes, cyber security threats and a volatile property market.

By MELISSA IARIA

Feb 12, 2024

Fighting the force of nature

A specially-commission climate report that projects conditions 30 years into the future, shows the impact of bushfires, flooding, and coastal erosion will most likely have on residential housing lots.

Jan 24, 2024

Welcome to Tomorrow Land

Futurists, investment experts, and city planners use scientific projects, data … and a crystal ball to give us a sense of how we will live 25 years from now. What will our homes and cities look like? And how much we will have to pay for housing?

Jan 18, 2024

Dotting Is and crossing Ts: Keeping it smart and simple

Principal solicitor and Dott & Crossitt founder Jared Zac works hard to take the fuss out of the complex conveyancing industry. The innovator has built a brand that brings comfort to customers who crave a simple, no-nonsense approach to property transactions.

By TONY GILLIES

Dec 14, 2023

Moving with the times. Adapt, pivot, and innovate

At the heart of Sydney-based Your Move Conveyancing’s success lies a philosophy of agility and preparedness which is championed by the people at the helm of the business and at the top of their game.

Dec 12, 2023

2023: The year interest rates came knocking

The Australian Conveyancer runs a critical eye on the housing industry, the interest rates, and the forces that impacted conveyancers in what has been an extraordinary year of change.

Nov 16, 2023

How to close the door on pirate and parasites

There is a dark and sinister element circling Australian businesses … and it’s all under the cover of darkness. Criminals are looking to expose any weakness in systems for their own gain. That’s when people like Shameela Gonzales step in.

By LEIGH REINHOLD

Nov 8, 2023

Are you selling yourself short?

Conveyancers have found themselves at the bottom end of the property transaction value chain even though the services they provide are critical to the settlement process. They carry the burden of legislated compliance responsibility so the situation begs the question of whether they are being paid their dues.

Oct 19, 2023

Leadership, evolution and taking a team on the journey

After a successful career at the coalface of sales, John Colbert has dissected the nuances of human behaviours and team dynamics. For almost 20 years, he has been taking his insights to the top, coach corporate teams to be the best they can be.

By TONY GILLIES

Oct 17, 2023

A wolf at the door: Keeping your data safe

Conveyancers and property lawyers hold highly sensitive personal information as their clients make the most significant purchases of their lives. At a time when cybercrime is on the increase, keeping that data safe is critical. We highlight the safeguards and traps.