AUSTRAC has unveiled new guidance around anti-money laundering reforms and given the sector a month to make submissions to the latest changes.
Introducing independent conveyancers would undermine safeguards, exposing consumers to significant risks, says prominent lawyer.
Expectations of further cuts on the horizon point towards increases in new home sales in the months ahead, housing industry economist says.
Real interesting change in the pre and post-election market with renewed urgency right across south-east Queensland, says Ray White's Gavin Croft.
Rising building costs are turning buyers off fixer-uppers, with new and recently renovated homes in high demand.
As debate continues over the issue, QLS President Genevieve Dee has responded to the ongoing debate about levelling the playing field between conveyancers and lawyers.
Cash rate has a three in front the first time in two years, after the RBA cut interest rates by 25 basis points. But was the 112 times Michele Bullock mentioned "uncertain" a more important number.
The official cash rate has a three in front of it for the first time in two years, after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
Question marks over the level of resources in legal and conveyancing industry needed to adopt Seller Disclosure as deadline looms.
Up to 10 per cent of those trying to settle just before lunch last Friday were impacted by a problem with the Jellyfish mobile app that is used by PEXA subscribers to sign off on settlements.
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