The real deal: How Simon Cohen rose to the top
Regarded as the "go-to" buyer's agent for prestige property in Sydney, Simon Cohen has always had a passion for property.
Regarded as the "go-to" buyer's agent for prestige property in Sydney, Simon Cohen has always had a passion for property.
Building relationships with different people will put you ahead of the game, says Sydney property lawyer.
From self-confessed geek in his dad’s law office to AFR Rich Lister and champion yachtsman, Christian Beck is a giant of the legal and conveyancing software world. The innovator tells how he’s done it… and what’s next.
Significant changes are coming for Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation, with conveyancers soon to be among the entities responsible for reporting.
Television news has long had political, economic, and foreign affairs reporters but it’s a sign of the times that most stations now also have real estate specialists.
For Paul Nicolaou, there’s a lot to love about his hometown of Sydney. As executive director of Business Sydney he’s a passionate advocate for development and refurbishment, a sword-wielding enemy of red tape. But he’s also heavily invested in making Sydney a better place for its people, especially the homeless and city workers who can’t afford city rents.
The national goals to ease the pain of housing are well-intended, but is it moving fast enough? Settle Easy’s Sam Almaliki, who is on a personal mission to get young people and families into the market, says there’s a lot more to be done.
Once the preserve of 1970s hippies, communes are touted by some as an answer for modern house-hunters. But are they a practical alternative? AC investigates the pros and cons of tribal life.
Jennie Tonner humbly describes her journey to the top of the profession as an accident. But 38 years of grinding, hard work has earned her the respect of her peers statewide. She now the face of the industry in NSW.
In an exclusive interview, AUSTRAC chief executive Brendan Thomas tells conveyancers why the new AML regime is so important and why its built to support, not sink, small operators.