PEXA has announced chief executive Glenn King will retire by the end of the financial year as the company admitted having concerns about meeting targets in two major growth divisions.
The conveyancing industry is in a continued state of change these days, say AIC Victoria vice-president Linda Cameron. But there is at least one constant amidst the evolution … the highly experienced practitioner’s passion for passing on her knowledge.
Ann Blannin-Ferguson was elected Australian Institute of Conveyancers NSW president a year ago, bringing four decades of expertise to her significant advocacy role. Time has taught her so much and Ann has evolved as a practitioner and as a leader of people along the way.
Matt Dunn stepped into the role of CEO at the Queensland Law Society in March, having served an ‘apprenticeship’ dating back almost two decades. The Tasmanian native’s long tenure with the society – punctuated by a stint at the Law Council of Australia – has already seen him spend 13 months as acting chief executive. Now he is ready to tackle the role for real. Australian Conveyancer sat down with Matt to hear about the many challenges facing lawyers in Queensland and his plans for practical advice and guidance for the industry.
Jess Caire landed the role of Property Council Queensland’s Executive Director in February, tasked with advocating for a continuation of a strong state property industry. Prior to joining the council, Jess was Property Exchange Australia’s Executive Manager, Stakeholder Relations and before that she ran and owned her own consulting and conveyancing firm. With a big year in property already underway, Australian Conveyancer sat down with Jess to find out more about the well-respected and highly regarded industry leader.
Melbourne-based conveyancer Melissa Barlas runs the premium conveyancing service Conveyed for individuals, couples and families buying, selling or transferring property. With more than 10 years’ industry experience, she also runs the popular The First Home Show podcast, which gives listeners tips for buying a property for the first time. In the wake of International Women’s Day, Australian Conveyancer sat down with Melissa to find out how she juggles demands of being a successful businesswoman and podcaster.
Interoperability is set to become a reality by the end of 2025 with the promise conveyancers - and their customers - will reap the benefits of greater competition, price, innovation, efficiency and security throughout the settlement process. The CEO of Sympli, Philip Joyce, tells Australian Conveyancer magazine his company is ready to challenge PEXA and become a trusted ELNO, offering choice and convenience to conveyancers, solicitors and lawyers.
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.
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.
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.
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