A decade-long investigation by mapping and spatial intelligence experts raises red flags over more than 260,000 sites that could be toxic hotspots ...
Australia’s conveyancers are stretched to the limit by heavy workloads, time-consuming and ever-growing compliance burdens, according to AIC National President Michelle Hendry
Of the $1.1 billion of criminals’ assets seized by AFP between July 2019 and June 2024, more than $720 million involved real estate. Now federal authorities are working to close the gap and pushing lawyers and conveyancers to fall in line.
Outer suburbs that ring Australian capital cities are home to the country’s record population growth. Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show a record 517,200 added to the rolls of the nation’s state capitals. The biggest increases over the course of the 2022-23 financial year were in Melbourne and Sydney…
Working in a high pressure, time-poor, multi-tasking environment, many Australian conveyancers are at risk of reaching burnout if they don’t heed the warning signs and learn how to deal with them, according to health and industry experts. With the Australian property market at near-record high clearances and conveyancers needing to…
With promises that generative AI will save time, improve efficiency, impress clients and streamline workflows, some critics are worried about the ethics, privacy and accuracy of the new technology. Australian Conveyancer Magazine talked to industry expert Hunter Steele to get the lowdown…
The property conveyancing industry in Australia is driven by a workforce that is predominantly female. There are numerous reasons for this but in a profession that is complex, requires meticulous attention to detail, and a massive dose of empathy, it’s both appropriate and richly deserved that we call out the outstanding contribution made by the women inside it.
A 30-year climate outlook is shaping the risk profile for properties prone to bushfires, floods and coast erosion. Scientific modelling reveals thousands of NSW homeowners and investors face a perfect storm with severe consequences to land values, zoned restrictions, and insurance premiums. The situation is being closer monitors by all states and territories.
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