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Economy
Rate hike odds firm as core inflation figure rises
Analysts are warning of an imminent Reserve Bank rate hike, after the central bank’s preferred inflation measure came in above forecast.
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Practice
A nod to conveyancing women who ‘give’
As International Women’s Day approaches in March, The Australian Conveyancer calls on the industry to recognise the contribution peers have made.
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Property
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.
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Practice
Why networking is the key to Sam Saad’s success
Building relationships with different people will put you ahead of the game, says Sydney property lawyer.
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Technology
Tech titan, champion sailor charts a new course for AI
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.
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Compliance
Compliance burdens put operators on high alert
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.
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Compliance
Conveyancers v Criminals: dealing with suspicious clients
Conveyancers fearful of revenge should they report suspicious clients under the upcoming AML/CTF law reforms have been given clarity over the extent of their involvement and that their privacy would be protected.
Technology
NSW inquiry to investigate e-conveyancing practices
Outages, pricing and competition will form part of a probe into NSW e-conveyancing practice. The inquiry comes after the governing body’s delay in an interoperability rollout.
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CPD
Victoria gets new ‘future-ready’ conveyancing diploma
Victorians keen on a career as property professionals now have the option to enrol in a new fully online advanced diploma of conveyancing.
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Property
Property news makes prime time
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.
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Economy
Paul Nicolaou: Sydney’s red tape warrior
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.
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Property
Communes: Hippie havens or happy housing?
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.
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Technology
NSW inquiry to probe e-Conveyancing competition at public hearing
An NSW parliamentary inquiry will put competition in the e-conveyancing market under the spotlight at a public hearing next month.
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Practice
The ‘accidental conveyancer’ makes her way to the top
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.
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Practice
State minister to speak at SA conveyancers conference
State Small and Family Business Minister Andrea Michaels will give a speech recognising the pivotal role of conveyancers at the event covering cyber, and AML threats.
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Property
Generational wealth transfer will mean surge in work for conveyancers
Financial planners dealing with Baby Boomers eager to help their kids onto the property ladder highlight the amount of business heading conveyancers’ way.
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Practice
Conveyancer voices fears for under-equipped next generation
Australian Institute of Conveyancers Vice President Linda expressed her concerns in Australian Conveyancer’s new Wisdom section of the monthly magazine.
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Practice
R U OK? Day: A timely reminder for conveyancers to check in
Industry leaders urge conveyancers to pick up the phone to talk to peers – or to go and have a coffee with someone.
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Regulation
eConveyancing must be regulated by Fed and states, Senate inquiry told
Most witnesses stressed the need for greater power for ARNECC as well as support from Federal agencies.
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Regulation
Reforms won’t break you — AUSTRAC chief tells Tranche 2 businesses
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.
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Practice
Strong personal relationships crucial in conveyancing
When you’re dealing with large sums of money and the average home price is over a million dollars, people want the reassurance of dealing with another person. That’s the view of lawyer Brian Fang, who is the focus of this Australian Conveyancer Q&A.