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BETTER. FASTER. STRONGER

The Self-Improvement Issue. How to unlock opportunities. How to connect with customers.

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Property

What On Earth Is Under Us?

A decade-long investigation by mapping and spatial intelligence experts raises red flags over more than 260,000 sites that could be toxic hotspots …

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Technology

PEXA chief executive Glenn King to retire

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.

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Conveyancing is a numbers game

Three major players in the conveyancing sector tell Australian Conveyancer why M&A is on the mind of businesses and sole traders who are dealing with a perfect storm of pressures.

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Staying connected and staying on top

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.

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Five ways to find the perfect partner

A successful and smooth property sales transaction is the result of numerous professional stakeholders working in harmony and in the best interests of vendors and buyers. It’s the engine room that navigates the required detail of title searches and legal obligations that support the often-emotional element of a real es

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Reminder of what makes us special

Workplace culture is often a difficult concept to describe, other than to say you know it’s special when everything just clicks. It speaks to the heart and soul of a business: what makes it tick and how people interact with each other and engage in their work. With unity comes strength. There is power in […]

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Preparation and peak performance

On the need to work smarter, US president Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) once said: “Give me eight hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first six of them sharpening my axe”. Meticulous preparation was central to his message about achieving success at the time. One hundred and sixty years later, Lincoln’s sentime

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Essential bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for your conveyancing business will always be a routine job. Whether you outsource your bookkeeping or do it yourself, you still need to be aware of and in control of your business’ financials consistently. While there are many parts of bookkeeping that can be outsourced, here are four tips you can use to e

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SEO and Amplifying Reach

You could have the best product or service in the world, but as Phil Knight, co-founder of shoe giant Nike once said: “If nobody knows about it, what’s the point?” Search engine optimisation is a vital tool for any business seeking to boost online visibility and clicks. SEO helps your website shoot to the top […]

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Brand Positioning

One of the most successful investors of the 20th century, Warren Buffett said it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. “If you think about that,” he cautioned, “you’ll do things differently.” A strong brand is crucial for business success. Branding shows who you are, what you stand for, […]

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Customer Feedback

Since the dawn of time, word-of-mouth has been a powerful marketing tool. It may seem like a no-brainer, but customers who have had a positive experience with a business can help bolster its reputation simply by talking about it. That’s why gathering positive customer feedback can be so valuable for your conveyancing f

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Conveyancers being their best selves

When it comes to life’s most stressful events, buying a house is up there. That is why a customer’s experience with their conveyancer is all the more important. Conveyancing is a competitive industry, but guiding your client through the process with minimal stress, clear transparency and efficiency, can give you that c

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Marketing 101

World renowned management guru Peter Drucker once said the aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well, the product or service sells itself. Marketing makes customers aware of your services, helps your business to engage with, attract and retain customers, and drives profit and growth. In other word

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Technology

Competition freedoms suffer in eConveyancing reform delay

For the past decade, conveyancers have used digital provider, PEXA to settle properties on behalf of home buyers and sellers. PEXA operates as a monopoly. A regulator has been established to promote a competitive environment that drives efficiencies, cost-savings and innovation in the e-settlement space.

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