City Planning expert Nicole Bennetts: aim high

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.

Pushing up, not out

The sky’s the limit for city centres. City planners and politicians say high-density, high-reaching housing offers an affordable and sustainable solution by creating more supply in well-located areas

Now is the time to reset: Industry upheaval shines light on new opportunity

A looming regulatory overhaul of the conveyancing industry marks an opportunity for firms to recalibrate operations and prices, a small business expert says

Premium pressure: Feeling the pinch of insurance costs

Some NSW conveyancers are struggling to stay afloat under the weight of increasing professional indemnity insurance costs, according to industry participants

Meet the successful property lawyer who’s a master of social media

How New Zealand is handling AML/CTF

As we face up to the reality of the upcoming anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime, it’s worth seeing how our contemporaries across the Tasman – who have been operating under similar rules for the past seven years – have coped with the changes

Our ‘terrifying’ climate outlook: What it means for lawyers and conveyancers

As the world heats up, homeowners face increased challenges due to extreme weather, rising costs and health risks. From property damage from floods, storms and fires to higher insurance premiums, there’s plenty of issues that professionals will need to consider

Western Sydney ‘aerotropolis’ to fuel house price growth, says property expert

A leading real estate expert expects Sydney’s new airport to give house prices a boost in the city’s west once the multi-billion-dollar facility opens in 2026

From combat to conveyancing: Courage and embracing change