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Regulation
Conveyancing conundrum: Selling out or staying put
Industry expert says ‘we need government and other peak bodies to listen to what we have to say and the solutions we can provide’.
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Regulation
Deposit flicking: Real estate agents urged to cease and desist
Real Estate Institute NSW issues alert to agents, saying ‘we are recommending that members not engage with the model’.
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Regulation
‘Contentious settlement solution’ under the microscope
Victorian conveyancing body says transparency around customer transactions must be paramount.
Market
Conveyancers slam ‘ridiculous’ tax changes
Australia’s conveyancing industry has hit out at last week’s Budget, taking aim at changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
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Market
Referral payments facing possible ban
After years of consumer concerns about referral programs between conveyancers and real estate agents, pressure is intensifying on lawmakers to bring an end to the controversial practice.
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Technology
Sticking points remain in battle to bust monopoly
E-conveyancing interoperability may still have some hurdles to overcome before being adopted
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Market
Hmmm … no job, no income but $35m cash to buy a house?
Anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing law reforms introduced next July aim to weed out the dodgy behaviours in the Australian property market. AUSTRAC overseeing the changes highlights extreme real-life examples.
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Practice
Women of Influence shaping the conveyancing industry
Ten female leaders’ powerful words of wisdom for all practitioners – whether they are new to conveyancing or have been active for many years.
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Market
Powerful stories of passion and resilience shared at IWD event
Ten incredible women joined Australian Conveyancer for IWD to share powerful stories of passion and resilience – and to show the way forward for an industry dominated by females.
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Practice
Australian Conveyancer’s 25 amazing female practitioners
Here are the names of 25 amazing female practitioners being recognised for International Women’s Day
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Practice
Female conveyancers outnumber men five to one
Australian Conveyancer analysis of government figures dating back to the 1980s shows the fascinating change in the make-up of the industry.
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Practice
A time to reflect, juggle and innovate
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.