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What now for competition in e-conveyancing?
The ACCC is inquiring into concerns over delays to the reforms that would open up the e-conveyancing platform to competitors.
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Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership
Low and middle-income Australians struggling to crack the housing market will soon be able to buy with a smaller deposit via federal help.
Will money laundering crackdown be brought forward?
Senate inquiry has made eight recommendations about AML regulations for lawyers and conveyancers – including bringing forward enforcement for some offences.
Australian economy prepared for Trump, says Jim Chalmers
Australia faces slower growth and additional inflation from a second Donald Trump presidency, but the Treasurer believes the nation is well placed to withstand financial shocks.
Meet the conveyancer who brings military know-how to his successful business
Nic Gould is deploying expertise and empathy from a career in the military to build a successful network of conveyancing firms in Queensland.
Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions
Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.
Conveyancing industry leader says banks must do more to stop scams
Banks need to take more responsibility for scams that cost consumers $2.74 billion a year, according to leading conveyancer David Winning
Pets welcome and fewer rent hikes for NSW
End in sight for rules that allow landlords to increase rent more than once a year – as long-awaited rules come before parliament.
Fines of $18,500 for firms hiding payments to hackers
Businesses that fail to disclose ransomware payments could face fines of more than $18,500 under Australia’s first standalone Cyber Security Act.
Avoid out-of-the-box AML compliance, conveyancers warned
Conveyancers must avoid generic anti-money laundering compliance programs when new rules are in force, AUSTRAC is warning as it rolls out new guidance.
Contamination sites mapped out – and how the States are ramping up compliance
State-by-state checklist of contamination sites pinpointed by Lotsearch analysis and compliance measures being brought to bear against polluters
New money-laundering laws blocking dirty cash from Australian property a step closer
Reforms to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws stopping up to $12 billion in dirty cash from being laundered through property are heading through parliament.
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