Despite last year’s shortfalls for Australia’s Housing Accord, the opportunity awaiting conveyancers remains strong
The Federal Government’s push for high-density housing is accelerating across the nation. This urgency follows a significant shortfall from the National Housing Accord 2025 target, in which approximately 75% of targeted building was met. The government’s National Housing Accord aims to complete 1.2 million new houses in the next 5 years. The move towards high-rise living to meet the 1.2 million target is mandated by the National Planning Reform Blueprint, which explicitly incentivises the development of denser dwellings. This pledge to supply new homes creates a significant opportunity in the conveyancing industry for growth and specialisation. With added volume and complexity of transactions, property lawyers and conveyancers are well positioned to elevate their role and skillsets. Opportunities for conveyancers in the vertical market This period offers clear pathways for professional advancement and profitability: Specialisation: The rise in strata, community, and company titles creates immediate demand for experts. Conveyancers who master complex Owners Corporation (OC) rules, building defect legislation, and off-the-plan contracts become highly valuable specialist advisors. They can justify higher professional fees for specialist risk mitigation advice. Volume and efficiency: A surge in purchasing and general market activity means increased work volume. Firms