Author: Ally Christopher

Despite last year’s shortfalls for Australia’s Housing Accord, the opportunity awaiting conveyancers remains strong

January 15, 2026

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

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Building a successful strategy to manage RBA rate volatility

November 12, 2025

For conveyancers and property lawyers, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate isn’t just an economic headline; it is the most volatile element to account for. Over the last year the RBA rates have significantly impacted the market, reaching the lowest level since April 2023 at just 3.6%. From a conveyancing firm perspective, the cash rates continue affect client decision-making and transaction stability. Managing this shifting landscape is strategically imperative for advising your clients and managing your firm’s workload. RBA policy creates two distinct environments, each requiring tailored client counsel. When the RBA is easing (as it has been throughout 2025), clients are often driven by urgency and competition. They rush to secure lower mortgage rates, leading to emotional bidding and potential oversight. In fact, data from respondents in InfoTrack’s 2025 State of Real Estate Report showed that 59% of buyers and sellers completed their property journey in under 3 months. The conveyancer’s role of enforcing due diligence can be particularly challenging during this period as settlement timelines are exacerbated. Ensuring the best outcome for your clients while also conceding to the timely pressures of the market requires agility and adequate resourcing.

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From processor to architect: How the evolving AI frontier will empower lawyers and conveyancers

November 12, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving beyond simple admin automation in conveyancing. The industry’s future will likely involve a hybrid model where AI handles the repetitive, predictive tasks allowing human lawyers and conveyancers to elevate and shift focus onto more complex, strategic work, which requires human judgment. As technology evolves, the pillars of a successful firm will shift, and conveyancers will have an active role in redefining the scope and nature of their work. In this new age, we will move closer towards zero-friction operations with rigorous compliance measures. AI will enable systems that proactively enforce rules, reducing professional risk to near zero. We can expect: Real-time jurisdictional audits: AI will streamline the settlement process by automatically adjusting digital contracts using a client’s address, and the specific state’s latest legislative changes from smoke alarm requirements to stamp duty exemptions.   Fraud and risk prediction: Using predictive analytics trained on historical transaction data, AI will monitor transaction patterns and financial flows in real-time, instantly flagging anomalies associated with fraud or money laundering. This digital detection with human oversight will make transactions profoundly safer and prevent non-compliance before a contract is ever signed. Instantaneous transactions

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