Preventing fraud: the essence of due diligence

Preventing fraud: the essence of due diligence Property settlements in Western Australia have gone through a major change over the years with electronic conveyancing being introduced. Standalone transfers in Western Australia were mandated back in December of 2018, however there are still exemptions for certain scenarios that require paper settlement/lodgment and are currently out of […]
Cultivating strong culture and a high-performance organisation

Cultivating strong culture and a high-performance organisation At SettleIT, we recently had the pleasure of hosting an insightful webinar, “Cultivating strong culture and a high-performance organisation.” This event featured two esteemed professionals: Dom Meli and Hollia Lam. Meet the speakers Hollia Lam is the founder of successful law firm, Lamco, specialising in corporate, commercial, and property law. Before establishing her firm, Hollia […]
Insights from the AIC NSW Kiama Education Day

Insights from the AIC NSW Kiama Education Day The Australian Institute of Conveyancers (AIC) NSW recently hosted an enlightening Kiama Education Day, bringing together industry experts to discuss critical topics in conveyancing and property law. The event covered a range of subjects from plan reading and the complexities of easements and covenants, to managing strata […]
Understanding the implications of GST withholding legislation in property transactions

Understanding the implications of GST withholding legislation in property transactions A withholding legislation for GST was introduced on 1 July 2018. This legislation requires purchasers to withhold the GST amount of the purchase price and remit it to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) upon settlement. The formation of the legislation was a consequence of numerous […]
Outsourcing in conveyancing: Navigating PEXA and low volume challenges

Outsourcing in conveyancing: navigating PEXA and low volume challenges In recent years, the landscape of the conveyancing industry has changed drastically. When I entered the industry, the normal settlement process would involve settlement clerks from multiple firms hurriedly exchanging funds and documents whilst trying to race across town within a 15-minute window. In a sharp […]
Bespoke, efficient platforms: transforming your property matters

Bespoke, efficient platforms: transforming your property matters In the dynamic world of property matters, efficiency is the name of the game. Whether you are part of a law firm or a conveyancing firm, the need to process more matters, save time, and enhance overall business efficiency is an ongoing task. If your firm is looking […]
Tips for effective communication with clients in conveyancing

Tips for effective communication with clients in conveyancing When it comes to conveyancing, effective communication isn’t just a desirable skill – it’s an absolute necessity. Clear and consistent communication lays the foundation for a successful client-conveyancer relationship, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free property transaction process. Together, let’s explore essential tips and strategies for you as […]
A comprehensive guide to conveyancing in Australia: key steps and legal requirements

A comprehensive guide to conveyancing in Australia: key steps and legal requirements As a conveyancer or lawyer in Australia you are entrusted with the important task of facilitating successful property transactions for your clients. Whether you are representing the vendor or purchaser, having a comprehensive understanding of the conveyancing process in Australia is essential to […]
Why conveyancing should be a key offering of your law firm

Why conveyancing should be a key offering of your law firm With the move to a national eConveyancing mandate, and subsequent changes in processes, general law firms are considering whether they should continue servicing clients in the property space. This is largely due to the hurdles of learning new e-settlement systems, implementing new processes and […]
Historic Reforms for NSW E-conveyancing

Historic reforms for NSW eConveyancing On Thursday May 12 2022, the NSW Parliament passed the Electronic Conveyancing (Adoption of National Law) Amendment Bill 2022. The historic reform has been welcomed and championed by InfoTrack within Australia. How are property transactions currently undertaken? Investing in property is often one of the biggest financial decisions a person […]