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.
For conveyancers and property lawyers, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate isn’t just an economic headline.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving beyond simple admin automation in conveyancing.
The start of a new financial year is an opportunity to reflect on whether your current ways of working are supporting the kind of growth you want to achieve.
For property lawyers and conveyancers, the property settlement process is complex, requiring careful management to protect clients from potential legal and financial risks. A recent New South Wales Supreme Court case has underscored the critical need for conducting final title searches, which serve as a vital layer of security in transferring property ownership.
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 scope for eConveyancing in Western Australia.
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 scope for eConveyancing in Western Australia.
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 defects and understanding the nuances of planning law. Each speaker provided valuable insights into their respective fields, highlighting the importance of staying updated with the latest developments and legal requirements in the ever-evolving landscape of conveyancing in New South Wales.
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 commitment to evolving property conveyancing in Australia has seen a huge shift in the way the industry operates.
