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Working longer hours won’t grow your firm, but here are some things that will

April 21, 2021

Working longer hours won’t grow your firm, but here are some things that will We’ve all heard the old adage – work smarter not harder, but in a competitive market it is important to get ahead and stay ahead. You may find it tempting to work longer hours, especially if you’re at home. However, reality is working longer hours won’t necessarily equal firm growth. So, to move your firm forward this year, what strategies do you have in place to ensure you can achieve your growth goals? Here are three ideas. Understand your customers Understanding your customer base is key to any business success. Without clients, you don’t have anyone to offer your goods and services to. But in order to work smarter, you need to know what makes your client base unique. Do they only read emails and accept calls first thing in the morning? If so, make sure you keep your communications strictly during that time. This will save you time as your contact efforts don’t go to waste. Similarly, your clients may prefer a virtual meeting. This will reduce your travel time (as you won’t need to meet in person) and goes a long way to ensuring

Maintain profitability and earn valuable rest this holiday season

November 16, 2020

Maintain profitability and earn valuable rest this holiday season As the holiday season draws near, you may be thinking about the months ahead. Are you looking to expand your services into different states in 2021, to stay profitable, but don’t currently have the expertise on board? Or will you wind back your property lodgment and settlement services in order to enjoy a well-deserved break? These are two of the challenges that property lawyers and conveyancers face in the time leading up until Christmas. While traditionally the summer is a slow period for many professional services and b2b businesses, it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are three strategies that you can implement to stay open for business these holidays, maintain profit, set your direction for 2021 and earn a well-deserved break. 1. Keep your brand presence front and center while you rest While you might be looking to hibernate, it’s important that your firm does not. It is important to stay viable to stay at the forefront of your client’s minds. So while you may not be working with them on a particular matter, when it comes to servicing them in the future, it is important that you are

Why you need a property lawyer or conveyancer when you buy a property

July 28, 2020

Why you need a property lawyer or conveyancer when you buy a property Buying a property is a huge milestone and likely to be the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so it pays to have your wits about you. The process of buying a home can be exciting, but scary to navigate. There are plenty of things that you can do yourself, like a title search, but how do you know what you’re looking for or in fact where to find it? A property lawyer or conveyancer can gather the right documents, recommend the right connections to make sure your finances are in order and review the contract when you buy. Here’s some things a property lawyer or conveyancer can do to support your next property purchase. Conducting a title search There are many reasons why you may need to conduct a title search such as buying or selling property, proving ownership or refinancing your mortgage. A Certificate of Title (CT) is a public and legal record of land ownership, including interests and restrictions on the land. In Australia, state land registries hold the title information. It can be viewed by doing a Title Search through an authorised provider, like InfoTrack.

Queensland reduces paperwork in property conveyancing

October 19, 2019

Queensland reduces paperwork in property conveyancing Earlier this year, QLD parliament passed a bill amending the Land Title Act 1994 so that paper Certificate’s of Title (CT), will no longer have any legal effect. This will be in place from today, October 1st, 2019. This bill means that a paper CT will become a piece of history, with only sentimental value. Previously, every property in Queensland was issued with a paper Certificate of Title. The certificate was always required as evidence of your ownership of your property. Consequently, lost or stolen certificates raised huge issues for a homeowner. As a homeowner, you will no longer need to protect this very important piece of paper. You are also not required to deliver this piece of paper to Settlement should you choose to sell in the future. After today, you will no longer be the option to lodge a Form 19 application for certificate of title. In the shift towards paperless, NSW recently mandated electronic settlements from July 1st, 2019. Prior to the mandate, there were some practitioners keen to embrace e-settlements. Equally however, there were also those who felt like the mandate was thrust upon them. It is these firms that

Working longer hours won’t grow your firm, but here are some things that will

Maintain profitability and earn valuable rest this holiday season

Why you need a property lawyer or conveyancer when you buy a property

Queensland reduces paperwork in property conveyancing

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Why you need a property lawyer or conveyancer when you buy a property