News and Insights
The cost of standing still: why education is the most effective risk management
Conveyancing has always carried significant responsibility, but the nature of that responsibility has shifted considerably. Practitioners are now managing cybersecurity exposure, identity verification obligations, and
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.
Building a successful strategy to manage RBA rate volatility
For conveyancers and property lawyers, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate isn’t just an economic headline.
Start the financial year strong: four practices to grow your conveyancing firm
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.
The essential role of final title searches in property transactions
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.
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:
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
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
Embracing change: ARNECC interoperability mandate for 2025
The commitment to evolving property conveyancing in Australia has seen a huge shift in the way the industry operates.
Achieving your business goals in 2024
As the legal landscape in Australia continues to evolve, the dawn of a new year presents a golden opportunity for lawyers and conveyancers to reflect
How your firm can thrive this holiday season
How your firm can thrive this holiday season The holiday season is usually a time of year for people to wind down and take a