Protections are finally on the way for off-plan buying in NSW
In NSW, it’s fair to say that confidence in the new apartment market is waning. Recent media reports of defective buildings and mass evacuations have left many would-be “new build” buyers with the impression they’re an incredibly risky investment compared to off-plan buying in an established development. The lack of confidence in buying new apartments […]
Why workplace diversity is so important
Most people think of workplace diversity as a measure of a company’s inclusivity and values of fairness. It’s not surprising, then, that evidence of diversity in a workforce is usually taken as representative of a positive company culture and an attractive place to work. But in an increasingly global business environment where evolving technologies, economics […]
Why VOI technology is a boost for conveyancers in 2019 and beyond
To reduce the risk of identity fraud and fraudulent property transactions, verifying a client’s identity is part of the everyday due diligence required of conveyancing professionals, but is made easy with VOI technology. But the manual processes involved in identity verification can take up a lot of valuable time and effort including arranging in-person meetings, […]
Top technologies that could revolutionise the way you do business
Conveyancing practices and procedures have been traditionally dominated by highly manual and paper-based tasks – especially when it comes to conducting due diligence. But, as firms continue to face strong competition from new players and ‘alternative’ business models, the pressure is mounting to use available technologies to provide a faster, more efficient service. It’s often […]
Electronic Conveyancing is here, but what’s next for the industry?
Electronic conveyancing is becoming the new standard right across Australia. While the use of eConveyancing was mandated in Victoria and WA towards the end of 2018, eConveyancing recently became compulsory in NSW on 1 July 2019 and it’s looking likely that Queensland and SA will soon follow suit. Mandatory electronic conveyancing rules stipulate that all […]
Maintain a better work-life balance to benefit your business
Technology is giving businesses more work-life flexibility around our working practices than we’ve ever had before. Cloud-based software, collaboration platforms and mobile devices which enable us to work remotely and “on the go” have been a real game-changer when it comes to helping us manage our work and personal commitments. Indeed, the days of being […]
Four benefits of using a Legal Search Provider
If you’re a profiting conveyancing firm, the idea of disrupting the status quo to introduce a few changes to your systems and processes might leave you feeling a little apprehensive, but partnering with a proven Legal Search Provider can be a positive first step. But, embracing change in this era of digital transformation is essential […]
Six Ways To Run Your Business More Efficiently
For businesses to succeed, it’s never been more important to focus on gaining the competitive edge in the market by structuring your business more efficiently. Most importantly, with global workforce productivity growth at its lowest rate in nearly two decades, there’s probably never been a better opportunity for business leaders to step up and raise […]
On the up? Where Australia’s property market is headed in 2020
It’s been a tale of boom and bust – Australia’s property market has been dominating the headlines over the last two years as our capital cities have seen home values tumble by an average of 10.2 per cent since the peak of mid-late 2017. Market recap: What’s happened so far? After several years of seemingly […]
3 ways your Practice can improve it’s digital transition
In an age of digital transformation, it’s important for your firm to keep up with trends and emerging technologies. We all know the impact technology can have and how it can create efficient operations, streamline processes or improving your ‘work-smart’ factor. As the landscape continues to evolve there are practices you can adopt to ensure […]
