Tips for improved time management as a conveyancer
Time management is one of the most essential skills to have when running a conveyancing firm. Within a conscious effort or strategies in place, having to juggle running a practice, reviewing contracts, ordering searches, inputting data, marketing, recruiting, and more, can be more than overwhelming. With so much on your plate, effective time management becomes […]
3 tips for effective stakeholder communication for conveyancers
Effective communication skills are an essential ingredient for a conveyancer looking to navigate the multitude of sensitive stakeholders throughout the industry. In the conveyancing workflow, and even extended to the practice itself, there are multiple stakeholders a conveyancer will need to communicate with, albeit indirectly at times. Some stakeholders include clients, ELNOs, brokers, banks, digital […]
<strong>3 essential tips for prospecting new leads for conveyancers</strong>
The thought of prospecting may seem like a daunting proposition, especially when you’re handling multiple sale and purchase matters simultaneously. Despite this, prospecting can be an important ingredient to the ongoing success of your firm. According to HubSpot, prospecting is the process of initiating and developing new business by searching for potential customers, clients, or […]
VOI and the risks of not identifying your client’s identity
With the increase in cybercrime and fraud in recent years, verifying a client’s identity has never been more important. While you’re probably aware of it’s importance, are you aware of the VOI risks involved and how to manage them? In Australia there is a formalised process of Verification of Identity (VOI). These requirements are in place in an attempt to prevent fraud in property transactions. If […]
<strong>Top 5 benefits to using an integrated digital contract tool</strong>
Using an integrated digital contract tool can lead to improved efficiency in your workflow by streamlining your contracts of sale. While many electronic contract solutions offer data population, there is still many benefits conveyancers can experience by taking the technology solution one step further. An integrated digital contract tool, however, extends the level of customisation […]
<strong>Top 3 strategies for conveyancers and agents to succeed together</strong>
The relationship between conveyancers and agents can be a fruitful professional relationship if cultivated well. In the competitive world of conveyancing, having positive agent relationships can be a mutually beneficial ingredient for business growth. If done right, it can result in a steady flow of leads between both businesses. However, this is not achieved overnight. […]
Signs indicate property slump in Australian housing markets over
Major housing markets around Australia have steadily declined over the last twelve months from a rising cost of living crisis, increasing interest rates, and a dip in quality property availability. Signs since February could spell a change in momentum with prices now rising more decisively across major capital cities. The change in property interest comes […]
<strong>Housing affordability crisis features heavily in 2023-24 Federal Budget</strong>
There’s no doubt the housing affordability crisis is a hot topic among the Australian populous in recent months and was in dyer need for addressing in the 2023/24 Federal Budget. There’s no surprise that many Australians stood still in wait on May 9, when Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his second budget speech to […]
<strong>Technology innovation counters rising interest rates to keep home buyers and sellers’ market active</strong>
The convenience for home buyers and sellers to enter the property market has considerably improved with the adoption of technology from their conveyancers. This has been an essential ingredient in keeping the Australian property market interest from plummeting despite eleven interest rate hikes since April 2022, leading to a current baseline rate of 3.85 per […]
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