Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call
By Poppy Johnston The minimum wage decision should take into account the cost of training workers to plug skills gaps, a key home building lobby group says. Construction companies want annual wage bargaining that kicked off this week to take into the account the cost of training apprentices to avoid overburdening small businesses nurturing the […]
Rate hike talk ditched as RBA keeps options wide open
By Poppy Johnston Minutes from the last Reserve Bank of Australia board meeting suggest everything is going according to plan – for now. No formal discussion of an interest rate hike at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last meeting firms up the board’s shift into a neutral gear. The decision to leave interest rates untouched […]
<strong>Building a strong company culture: 4 Key principles and practices</strong>
In today’s competitive conveyancing landscape, building a strong company culture is essential for attracting and retaining top talent, fostering employee engagement, and driving high-performance business success. A positive and inclusive company culture not only boosts employee morale but also impacts overall productivity and performance. The following explores four key principles and practices to help you […]
Rent-bidding ban and ID protections in housing reforms
By: Fraser Barton Renters will have greater protections in Queensland under a swathe of reforms tabled in state parliament. A code of conduct for the rental sector, bans on rent bidding, tying limits on rental increases and greater protections for renters’ privacy form part of a bill put forward by Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon on […]
Rent-bidding ban, ID protections in housing reforms
By: Fraser Barton A peak real estate body has accused the Queensland government of going too far with sweeping rental reforms, saying they diminish a property owner’s rights. Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon introduced a bill on Thursday that will establish a code of conduct for the rental sector, ban rent bidding and increase ID protections. […]
Pet owners forced to surrender animals to gain housing
By: Nyibol Gatluak The number of pets surrendered due to their owners moving has increased 47 percent in recent years, as competition in Victoria’s rental market tightens. More pet owners are being forced to surrender their animals to secure a rental as competition for housing in Victoria intensifies. Despite changes to the state’s laws in […]
Wait times for social housing blow out to 28 months
By Savannah Meacham Wait times to acquire social housing in Queensland have blown out to more than two years with more than half of the applicants already homeless, data shows. More than half of Queenslanders who have applied for social housing are homeless and are waiting more than two years, amid a lack of supply […]
Staying cyber safe: A go-to guide from the experts
In an era dominated by digital transactions and virtual communication, safeguarding your business from cyber threats has never been more critical. As cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, it’s imperative to stay one step ahead. That’s why we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide, drawing insights from some of the most trusted voices in Australian cybersecurity. What […]
The changing property settlement process
The manual process As a conveyancer, I was recently reflecting on the way that the property settlement process has transitioned from a manual face-to-face transaction to the now Electronic Lodgment Network Operators (ELNO) world that we live in. I know that there were many in the legal industry who didn’t believe that the PEXA way […]
Navigating complex property transactions
Complex property transactions can be intricate endeavours, especially when dealing with complex property transactions. Conveyancers, the professionals responsible for ensuring the smooth transfer of property ownership, play a crucial role in navigating these complexities. Together, we will delve into the challenges faced by conveyancers in complex property transactions and explore effective solutions to overcome them. […]
