Two ways businesses are accelerating their growth globally

By Jenine Waters , Partner, People Advisory and Kamal Prasad , Partner, Technology Advisory. This article has been replicated with permission from https://www.bdo.com.au/en-au/insights/advisory/articles/two-ways-businesses-are-accelerating-their-growth-globally    The recent release of the BDO European Survey highlights key issues that business could…

The technology supporting work/life balance

Despite many reports that technology makes us more connected and contactable 24/7, one small firm, Bridge Legal are using end to end e-conveyancing software to enhance their work culture and facilitate their employees working across…

Improving business through automation and innovation: APIs for law firms

Today, most legal professionals understand that automation and process optimisation are essential to managing an efficient legal practice in an increasingly data-driven environment. Thus, the legal industry is increasingly seeing the value of investing in…

What should buyers of a house be told about it?

By Patricia Lane, University of Sydney Buying a house is probably one of the most important purchases a person will make. Many people think the vendor is required to disclose matters that affect the property…

3 ways to become more efficient with e-signing

E-signing is fast becoming the easiest and fastest way to sign documentation. Not only does it save your firm time, but reduces costs and administration work too. Customers needs are changing fast and it is…

The solution to technological upheaval

How one Victorian firm was able to continue offering conveyancing services despite all odds, after the 2019 mandate. When Victoria mandated that all settlements must be lodged electronically from October 1, 2019 onwards, they led…

Are you looking for more information about first home buyers?

In an active and changing property market, we’ve seen the numbers around buying and selling fluctuate. Most interestingly are the first home buyers. One month after launching the complimentary second edition of the Conveyancing Data…

People centred legal innovation – is there any other kind?

The people part of innovation With so much buzz about legaltech and innovation, it’s important to reflect, for a moment, on two essential truths: That innovation is, at its core, change and, people usually struggle…

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How industry trends and taking initiative can transform your business

By Jessica Barker, Senior Settlements Clerk and Jacinta Rimato, Settlements Manager, Sargeants Geelong and Bellarine Conveyancing In this day and age, cyber security is becoming more of an issue. Firms are constantly updating their IT…

5 questions about land contamination

1. Where can contamination be present? Contamination doesn’t just leak into the ground and stay in one place in the soil. That’s why it’s critical to not only know exactly what potentially contaminative activities have…