5 methods to support your clients and future-proof your firm in a post pandemic world
In these unprecedented times it is challenging to know what happens next and what to expect. Will social distancing and self isolation go on much longer? When COVID-19 has passed, will my firm recover? These…
Executing NSW paper land dealings and instruments during the COVID-19 pandemic
Restrictions imposed in response to COVID-19 have made it difficult to prepare, sign and witness paper land dealings. All land dealings involve a combination of steps, including: verification of identity, establishing the right to deal;…
Witness regulation eased in NSW for document signing
Yesterday, the NSW Government passed new signing regulations allowing the witnessing and attestation of documents to take place by audio visual link. These changes are implemented from April 22 to September 26 2020, unless changed…
3 ways to complete your NSW Electronic Duties Return (EDR) or eDuties services
Recently, Revenue NSW announced an update that commencing May 4, 2020, “all complex assessing and refund applications must be lodged digitally through our eDuties service.” This is a result of the unprecedented COVID-19 environment and…
South Australia becomes the 4th Australian state to mandate e-conveyancing.
On Friday, South Australian Registrar-General Jenny Cottnam announced, “From 3 August 2020, the electronic lodgement of documents with Land Services SA will be mandatory. This requirement will apply to all documents that are currently electronically…
Is your Verification of Identity solution right for you?
Since COVID-19 and the necessity of working from home, as well as ARNECC’s updated verification of identity (VOI) recommendations, new VOI solutions are emerging almost daily. However, it is important to pay attention to what…
The challenge of keeping files up to date when working remotely
Plenty of time can be lost to everyday administration tasks. We’ve heard you lament the manual administration work you have to complete each day and the challenges you face completing basic paperwork. It’s not uncommon…
What keeps you up at night and what can you do to combat it?
Recently, we conducted a website poll, asking lawyers and conveyancers to share what risks they face in their firms and what challenges they need to endure on a regular basis. The responses were varied, but three…
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…
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…
