Old System Title searches. What are they and why should you do one?
Old System Title investigation is very relevant today and not just for a sale / purchase. In the 1960’s when the Office of NSW LRS (formerly the Registrar General’s Office) started creating Qualified Titles, it…
How client experience is the leading pillar of this law firm’s daily practises
Over the last 12 months, law firms have shifted from technology for survival, to technology that enhances the client experience. InfoTrack recently spoke with Shelley Baker from Nest Legal about how the client experience underpins…
Do I Need A Conveyancer?
When it comes to a stress-free settlement, a good conveyancer or solicitor is worth their weight in gold. As a purchaser or seller of a property, you will require a professional to assist you with…
Law Practice in the ‘New Normal’
In March, Smokeball conducted the largest annual legal business sentiment study to explore law practice in the new normal and obtain valuable insights into the most important issues facing the legal profession. In doing so,…
Understanding the latest ARNECC Model Participation Rules
Recently, ARNECC announced some changes to their Model Participation Rules around Verification of Identity (VOI). As such, we have compiled some FAQs to help you feel more comfortable choosing and using the right Verification of Identity (VOI)…
NSW migrates to 100% e-conveyancing. Here’s what you need to know
As of 22 March 2021, 29 dealings in NSW are no longer accepted via paper lodgments and will now need to be lodged electronically. The NSW Government has also released a draft bill to allow…
Winning the hearts not just the minds of your clients
The volume of legal content skyrocketed over the past year, with firms now taking advantage of more and more of the content marketing toolkit. However, certain tricks are yet to be used to their fullest…
How to achieve the latest cyber security compliance
Since May 2020, ARNECC has recommended cyber security training after conducting a security review. The reason being that “Cyber security is of broader relevance to Subscribers and is not limited to transactions with land.” Now, ARNECC…
How one firm is seeing success from adopting new and emerging technologies
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more legal and conveyancing firms have embraced digital practises to complete their matters. Now, we’re looking at what McKinsey and Company have defined as the ‘Next Normal’, where organisations ‘reset for…
NSW electronic signing requirements extended
In October, InfoTrack shared an update from the NSW Registrar General regarding the electronic signing of paper land dealings, plans and Section 88B instruments. These rules were due to cease on March 31, 2021. Under…
