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…

Are you collaborative and creative? You’ll have a role in the future

According to The Jobs of Tomorrow: LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report finds that the future of technology will rely heavily on people skills. Sounds like an oxymoron, but as automation becomes wide-spread and technology can…

Looking for the Law Institute of Victoria’s Contract of Sale of Land?

News Update: InfoTrack and the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) have partnered to offer you the latest licensed LIV REIV Contract of Sale of Land 2019 contract, complete with watermark, offering you assurance of contract…

Announcing a Bushfire Relief Program for our clients

We have all been moved by the ongoing impact of the devastating bushfires on communities, livelihoods and the environment across much of Australia. This extends especially to those who have lost their homes, businesses and…