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  • Adverse Possession: When Risk Brings Reward

    The case of McFarland v Gertos [2018] NSWSC 1629 is one which garnered significant media interest. Bill Gertos (the Defendant) took possession of a vacant (seemingly abandoned) property in 1998… Continue reading Adverse Possession: When Risk Brings Reward

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    It Takes a Village: Our Journey to 100% Digital Property Settlements

    As an industry we are soon approaching the next in a series of milestones in the transition to e-Conveyancing, with all mainstream transactions in NSW required to be lodged electronically… Continue reading It Takes a Village: Our Journey to 100% Digital Property Settlements

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    CASEFLASH: The Sun Does Not Set on a Property Development Plan

    In brief In the Supreme Court case of Silver Star Fashions Pty Ltd v Dal Broi [2018] NSWSC 1445, the Court was called upon to consider whether a number of… Continue reading CASEFLASH: The Sun Does Not Set on a Property Development Plan

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    A New Age of Conveyancing Leaders

    “I am so proud of our industry and how far we’ve come.” Peta Stewart, Peta Stewart Conveyancing “This is the pinnacle of my career.” Merrill Phillips, Stacks Law On Saturday… Continue reading A New Age of Conveyancing Leaders

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    Interoperability – I‘ve heard the word but what’s it all about?

    As we approach the 1 July 2019, NSW Office of Registrar General electronic conveyancing mandate, the next issue to be progressed is the feasibility of “interoperability” within the national electronic… Continue reading Interoperability – I‘ve heard the word but what’s it all about?

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    Do You Need a New Year’s Resolution Reset?

    Confession time: year after year, many of the New Year’s resolutions I’ve set in the midst of the festive season – such as giving up caffeine and leading a calm… Continue reading Do You Need a New Year’s Resolution Reset?

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    Using Your Super to Support Transition to Retirement

    People who are considering reducing their work hours in the lead-up to retirement, but concerned about not having enough disposable income as a result, can, through a superannuation transition to… Continue reading Using Your Super to Support Transition to Retirement

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    Update from the Office of the Registrar General

    As we move closer to 100 per cent digital conveyancing in NSW on 1 July 2019, the Registrar General of NSW Jeremy Cox has some timely advice on procedures. In… Continue reading Update from the Office of the Registrar General

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    2018 AICNSW State Conference and Awards Dinner

    The 2018 AICNSW Annual State Conference was held on Saturday 20 October 2018 at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, Sydney. Officially opened by Master of Ceremonies, Mr Jon Downes, the Conference… Continue reading 2018 AICNSW State Conference and Awards Dinner

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    Researchers raise alarms about a new cyber threat affecting conveyancing practices

    Iron Bastion’s cybersecurity expert Gabor Szathmari, recently published novel research on abandoned domains, and how they are a significant cyber risk which threatens businesses and in particular the Australian conveyancing… Continue reading Researchers raise alarms about a new cyber threat affecting conveyancing practices

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