Many lawyers and mortgagees may be left wondering how best to comply with their verification of identity obligations for conveyancing and mortgage transactions during this time.
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The Electronic Conveyancing National Law, Forged Mortgages and Immediate Indefeasibility [Sample Article]
The introduction of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (ECNL), with its emphasis on the verification of identity (VOI) of the mortgagor by a mortgagee, is expected to reduce the registration…
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Ledgers are Forever: How Blockchain Could Solve Several of Real Estate’s Perennial Problems
Arguably, blockchain is to 2018 what the iPhone was to 2007. Sexy, revolutionary, and soon to be such a common part of everyday life that it barely rates a mention.…
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Electronic Conveyancing [Toolkit]
With the rapid move to mandatory use of an Electronic Lodgement Network (ELN), such as Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), for a large number of property settlements, a working knowledge of…
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From Torrens With Love: Why Blockchain Real Estate May be Closer Than You Think
You can’t swing a church bell in South Australia without striking mention of Sir Robert Torrens. Blockchain real estate might not be in a South Australian practitioner’s lexicon just yet,…
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Is Your Law Firm Ready for the e-Conveyancing Reforms?
All states and territories, with the exception of the ACT, have passed the Electronic Conveyancing (Adoption of National Law) Act 2013 (ECNL), paving the way for a purpose-built platform which…
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Cheat Sheet: Major Legislative Reforms of 2014
If you’ve had your head stuck in files while 2014 passed you by, there’s a chance you might not have heard about some major legislative reforms that could affect your…
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e-Conveyancing: Why Australia Shouldn’t Settle for Less [Infographic]
The launch of e-Conveyancing in Australia is set to revolutionise property transactions. PEXA (Property Exchange Australia Ltd) is a purpose built electronic platform that is driving the future of e-Conveyancing…
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The Year That Was: Legal Innovation in 2014
Let’s take a moment to reflect on 2014’s wave of legal innovation and consider how it’s helped shaped the way lawyers do business. What are the new norms of service…
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e-Conveyancing Simplified: Chapter 1 [Sample Chapter]
Download Chapter 1 of e-Conveyancing Simplified – an accessible guide to Australia’s important reform for property lawyers, conveyancers and students across Australia. Written by practising solicitors, it addresses the context…
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