News & Insights

New standard contracts in all three states, AML checks from July 2026, published reserve prices in Victoria and a foreign-buyer ban policy extended to 2029. What changed, and what it means if you're buying or selling.

Victorian agents now have to publish a seller's reserve at least 7 days before an auction. Section 32 timing and early deposit release follow in 2027. Here's what changes for you, and when.

If a Queensland buyer defaults, a seller may recover more than the deposit, with the deposit credited against any damages. What a standard contract allows and why dates decide it.

Buyers have more room to negotiate than they did a year ago. But sellers are holding their price and conceding terms instead, and terms decide what happens if the sale does not go to plan.

If you are buying an apartment in NSW, the strata information certificate now has to tell you more than it did. What changed across five stages of reform, and what it means if you are already on a committee.

"Modern" and "client-focused" are easy to say. Here is the test we apply to our own process instead, and what it has changed about how a conveyancing matter actually runs.

An agent emailed you a link to upload a buyer's ID for AML? Relying on the buyer's conveyancer is legitimate — but a conveyancer shouldn't fill in the web form. Here's why, and the secure way to do it.

If you have hit the wall on research, it does not mean you are behind or doing it wrong. Here is why it happens, what makes it worse, and the small steps that actually help.

Payment redirection fraud is the biggest financial risk at settlement. Here's how PEXA Key, secure chat and biometric identity checks protect your money — and the security questions to ask any conveyancer.

New AML rules begin on 1 July 2026. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know about identity checks, source of funds, delays and how the changes affect property settlement.

Featuring Darren Welsh, Director and Finance Broker at Vision Finance Collective.

Zettle is proud to officially launch as Australia’s newest digital conveyancing platform – designed to bring greater clarity, control, and convenience to the process of buying and selling property.

The Queensland Government has passed new legislation that eliminates stamp duty for first-time buyers purchasing new builds and vacant land.

What exactly is PEXA, and why should you, as a property buyer or seller care?

A guide to the key components of a settlement statement and explanation of the most common adjustments.

Understand the changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime.

As property-related scams become more sophisticated, outdated technology like email is proving to be a weak link.

We've integrated Livesign into the Zettle app, offering you the highest level of protection with biometric secure chat.