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An agent I've never heard of sent me a link to upload my client's ID to

By
Cordell Smith
on
July 23, 2026
An agent I've never heard of sent me a link to upload my client's ID to
Blog
eConveyancing

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.

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How to protect your money at settlement: PEXA Key, secure chat, and choosing a safe conveyancer

By
Cordell Smith
on
July 20, 2026
How to protect your money at settlement: PEXA Key, secure chat, and choosing a safe conveyancer
Blog
Thought Leadership
Cyber Safety
eConveyancing
Settlement Process
Buyers
Sellers

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.

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AML checks are coming to your property settlement: what buyers and sellers need to know from 1 July 2026

By
Cordell Smith
on
June 29, 2026
AML checks are coming to your property settlement: what buyers and sellers need to know from 1 July 2026
Blog
News
Thought Leadership
Buyers
Sellers

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.

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Zettle Case Study: Why Finance Broker Darren Welsh Recommends Zettle to His Clients

By
Cordell Smith
on
August 5, 2025
Zettle Case Study: Why Finance Broker Darren Welsh Recommends Zettle to His Clients
Case Study
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Featuring Darren Welsh, Director and Finance Broker at Vision Finance Collective.

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Introducing Zettle: A Smarter, Simpler Future for Property Transactions

By
Cordell Smith
on
July 16, 2025
Introducing Zettle: A Smarter, Simpler Future for Property Transactions
Press Release
Leadership

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.

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Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 May 2025

By
Cordell Smith
on
May 8, 2025
Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 May 2025
News
Transfer / Stamp Duty
Finance

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

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What is PEXA?

By
Cordell Smith
on
April 23, 2025
What is PEXA?
Blog
Settlement Process

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

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Settlement Statements and Adjustments

By
Cordell Smith
on
April 23, 2025
Settlement Statements and Adjustments
Blog
Thought Leadership
Settlement Process
Finance

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

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Changes to Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding

By
Cordell Smith
on
April 23, 2025
Changes to Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding
Blog
Thought Leadership
Foreigners
Finance

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

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The 50-year-old technology opening property hunters up to scams

By
Cordell Smith
on
September 5, 2024
The 50-year-old technology opening property hunters up to scams
Thought Leadership
Cyber Safety
eConveyancing

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

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Protect Your Home Purchase with Zettle: Biometric Security for Safe Property Transactions

By
Cordell Smith
on
August 19, 2024
Protect Your Home Purchase with Zettle: Biometric Security for Safe Property Transactions
Product Update
Blog
Cyber Safety
eConveyancing

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

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