Profile: Harold Hanson
Born in February 1932 in West Hartlepool, England, Harold Hanson says he became a lawyer by accident.
Practical tips for conveyancing solicitors in a changing economy
How conveyancing solicitors can avoid professional negligence claims in a changing economy. By ROSEMARY WORKMAN.
It’s the final countdown: eConveyancing reaches final milestones
Are you ready for the next stage of the mandate to eConveyancing from 1 July 2019 ? RICHARD HARVEY and GABRIELLE LEA discuss next steps…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: September 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: July 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
Is your practice ready for e-conveyancing?
Be proactive in transitioning to the new regime and remember to review funds transfer processes and confirm payment instructions by multiple methods. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
Electronic conveyancing – don’t wait for mandating
The NSW Government’s mandating program aims to increase the proportion of electronically lodged documents for all core conveyancing transactions from around 33 per cent currently to…
Preparing for mandated electronic conveyancing – don’t leave it too late
From 1 July 2018, a caveat can only be lodged electronically at NSW Land Registry Services. Those prepared on paper will not be accepted for…
Another edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land?
The 2017 edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land is now available online at the Law Society’s eCOS Portal. By PETER…
Are you up to date with the new e-conveyancing transition timetable?
By 1 July 2019, most standard property transactions in NSW will be conducted electronically and all paper Certificate of Titles will be phased out. By…
Why you must consider GST before closing a deal
Familiarity with GST legislation and rulings is essential. There are surprises in store for the unwary. By JIM MAIN.