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With state borders now closed due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being enforced, we recognise that this is a difficult time for industry. As a result of the outbreak, we understand organisations may be looking to protect their staff from mass gatherings of people and close person-to-person interaction, including settlement rooms. Not only is PEXA simple to use, one of the key benefits it provides is the flexibility for Queensland lawyers to continue executing settlement for clients from anywhere with internet access, helping you avoid settlement rooms and other high density areas. Preserve social distancing and flatten the curve with PEXA If you're looking to transition to e-Conveyancing as part of your remote working plan, we have a dedicated team of local industry specialists available to offer you virtual support. This includes assistance with joining the platform and your own PEXA expert available to walk you through those first transactions. You may also wish to consult this new-starter 101 guide, which contains essential PEXA learning material. Support for Queensland practitioners transitioning to digital. As you face these challenges, we want to assure you that we're here to help however we can, and that PEXA stands firmly with you, the broader community and our citizens in delivering a safe, efficient and reliable property settlement experience. Please call (07) 3707 1901 or email practitioner@pexa.com.au if you require further assistance. Kind regards, Jess ... View more

Hi Everyone, To assist in ensuring your OSR Self Assessor Application is progressed as quickly as possible, applicants can provide the following information at the time of making the application by emailing it to selfassessment@treasury.qld.gov.au;    a) the position held (e.g. Director, Principal, etc) by the person making the application on behalf of the applicant; b) confirmation that the person making the application has the authority to make the application on behalf of the applicant; c) confirmation that the person making the application has read and understood the obligations of transfer duty self-assessors (attached); d) details of the systems and processes that the applicant has in place to enable compliance with the lodgement, payment and endorsement obligations of a transfer duty self-assessors (with reference to attached document); e) the types of transactions that the applicant intends to lodge, in the ordinary course of business, with reference to this list of transactions that must be self assessed; f) confirmation as to whether the applicant would like to restrict registration to only those transactions identified in the response to item (e); g) the number of transactions the applicant anticipates lodging per annum. To commence your registration to become an OSR Self Assessor – please visit this link here. Best Wishes,  Jess  ... View more

One of the key benefits to electronic conveyancing is the ability to do it from anywhere. In the current uncertain times, it is important that businesses continue to operate, and technology plays a defining role in this.   Many QLD firms are electing to remove the physicality of settlement and adopting PEXA to ensure their staff are not in areas such as settlement rooms. To support our QLD Members settling via PEXA at short notice please see some helpful information that will assist you navigate the early stages of your experience.   QLD Specific Help Cards How to lodge a Priority Notice in QLD  - link to recording Simultaneous Settlement navigation Transfer Transaction Guidelines (including a pdf for download) For firms who are yet to onboard, please find out how to do so please click here. Please also consider the range of free guarantees PEXA offers as part of your transaction online: Lodgement Gap Cover Residential Sellers Guarantee PEXA Key Secure Communication Guarantee   Ensuring seamless service and minimal disruption to you and your business is paramount.   Best Wishes,  Jess  ... View more

With the expansion of scope that went live on 17th June, QLD practitioners are now able to transact some non-monetary transfers on PEXA.    The link below outlines how to create a non-monetary transfer.    https://community.pexa.com.au/t5/Help-Centre/Transfers-Non-Monetary-QLD-Help-Centre/ba-p/16533 ... View more

Property Law Centre continue to lead the way in Mackay. This morning’s event saw over 40 representatives empowered and educated with knowledge in regards to the digital transformation occurring in property settlements.   The passion of practitioners like Steven Morgan is infectious, and the drive in regional areas to embrace PEXA is reflective of the community mindset held by business owners. With electronic conveyancing being the biggest transformation to hit the 150 year old property industry, it makes sense that all facets of the industry are aware of the changes and benefits to them and their clients.    Big thanks to Steve Morgan and Paul Kelly  for hosting us and continuing to lead the charge. ... View more

The QLS are hosting their annual Introduction to Conveyancing Course on the 2nd and 3rd of April.  This is a great course for any junior staff who are learning about Conveyancing or who have recently taken on a role that incorporates Conveyancing.    We will be there to discuss PEXA and the key benefits to practitioners and their clients - details and registration are on the link below - we look forward to seeing some of your team there!    https://services.qls.com.au/web/eventscalendar/event_display.aspx?EventKey=PR1185   ... View more

The QLS are hosting their annual Introduction to Conveyancing Course on the 2nd and 3rd of April.  This is a great course for any junior staff who are learning about Conveyancing or who have recently taken on a role that incorporates Conveyancing.    We will be there to discuss PEXA and the key benefits to practitioners and their clients - details and registration are on the link below - we look forward to seeing some of your team there!    https://services.qls.com.au/web/eventscalendar/event_display.aspx?EventKey=PR1185   ... View more

One of our PEXA members @Raelene_McD  has shared a great suggestion in regards to the payment of Stamp Duty -    Check out the link here    ... View more

There are still tickets available to our Digital Horizons Innovation conference!    Don’t miss out on this free CPD event!   Join PEXA and a suite of industry experts to discuss what’s on the digital horizon for Queensland!   Get your tickets HERE   We look forward to seeing you next week!    Jess      ... View more

Welcome to the Gold Coast Community page! Community is a great way to engage with your peers within your cohort.  This page has been designed for firms in the Gold Coast who actively wish to transact in PEXA. Please make yourself at home, share your experiences, and utilise your network to increase your knowledge and the amount of PEXA-able files you have in your office!    Congratulations on being the change makers in your community and transforming the property exchange experience. ... View more

The  Titles Registry office in QLD has advised it is currently experiencing delays in regards to processing dealings with overseas witnesses of executions in paper.    Utilising PEXA and the Client Authorisation Form are great solutions   to ensure you have adequate time for dealings -     Read more from the Registry Office below:   https://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1196749&a=43849&k=VmQSDTlcmZvWN6R1BwNIzAkf-o24HyhJXoflyu5_snQ ... View more

  PEXA welcomes and wholeheartedly supports the initiative of Hon Jackie Trad MP and  Treasurer to expand the scope of e-Conveyancing in QLD. The proposed Bill can be found here.  With the government framework expanding to support and further facilitate e-Conveyancing it is an exciting time as QLD transforms to digital. ... View more

Thursday 19th July, Mackay held PEXA’s very first practitioner Best Practice Group in Queensland. Six local firms, represented by 15 attendees, united to discuss how they could interact better together through PEXA. The event, created to bring the conveyancing community together as they continue on their digital journey, was chaired by local e-Conveyancing veteran, Steve Morgan from Kelly Legal. Mackay, one of 11 Queensland towns, is home to over 57,000 people, and one of the more affordable property markets in the Sunshine State. This market is also expected to have a busier second half of 2018 and early 2019. It’s no surprise then that Mackay is ahead in the race to 100% digital conveyancing in Queensland. The Mackay and the Airlie Beach regions are leading the way as PEXA’s most transacted regional area in Queensland – and the Best Practice Group revealed some of its secrets. These are firms who use differentiation as a strategy. Firms who have adopted digitisation in all other aspects of their business and see that this is the way of the future, where collaboration opens the door to increased productivity and efficiency. “ We have only done a few transfers on PEXA, but we love it – we want to do more” said Danette from Beckey Knight & Elliot. The frustration lies in the fact that a dual process still exists. Operating two processes takes up valuable time that could be spent elsewhere. These firms want their peers to come on board and use the platform more. We all know community is at the heart of most of us, and to see a group of lawyers, who some may say are “competitors” work together to transition to digital is heart-warming. By working together, they are creating a new community. Mackay has been embattled for a long time. The region took a hit with the Global Financial Crisis and mining crash, and to say these practitioners are resilient is an understatement. Things are on the way up for Mackay and at the forefront of change are Kelly Legal, Beckey Knight & Elliot, Barron & Allen, Taylors Solicitors, Macrosson & Amiet, PD Law, Wallace & Wallace and Whitsundays Law. With the tide turning and house prices finally on the rise, and sales numbers increasing, these forward-thinking practitioners want to pass on the benefits to their clients that PEXA offers as soon as possible. ... View more

As of 26 March, the Mackay Titles Registry lodgement business hours are now reduced*, with the new availability being: Monday to Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm on regular business days.   With physical lodgements only being accepted four hours each day, the Registry Office has encouraged the industry to consider adopting e-Conveyancing. Caveats are widely used in conveyancing, but their use is more extensive than that, and just about every facet of law may lean on their protection at some point – be it family law, litigation, asset protection etc.    Utilising PEXA to complete Caveats helps you and your clients avoid the inconveniences of the cuts to registry opening hours. The benefits of working electronically include: Removing the barrier of time restraints (no physical attendance at the Titles Registry is required) ensuring efficient registration; and Maintaining the integrity of the document** and ensuring the client’s interest is protected imminently.   Withdrawing a Caveat on PEXA is simple, ensuring the process for Lawyers who specialise in realms outside of conveyancing are not disadvantaged by the arduous nature of the manual system. *Please refer to Titles Registry Alert 139 for more detailed information about the updated hours. **For all documents in PEXA scope click here.     ... View more