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Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole and the team at KDD Conveyancing who today ticked over the completion of 500 settlements in PEXA.   It certainly has been a journey and also a privilege to follow that same journey to this achievement.  Well done !   ... View more

a HUGE congratulations to @Nic and her team of merry ladies at KDD Conveyancing who yesterday clocked over their 300th electronic settlement.  Awesome work team !  KDD Conveyancing continue to be at the forefront of industry change with their feedback to PEXA and their assistance to other PEXA members.      ... View more

Is it possible for an abandoned workspace search to include those workspaces in the abandoned tab on the main dashboard?  Over the past weeks, when doing a search using the workspace ID, it comes up as no search results found, however, if the member has been the last person out of the workspace, the workspace is actually showing in the abandoned tab, yet didnt come up in search?? ... View more

Hi Community I am sharing with you today,  three members of the PEXA network who have achieved PEXA Certified Status.  It has been my pleasure to assist these clients as they learn and become proficient in the use of the platform.  Congratulations and thank you for your support of PEXA goes to the following super stars :-   Ross Scali of Ascot Settlements Anne Lynch of Anne Lynch Conveyancing Justine Gavranich of Mosaic Settlements          ... View more

Damien McDonnell of A1 Conveyancing in Joondalup had no idea that he was about to receive a treat in recognition for his contribution to PEXA community, since it's inception 12 months ago. Damien was in the community's top 10 contributors and we say thanks below,  with some fresh cakes delivered personally by myself to his office today for morning tea.   Nice work @DMc     Top 10 community contributor Damien McDonnell         ... View more

This week saw another Perth Hills settlement agent complete their first electronic settlement.   Jarrah Settlements based in Roleystone,  were encouraged by colleagues Roleystone Settlements,  to get onboard the PEXA train.  Below is Adam Haigh smiling as his settlement goes to ready ready   When the workspace was at settled and lodged, Adam called his seller client Sue to advise the good news.  Sue was outside the office at the time of the call and came in to watch the workspace disburse.  At 12.24pm the workspace notification advised funds were disbursed.  At 12.26pm, Sue logged into her banking app on her mobile to see her cleared settlement proceeds in her ANZ account.  Sue was ectastic, so much so, she took a photo on her phone of her completed workspace, to send to a friend.  Sue was super lovely and ready to embrace her sea change to Hervey Bay - we wish Sue well and safe travels as she drives across the Nullabor!       Well done to Adam and his team, firstly for getting his big toe wet with the completion of his first PEXA transaction and secondly, sending his client off singing the praises of PEXA.   This was a first for me to meet a client whose transaction was settled in PEXA.  It is reactions like Sue's that make the job worthwhile - PEXA making a difference in her life by having cleared funds to help her on her way soonest.    The day got better with coffee and cake from the cafe and bakery next door to Jarrah Settlements.   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PEXA DIRECT SPECIALIST!!   Adam Haigh   ... View more

      Hi Community, Do you remember this?      In only six month’s KDD Conveyancing skyrocketed from 100 transfer transactions to 200, as of 23 June 2017.  This wonderful milestone is a clear demonstration that practice makes perfect and that the volume of transactions completed online in Western Australia is accelerating in readiness for December of this year.   Congratulations Kylie, you and your team are an inspiration to the industry and are in prime position for WA’s upcoming digital transition!                              ... View more

Perth based KDD Conveyancing were recently awarded with the Top Transactor award for their completed transactions as at year end 2016.  Angella and myself presented Kylie, Nicole, Piper, Debbie, Jasmine, Rebecca, Maddie and Marilyn with their award,  which they were thrilled to accept as recognition for their ongoing support and use of PEXA.   Well done ladies !!       ... View more

It is always a pleasure to acknowledge and recognise the efforts and support from our subscribers, and the following offices have reached the status of PEXA Certified.  Congratulations to everyone as you have been integral in leading the way in the transition towards digital conveyancing.  It is also wonderful to see that you are always happy to lend a helping hand to a colleague who is still learning the ropes.  Fabulous effort !!!      KDD Conveyancing @KylieD Challenge Conveyancing @JackChallengeSettlements Federation Settlements @Chris-Bradbury Residential Settlements  Plus Your Settlements @samwinter Strategic Property Conveyancing Settlementswa.com @RB A1 Conveyancing @DMc Metro Settlements     ... View more

It is always a pleasure to acknowledge and recognise the efforts and support from our subscribers, and the following offices have reached the status of PEXA Certified.  Congratulations to everyone as you have been integral in leading the way in the transition towards digital conveyancing.  It is also wonderful to see that you are always happy to lend a helping hand to a colleague who is still learning the ropes.  Fabulous effort !!!      KDD Conveyancing Challenge Conveyancing Federation Settlements Residential Settlements Plus Your Settlements Strategic Property Conveyancing Settlementswa.com  A1 Conveyancing  Metro Settlements Roleystone Settlements Payne Conveyancing   ... View more

Transfer duty rates in WA vary and none more than the general rate vs the residential rate.  The majority of transfer transactions would fall into the residential rate, but what would the answer be to the following scenario:   Buyer purchases vacant land Buyer has entered into a building contract prior to settlement In a manual settlement, when lodged in ROL, the buyer is eligible for the residential rate of duty rather than the general rate (which applies to vacant land without a building contract); often the difference between the two amounts can be approx. $1K. Will there be an issue with verification of transfer duty in the electronic space in this instance?  Presuming the property information data is populated as vacant land?  As property information is not required for transfer verification, will it just be a case of the workspace will not go to ready ready if it cannot match ROL data vs property information data.   NB – Manual settlement - In the instance of the buyer signing a building contract after settlement, they pay the higher rate at settlement for transfer duty and then claim the rebate directly back from OSR  ( cannot claim rebate via ROL and must be done at OSR counter).  They are required to provide proof on what was paid at settlement, together with a reassessment form and copy of the building contract.   Bit of a curly one !   @AnneLynch ... View more

Today we headed out to see the team at KDD Conveyancing to help them celebrate the completion of 50 successful online transactions. Congratulations to Kylie and her team on this huge achievement !!!! Here's to the next 50 team. KDD Conveyancing celebrate with PEXA ... View more

    PEXA making settlements easy as ABC !   I had to share this email from an avid subscriber......Raelene is a PEXA advocate and spruiks to as many people that will lend their ear to her, on the benefits of PEXA to their business.  Raelene certainly is about working smarter not harder...   Hi Fiona   I have an ugly cold/flue.  As you know, “ I’m it”, so regardless of how I feel the show must go on.   Off to Scott Ashwood I went, sick as a dog and sat in a corner at the back of the room and advised everyone to stay away lest they also be infected with my lurgies.  As I coughed, sneezed and blew my nose through the proceedings  and looked an absolute treat, most were happy to avoid being too close to me.   Enter, other settlement agent, also having a bad day.  Staff away and also not feeling well.   I promptly advised him that I could be in my pj’s sipping hot cocoa watching this settlement go through on my computer and so could he for that matter, if he would only register with PEXA.  Then the issue is raised on problems with PEXA, such as double dealings, stat decs and fees.    Not being well and not wanting to be at this settlement, I advised the whole room, which was crowded, that most things could be dealt with, if you actually use the system and ask the support crew.  In fact there was a problem that delayed the settlement for 20 minutes, that would not have arisen if the settlement had been conducted on-line.    I have another settlement tomorrow at SAI, so everyone will hear, again, why I don’t need to be there spreading my germs.  Very soon, people will agree to conduct electronic settlements with me to avoid being nagged!   Kind Regards   RAELENE BENNETT SETTLEMENTSWA.COM PTY LTD ... View more

Anne Lynch from Anne Lynch Conveyancing looking very relaxed and fee ling mighty proud to have completed her first electronic conveyance today.   Anne is a renowned member of the WA conveyancing industry and is looking forward to the online future of property settlements.   Congratulations Anne on embracing this exciting change. PEXA looks forward to helping you take your business to a new level of service for your clients   ... View more

Janine Santella, Owner and Licensee of Action Conveyancing is all smiles after completing another successful and speedy online settlement.  Nice work @Action     ... View more

WOW !   I have been amazed at the enthusiasm and positivity shown by the practitioners I have met with as they prepare to begin their journey with PEXA.  It was lovely to meet Gemma May and Marina who are facilitating PEXA training on behalf of the AICSA.  These ladies know their content ! I wish Josh & Sonia every success with SA's uptake.      ... View more

Ryan Clarke & Deborah Peters have today taken the honour of assisting practitioners C&R Conveyancing Nedlands in completing the first linked settlement for WA,  together with Lawmax who completed their first PEXA settlement. Lawmax were involved in Part 1 of the linked transaction and all workspaces were at ready ready before the scheduled time for settlement. Another fabulous team effort !!!  @RyanC @DeborahP     ... View more

The funniest feedback we've ever had! Christine - your next lunch during an electronic settlement is on PEXA! You can at least enjoy a nice glass of wine with you 6" subway chicken teriyaki... or you can upgrade and dine somewhere else. Anna     ‎ Christine Bradbury ‎   to   PEXA 4 hrs ·   I have to share my experience today. I was sitting eating my 6” subway chicken teriyaki when I got an email telling me that the settlement had been effected. M y heart sank as I thought for a minute that I should have done something when I remembered it is electronic and was at ready ready yesterday, to top it off I didn’t even have to let the agent know. A big thanks to Fiona Rodda my PEXA PDS who has helped me complete my dealings and makes me feel very comfortable dealing on the platform. I love electronic conveyancing. Have a great weekend.           ... View more