As we continue to adjust the way we live and work during the COVID-19 pandemic, so too does our industry. With some states having already transitioned to electronic conveyancing, those adjustments may not appear as drastic, for others, it means adjusting a raft of industry practices to adapt to the current climate.
We’ve gathered together some useful resources from industry partners in each state, to help practitioners navigate the changes facing the conveyancing and property industry.
New South Wales
- The NSW Land Registry has put in place a raft of measures to assist their clients and lodging parties during COVID-19. Visit their webpage here for more information: https://www.nswlrs.com.au/About/About/Announcements/76
- The NSW Office of the Registrar General has a dedicated webpage for coronavirus updates with a list of key points and contacts. You can also subscribe to their email updates through this page to stay on top of any further developments: https://www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/regulator/coronavirus-update
- The NSW Office of the Registrar General has also issued a guidance note on executing NSW paper land dealings during the pandemic, which you can find here: https://www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/822592/Guidance-note_executing-paper-land-dealings-during-COVID-19.pdf
- The NSW Law Society have created a dedicated COVID-19 FAQs page which you can find right here: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/news-and-publications/news-media-releases/impact-covid-19-legal-profession/covid-19-faqs#
- The AIC New South Wales website is another great resource to stay on top of industry developments: https://www.aicnsw.com.au/
Queensland
- The Queensland Land Registry has a dedicated page with information on e-Conveyancing and e-Lodgement. Check it out here: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/building-property-development/titles-property-surveying/titles-property/elodgement-conveyancing
- The Queensland Law Society (QLS) have an entire webpage dedicated to COVID-19 FAQs as they relate to conveyancing and property law. You can find their FAQs here: https://www.qls.com.au/For_the_profession/Property_law_updates
- QLS have also recently announced a COVID-19 support package for Queensland practitioners worth $9 million. To find out more information about the package, visit: https://www.qls.com.au/For_the_profession/COVID-19_LEGAL_PROFESSION_RESOURCES/Support_package_for_Queenslands_legal_profession
South Australia
- Land Services SA provides frequent Customer Information Bulletins where you can also find information on any COVID-19 related disruptions: https://landservices.com.au/businesses-and-property-industry-professionals/registrar-general/communications/customer-information-bulletins
- AIC South Australia have a comprehensive webpage dedicated to COVID-19 and industry updates which you can find here: https://aicsa.com.au/covid19/
- The Law Society of South Australia have created a webpage for COVID-19 updates and changes affecting SA practitioners with a dedicated Property/Conveyancing Services section: https://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au/Public/Lawyers/Practitioner_Support/COVID-19_Resources_page.aspx
Victoria
- Victorian Land Registry Services have provided an update on changes to VLRS Registration Services. You can find their update here: https://www.victorianlrs.com.au/news-updates/news-update-3/
- The Law Institute of Victoria have created a COVID-19 Hub with information and resources for Victorian practitioners. Check out their Hub here: https://www.liv.asn.au/Professional-Practice/Supporting-You/COVID-19-Hub
- AIC Victoria is another fantastic resource for Victorian conveyancers, check out their website here: https://www.aicvic.com.au/
Western Australia
- Landgate have a COVID-19 section on their website with information for customers regarding industry changes and updates as they apply in WA: https://www0.landgate.wa.gov.au/news/covid-19-information
- AIC Western Australia is another great resource for WA conveyancers. You can find their website here: https://aicwa.com.au/
