Australian Institute of Conveyancers SA Division Inc - AICSA

On 7-9 May, we attended the Careers Expo representing the Conveyancing Profession at the Department for Housing and Urban Development, promoting the Built Environment Professions.

This event saw over 14,000 attendees come through the doors - many who loved our spinning prize wheel!

Thank you to Emma Vargas and Kate Baxter from the Office of the Registrar-General and our members Jasmine Sinclair, Mary McGrath and Jinling Li for volunteering their time to help promote the profession.

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Discharge of Mortgage | AICSA If there is an existing mortgage(s) over the property you are selling it will be necessary for these to be discharged at settlement.

On Wednesday, we proudly recognised our members who achieved Certified Practising Conveyancer (CPC) status for 2026. This year, 127 members completed the requirements to earn this professional accreditation. This is a fantastic achievement that reflects their dedication to ongoing development and excellence in conveyancing.

👏 Congratulations to all of our CPC achievers! And thank you to everyone who joined us for the presentation event, it was a pleasure to celebrate with you.

A special thanks to Simon Landrigan and Insurance Advisernet Australia for their continued support of CPC.

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Certified Practising Conveyancer | AICSA CPC is a sign of excellence and professionalism and helps identify conveyancers who have met certain criteria.

Today we wrap up our Regional Training Days with our final stop in Mount Gambier.

A big thank you to Martin Stone for continuing his insightful sessions on AML/CTF, to Natasha Stupel from Land Services SA for presenting on all things conveyancing transfers, and of course our partners in attendance Dye & Durham Australia, First Title, LodgeX Legal, PEXA and Stewart Title.

These whirlwind visits were designed to bring practical AML/CTF education directly to our regional members ahead of registrations opening on March 31st. It’s been a valuable opportunity to connect face-to-face, share insights, and support practices in preparing for what’s ahead.

For those who joined us along the way, we hope you walked away with a clearer understanding of your obligations, greater confidence in navigating AML/CTF requirements, and useful insights into the solutions and support available through our trusted partners.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussions across the regions.

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Consult a Conveyancer | AICSA To ensure you are fully informed prior to buying a property consult a Registered Conveyancer. You are free to appoint your own Conveyancer ...

A great time in the Barossa for our Regional Training Day! 👏

We had a great dinner last night, and today it was fantastic to see our members coming together to learn, connect and share insights. Attendees heard from Simon Landrigan, who brought PI insurance to life through real case studies, Martin Stone from Grant Thornton with key updates on AML/CTF and its impact on conveyancing practices, and Natasha Stupel from Land Services SA and Mark Christmas from Revenue SA who delivered an informative Q&A session.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the day, and to our partners Dye & Durham Australia, Easy AML, Land Services SA, LodgeX Legal, PEXA, Realtime Conveyancer, Searchlight Technology and Stewart Title for helping make it possible.

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Interested in becoming a Conveyancer? | AICSA The majority of Conveyancers in South Australia are members of the AICSA and are progressive and dynamic professionals who lead the way in the industry.

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Land Division | AICSA In South Australia, a conveyancer can provide valuable assistance in the process of land division, which, in a simple form, involves dividing a single parcel (allotment) of land into multiple parcels of land.

Our Regional Training Days are just around the corner 👋

If we’re heading to your area, make sure you jump on board. To help us deliver these events at the highest standard, we really need your support. Early registrations make a big difference and allow us to confirm speakers and plan with confidence. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for regional conveyancers to access quality PD close to home, connect with peers and be part of the conversation.

A highlight of these days will be Martin Stone, an AML/CTF expert from Grant Thornton, who will unpack the background to the AML reforms and highlight how AUSTRAC’s Program Starter Kits can help small conveyancing practices establish an effective AML/CTF program.

The content is always valuable, but the real gold is in the break time discussions, the shared experiences and the practical insights you can take straight back to your practice.

Register now to secure your spot. 👉 https://members.aicsa.com.au/events/register-for-pd-training/