The Property Xchange

The Property Xchange Our affordable customer-centric conveyancing service sets us apart from the rest. We will settle you We will settle your matter swiftly & without stress.

Our affordable $1,250.00 + GST + Disbursement 'Sale' fee, and $1,450.00 + GST + Disbursement 'Purchase' package sets us apart from the rest. Mobile service available at no added cost for clients located within 5kno of our Kogarah NSW office. Servicing Sydney-Wide. Contact us today on 02 9553 8429. View just some of our testimonials from happy clients below:
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“Thank you so much for your wonderful service. I couldn’t have done it without you. You helped alleviate my stress!! Much appreciated”
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"I can confirm Peta recently acted for one of my owners and she was fantastic. She went out of her way to help my vendor and she assisted in her own time over a holiday period to get the job done. I recommend Peta to anyone looking for a conveyancer who will go the extra mile for her clients." Enzo Puopolo, Raine & Horne Kogarah, Principal

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DO YOU KNOW WHO IS ACTUALLY HOLDING YOUR PROPERTY DEPOSIT? 🏡A practice known as “deposit flicking” has become a concern ...
11/08/2026

DO YOU KNOW WHO IS ACTUALLY HOLDING YOUR PROPERTY DEPOSIT? 🏡

A practice known as “deposit flicking” has become a concern within the property and conveyancing industry.

“Deposit flicking” involves a real estate agent transferring a purchaser’s holding deposit from the agent’s trust account to a third-party service provider, rather than continuing to hold those funds in the agent’s own regulated trust account during the settlement period.

Following the introduction of new federal Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations, some agents have sought to reduce the additional administrative work and costs associated with verifying buyers’ and sellers’ identities and meeting their AML/CTF requirements and engaged third-party providers to assist with these processes.

However, outsourcing the service does not outsource the responsibility. AUSTRAC has made it clear that the agent remains responsible for ensuring those obligations are met and may remain legally liable for breaches, even where aspects of compliance are outsourced.

So, where does the recent court case come into this?

Jared Zak of Dott & Crossitt publicly raised concerns about Agency Settlements’ third-party deposit-holding model. Agency Settlements subsequently commenced proceedings seeking to restrain Mr Zak from stating that its business model was unlawful.

On 7 August 2026, Mr Zak announced that the Supreme Court of NSW had rejected the application for restraint and ordered costs against Agency Settlements.

While this was a significant development, it was not a final ruling that the third-party deposit-holding model itself is unlawful.

The issue has prompted ongoing calls within the conveyancing industry for greater consumer protection and transparency around WHO is holding property deposits and WHERE they are being held.

If you’re selling your property, check who is nominated as the deposit holder on your Sales Agency Agreement and ask where the purchaser’s deposit will actually be held.

Ask before you sign. Know where your money is going.

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Major changes are coming to property transactions from 1 July 2026. 🚨 New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws will introduc...
24/06/2026

Major changes are coming to property transactions from 1 July 2026. 🚨

New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws will introduce additional identification and compliance requirements for buyers and sellers across Australia.

This means you will be asked to provide identification documents and information regarding the source of funds used in your transaction.

While the process involves a few extra steps, these reforms are designed to strengthen the integrity of Australia’s property market and help combat financial crime.

Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling it is important to understand what these new requirements mean.

Swipe through to learn more. ➡️

📞 (02) 9553 8429

Major changes are coming to property transactions from 1 July 2026. 🚨 New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws will introduc...
24/06/2026

Major changes are coming to property transactions from 1 July 2026. 🚨

New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws will introduce additional identification and compliance requirements for buyers and sellers across Australia.

This means you may be asked to provide identification documents and information regarding the source of funds used in your transaction.

While the process may involve a few extra steps, these reforms are designed to strengthen the integrity of Australia’s property market and help combat financial crime.

If you’re buying, selling or transferring property and would like to understand how these changes may affect you, contact The Property Xchange.

📞 (02) 9553 8429

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