Settlement Day

Settlement Day Ep.6 l The Federal Budget Property Backlash

Settlement Day Episode 6 brings together voices from financial advice, urban development and property investment to unpack the Federal Budget and the reaction across Australia’s housing market.
 
Hosted by Angelique Opie, this episode features:
• Kirsten Lynn – Senior Financial Advisor, Integral Private Wealth
• Michael Corcoran – Former President, Urban Development Institute of Australia
• Eddie Dilleen – Property Investor and Buyer’s Agent
 
The panel discusses the Budget’s impact on property investors, first home buyers, housing supply, development feasibility, capital gains tax, negative gearing, rental pressure and broader market confidence. 

Settlement Day Ep.3 I The Business of Property

Settlement Day Episode 3 brings together a powerhouse panel to look beyond the technicalities of conveyancing and into the "business of property." From market volatility and buyer confidence to the personal pressures of running a practice, we explore what it takes to thrive in the current Australian climate.
 
Hosted by Angelique Opie, this episode features:
• David Koch – Businessman, TV Personality, and Finance Expert
• Susanne Mosley – Owner, Hunter Legal & Conveyancing
• Nadean Tawhai – Owner, Next Move Conveyancing
 
The discussion covers: Market Pressure: How current economic shifts are changing buyer behavior and business strategy, The "Face" of Business: Why visibility and personal branding are non-negotiable for success, Tech & Risk: Navigating AI curiosity and the growing threat of sophisticated cyber-scams, Survival Tactics: David Koch shares the "secret sauce" for small business owners to stay profitable without burning out.

Settlement Day Ep.4 | From Strength to Strength

Settlement Day Episode 4 brings together leading business experts to explore how conveyancers and property professionals can move from day-to-day survival to sustainable growth. From scaling a business and building the right team, to leadership, mindset and managing increasing compliance demands, this episode examines what it takes to grow stronger in a complex operating environment. Hosted by Amber Sherlock, this episode features: • Anna Samios – CEO & Founder, Performance 7 • Louise Connor – Corporate Edge The discussion covers: • Scaling Up: What it means in practice and how businesses can grow without burning out. • Leadership & Mindset: Moving from doing the work to leading the business. • Team & Culture: Building a “village” and empowering staff to step up. • Barriers to Growth: Time pressure, delegation challenges and the risk of becoming the bottleneck. • AI & Efficiency: Using technology to accelerate productivity and support growth. 

Settlement Day Ep.5 | Safe as Houses

Settlement Day Episode 5 brings together experts across wealth, property and conveyancing to ask whether homeownership remains safe as houses in the current Australian market.
Hosted by Angelique Opie, this episode features:
• David Simon – Executive Chair and Principal Advisor, Integral Private Wealth
• Nat Gordon – Founder, PROPOHOLIC
• David Winning – Founder and Licensed Conveyancer, Your Move Conveyancing
 
The discussion covers property investment, buyer behaviour, economic uncertainty, government incentives, due diligence, AML/CTF reform and the evolving role of conveyancers in a faster, more complex property market.

Settlement Day Ep.2 | AI, Property & Conveyancing

Settlement Day Episode 2 brings together leaders across property, conveyancing, law and technology to explore how AI, software and market pressures are changing the way Australians buy, sell and settle property.
Hosted by Angelique Opie, this episode features:
John McGrath – Founder, CEO and MD, McGrath Estate Agents
Jared Zak – Founder and CEO, Dott & Crossitt Conveyancers & Solicitors
Christian Beck – Founder, Australian Technology Innovators; Founder & CEO, LEAP Legal Software; Founder, InfoTrack
They discuss key shifts across the industry, including AI in contract review and due diligence, cybersecurity risks, buyer behaviour, affordability, market hotspots, construction costs, supply constraints and the future of integrated software for conveyancers and agents.About Settlement Day
Settlement Day is Australian Conveyancer’s briefing series for property and legal professionals, delivering practical insights on conveyancing, software, market trends, cyber security and regulatory change.
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Settlement Day Ep.1 | AML/CTF Unpacked

Focused on Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms. Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive of AUSTRAC, joins Shakila Maclean (President, AIC Victoria) and Jennie Tonner (President, AIC NSW) for a direct, practitioner-first conversation moderated by Seven News property editor Angelique Opie. This episode is sponsored by triSearch.