A common misconception is that a declined loan approval automatically ends your contract. Unfortunately, this is not always true. There are important...
Title insurance is becoming an important layer of protection for many homebuyers and property investors in Victoria. However, clients still often ask a common question: “What does title insurance actually cover, and do I really need it?” To make things clearer, All Hours Conveyancing works closely with Stewart Title, a leading title insurance provider in […]
Renovating has become part of Australian culture, from The Block to Selling Houses Australia, weekend DIY trips to Bunnings are now the norm. But for conveyancers, any renovation isn’t just a design upgrade. It can directly affect contract validity, disclosure obligations, insurance requirements, and legal compliance. What Are Owner Builder Works and Why Do They […]
On 28 August 2025, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) hosted the REIV Getting Real Conference, one of the state’s key industry events. Session 8 was a highlight, featuring our Founder, Shakila Maclean, alongside industry colleagues Jo Zhou and Karli Woods. When Does Helpful Collaboration Become Risky? Their session explored an important question in […]
Shakila Maclean, CEO of All Hours Conveyancing and President of AIC VIC, spoke at the AFNC 2025 (Associations Forum National Conference) in Melbourne. Her keynote highlighted how the conveyancing industry has embraced change and emerged stronger through people-first leadership and purpose-driven innovation. How Conveyancing is Changing in Melbourne Shakila’s speech addressed the industry’s response to […]