Statewide Conveyancing

16/10/2026

🏡 WHAT IS PEXA, AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT?

If you’re buying or selling property, you may hear our team mention PEXA. But what exactly is it?

PEXA stands for Property Exchange Australia. It’s an online platform that allows conveyancers, solicitors and banks to coordinate your property settlement electronically, including transferring funds and lodging documents to transfer ownership.

At Statewide Conveyancing, we rank sixth in the State for the number of PEXA transactions completed each year, reflecting the volume of Queensland property settlements we handle and the depth of experience we bring to each one.

All of our staff are based right here in Queensland, so you’ll be supported by a local team who understands the Queensland property market.

Behind every property transaction is an important moment in someone’s life, whether buying a first home, making their next move or saying goodbye to a much-loved property.

We’re here to guide you through each step, keep you informed and help make settlement as smooth as possible.

For more information about our conveyancing services, click here: https://www.swc.net.au/statewide-conveyancing

07/10/2026

🌾 You’ve spent a lifetime building your farm. What happens when it’s time to hand over the reins?

Between the seasons, the stock and the day-to-day demands, succession planning can easily stay on the “we’ll get to it” list.

But for farming families, there’s plenty to talk about:

🚜 Who wants to take the farm forward?
🏡 Where will you live, and how will you fund retirement?
🤝 How will you manage everyone’s expectations?
🌱 Should you transfer during your lifetime, leave the farm in your Will, or explore a gradual handover?

Every family, and every farm, is different. Starting the conversation doesn’t mean stepping away tomorrow. It means giving yourself time to consider your options and plan for the future you want.

Misty Di-Filippo’s latest article explores the key questions and considerations when passing the farm to the next generation.

👉 Read the full article here - https://tinyurl.com/5b9h25bp

28/09/2026

THANK YOU!!

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"Thank you to Jessica Donnelly for acting on my behalf in the purchase of my current house. As this matter proceeded without a hitch, I engaged Jessica to act on my behalf in the sale of my past property.

I was kept updated throughout both procedures and always had confidence in trusting Jessica to take care of both settlements. I had numerous contacts with her by phone calls, texts and emails. She went above and beyond to make sure I was updated with every step of the process.

The experience of conveyancing in both matters was free of doubts and stress on my part. I have no hesitation in recommending Jessica and the team at Statewide Conveyancing for any conveyancing business. Their professionalism and cheery and polite service was second to none.

If you want good results and not have to worry about the handling of your conveyancing matters, then this is the team to go with. I cannot express my gratitude with any higher appreciation for the way I was treated. I felt that I was their only client.

Well done, the team at Statewide Conveyancing."

HA, Mackay

01/09/2026

🏡 Thinking about offering vendor finance to sell your property or business?

Vendor finance can help broaden the pool of potential buyers, provide an income stream from interest and achieve a sale where traditional bank finance is unavailable.

But there is an important catch:

When you provide vendor finance, you are no longer just the seller — you are also lending money. That means you need to think like a bank.

Before agreeing to vendor finance, consider:

🔸 Can the buyer genuinely afford the repayments?
🔸 What security will you have if they cannot pay?
🔸 Should you obtain personal guarantees?
🔸 What insurance should be maintained?
🔸 Are your loan and enforcement documents strong enough?

The best time to protect yourself is before you agree to loan the money—not after the buyer stops paying.

Read our full article to learn how due diligence, registered mortgages, PPSR security, personal guarantees and insurance can help protect you:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/479zkzrb

If you are considering vendor finance as part of a property or business sale, our experienced Commercial Property Lawyers can help you structure and document the arrangement.

📞 Contact Statewide Conveyancing to discuss your options – 07 4963 0800

21/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, KAYLA! 🎉💙

Congratulations to Kayla Vassallo on celebrating an incredible 15 years with Statewide Conveyancing!

Kayla joined us in 2011 and, through her hard work, dedication and drive, has progressed to become one of our most senior and experienced conveyancers.

Over the years, Kayla has built strong and trusted relationships with her clients. Her approachable nature, excellent communication skills and commitment to exceptional service have made her someone clients and colleagues know they can always rely on.

Kayla is also a woman of many talents. She is always ready to step in, support those around her and help with the many day-to-day tasks that keep Statewide running smoothly.

Her loyalty, knowledge and contribution have made a lasting impact on Statewide.

Congratulations on 15 wonderful years, Kayla. We are so fortunate to have you as part of the Statewide family! 🧡

24/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating Two Remarkable Milestones 🎉

This month, we are incredibly proud to recognise two very special service milestones.

A huge congratulations to ⭐️ Misty Di Filippo ⭐️ who is celebrating 20 years of service. Misty began her legal career as a graduate in 2006 and has since become a highly respected senior commercial lawyer, recognised for her extensive legal knowledge, strong commercial insight and practical, solutions-focused approach.

Misty is also valued for the strong relationships she has built over the years. Her approachable nature, sound judgement and willingness to support others have made her a trusted and highly regarded member of the team.

We are also thrilled to congratulate ⭐️ Suzanne Blaney ⭐️ on an incredible 25 years of service. Throughout her career, Suzanne has contributed across many different roles and teams and now serves as our Office Manager.

Suzanne is kind, hardworking, dependable and always ready to help. Her knowledge of the practice is exceptional, and she remains the person everyone turns to for answers, guidance and practical support.

The depth of knowledge and experience Suzanne and Misty bring to their roles is invaluable, and we are extremely grateful for the contribution they continue to make each day.

Congratulations, Misty and Suzanne, on these outstanding milestones. Thank you both for your loyalty, dedication and the care you show to those around you. We are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of our team.

16/07/2026

❗ Quad Bike Safety: A Reminder for Queensland Farmers ❗

Quad bikes are an essential part of everyday life on many farms. They are used to muster cattle, inspect crops, check irrigation, repair fences and travel around large properties.

But they also carry serious safety risks.

A recent Queensland case saw a family farming business fined $80,000 after workers operated quad bikes without helmets.

The case is a clear reminder that farmers need to keep up to date with ever-changing Work Health and Safety Laws and need to be pro-active to prevent foreseeable risks in the workplace.

Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/2wzhhssc

03/07/2026

📌 Buying or selling property? Important changes from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, conveyancing firms will have new obligations under Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing laws.

For clients, this means there may be a few extra steps at the beginning of your conveyance.

Depending on your matter, we may need to ask for information about who is involved in the transaction, how the purchase is being funded, or the reason for the property transfer. This may apply to individuals, companies, trusts or other entities.

These requirements are not unique to our practice. They are part of a broader national framework aimed at reducing financial crime and protecting the integrity of property transactions.

The best way to avoid delays is to provide requested information as early as possible. Our team will guide you through what is needed and make the process as straightforward as we can.

We appreciate your understanding as these new requirements come into effect.

For more information about the changes, read our latest article here:

Queenslanders buying or selling property will soon face tougher identification and financial verification requirements under major new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws taking effect on 1 July 2026.

08/06/2026

MACKAY MARINA RUN

A big well done to our very own Bethel Campbell who took part in the 2026 Mackay Marina Run on Sunday.

Bethel tackled the 10km challenge alongside hubby Tim and son Lachlan, while daughter Isabella took on the 5km challenge. Not content with just one run, Tim backed it up by also entering the 5km Corporate Challenge! 👏

What a fantastic effort from the whole family!

Congratulations to the organisers on another very successful event, and to everyone who participated! 🏅

26/05/2026

📞 OUR NUMBERS HAVE CHANGED! 📞

We’re excited to share that we’ve recently upgraded our phone system to improve the way we connect with our clients, referrers and contacts.

As part of this upgrade, our Statewide team members now have new direct telephone numbers, which follow the format: (07) 4881 05XX.

Good news — our main office number remains exactly the same: ☎️ (07) 4963 0800

To make the transition as smooth as possible, our previous direct numbers will continue to divert to the new numbers for a transition period.

The new system will provide improved functionality for our team and make it even easier to stay connected.

You can view our team’s updated contact details here: https://www.swc.net.au/our-team

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!