States across Australia are planning to phase out paper and utilise e-conveyancing transactions. In NSW by 1 July 2018, all standalone caveats, standalone transfers, standalone mortgages and refinances must be lodged online. From 1 July 2019 all mainstream property transactions including Certificates of Title are to be lodged electronically. All paper Certificates of Title will be cancelled. All conveyancing from 1 July 2019 will be completely digital utilising the online platform Property Exchange Australia (PEXA). Read more
