Thank goodness that practitioners like Garth Brown find the time to write and produce excellent materials for those of us in the "trenches, so to speak. Conveyancing is such a minefield and I learn something new each time. Risk Management Strategies for Conveyancing Practitioners is a real gem and is set out in such a way that it's a useful 'desk companion' and easy reference, with potential risks under headings for initial risk management, pre-contract to exchange, during and end of contract. I love the "tips", the references and links to relevant legislation and of course the "stories". There is also a useful summary and checklists at the end. I printed mine to remind me to check for risk so it's always handy. Thank you, Garth.

Deborah Culhane, Senior Associate

Over the past 10 years professional negligence claims in the area of conveyancing has increased. Garth Brown, an AIC Conveyancer of the Year and Conveyancing Consultant with 22+ years experience in the industry, has addressed this issue in his new 165 page eBook "Risk Management Strategies for Conveyancing Practitioners". Throughout the book Garth provides insight into how to be 'risk ready'and minimise problems through "identifying, assessing and managing"potential risks. This book is essential reading for every Practitioner working in the field of conveyancing and is set to become a benchmark tool for risk management education. Purchase and download the eBook (qualifies 2CPD point) through Garth's website.

Michelle Ford, Marketing Consultant

Your seminars via Infotrack are great and that is how I found you and your wealth of knowledge and resources.

T. McGeary - Solicitor QLD

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Q. Why did I Author this eBook on Risk Management?

A. While I was writing and delivering my InfoTrack training Webinars for Lawyers and Conveyancers across NZ and Australia during 2017-2018, I was amazed how little the Conveyancing Industry knew about the numerous risks to cover on Sale and Purchase files and I clearly saw a need to write a comprehensive eBook on the subject.

Q. Isn't this information already available or taught?

A. Actually there is not a detailed publication that covers the Conveyancing risk from beginning of the Contract to end of the Contract and how to understand and handle the process of risk assessment, combined with short Conveyancing stories from real life Conveyancing Files acquired over 22 years of industry experience.

Q. How many Risks are covered in the eBook?

A. Based on the contents, I have identified a maze of 154 separate risks in a conveyancing transaction, each one needs to be identified, assessed and managed to minimise the risk to both the Client and the Practitioner.

Q. Have the number of risks increased during my 22 year career?

A. Definitely, to name a few: Defective Cladding non fire resistant; Airbnb Issues; tree disputes between neighbours; Aboriginal relics; Coastal protection Act changes; – the list goes on. In fact every Conveyancing Practitioner needs to stay totally up to date with the ever changing world of risk management in conveyancing to ensure they are 'risk aware' and avoid being caught in a litigation nightmare.

Q. Can Conveyancing fees be increased?

A. An interesting question and I cover this in the eBook. Yes, Practitioners who provide insightful and professional risk management strategies across every conveyancing file are able to charge higher fees based on their duty of care for the Client.