Competition watchdog probes $800b online property monopoly after banks threat

Competition watchdog probes $800b online property monopoly after banks threat

The ACCC’s chair has criticised the process that allowed PEXA to be privatised and given a monopoly on e-conveyancing with no proper oversight.

  • byColin Kruger

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The bank threat that killed off competition in Australia’s $800b property monopoly
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The bank threat that killed off competition in Australia’s $800b property monopoly

The country’s major banks were sent a letter from Australia’s electronic property settlements giant PEXA in December,a move that proved decisive in delaying the launch of its rival Sympli.

  • byColin Kruger
ASX start-up creates cracks in $800b conveyancing monopoly

ASX start-up creates cracks in $800b conveyancing monopoly

Sympli’s milestone electronic conveyancing transaction on Tuesday will help break PEXA’s lucrative monopoly.

  • byColin Kruger
With Big Four under siege,Deloitte partners hold Adelaide retreat

With Big Four under siege,Deloitte partners hold Adelaide retreat

Just don’t call it a party. It’s definitely not a party.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andSherryn Groch
Spring home sales wilt as post-lockdown blooms

Spring home sales wilt as post-lockdown blooms

The pandemic has officially killed off one of Australia’s favourite seasonal pastimes - buying or selling your home amid the sunshine and fresh garden blooms of spring.

  • bySimon Johanson