Disconnect

Sam outlined how the process of purchasing a property can be very stop/start in Australia. Clients often put pressure on brokers and banks to get answers and it's very rare for a deal to go through smoothly because of all the different components playing against each other.

"As a whole the property purchasing system in Australia is one where there is a lot of disconnect between all the different stakeholders. Everyone has their own vested interest and no one communicates."

Relationships between the client and all parties involved can be jeopardised through lack of transparency and clients simply not knowing what's going on. Communication is key but traditionally hasn't always been the easiest tool to master in conveyancing.

Delays

Sam says clients are often left frustrated and annoyed when the process of purchasing is delayed because one party hasn't responded to an email or answered a phone call.

"Moving tasks from one stage to the next, without having to hand hold, is something lawlab have made all the more simple. There's no need for chase-ups and multiple phone calls as all parties have insight into where the process is at and are across anything that's holding it up."

Low quality service

Sam likes to use solicitors that are highly proficient in property law but says finding lawyers that aren't sub-standard and overpriced is not an easy task.

"We've found that many lawyers charge for premium work that isn't necessarily premium. For instance clients of mine bought a 400k property and it cost them in excess of 2.5k in legal fees. We don't refer them anymore."

Open ended fees and non-transparent services contribute to difficulties Sam's business has experienced in trying to find high quality conveyancing services.

Cohesion

Through their lawlab experience so far Sam has seen a number of positive results through employer, stakeholder and client satisfaction.

"The process of facilitating a property purchase was much more stop and start without Rundl – now everyone can be kept in the loop without making a million phone calls."

Ease of use

Sam has found lawlab's Rundl, a cohesive tool that allows all parties access to the deal and provide input and insight. The entire team are signed up to Rundl thanks to lawlab and Sam says staying up to date has never been so easy.

"Everyone can see communication come through in real time. This means if one of the team members miss anything, someone else can pick it up and respond immediately. The time we're saving frees up valuable days where we can consistently improve quality of service and ensure clients are always happy with what we're delivering."

Sam said lawlab have been really responsive with all requirement and as a result they've been able to build up a great system for referring clients.

Cutting-edge services

Through lawlab Sam has been able to introduce clients to a new way of doing conveyancing. The process educates and re-educates all parties on the process by providing an insight into the role every stakeholder plays in the conveyancing practice.

"We are introducing clients to a new way of doing conveyancing. The main thing for the client is knowing what's going on. lawlab make this possible 24/7."

Sam added that from an internal business perspective they are finding lawlab's fixed pricing system beneficial to planning and budgets.