A new checklist in the By Lawyers Mortgages guides for New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia sets out what to confirm before a mortgage is lodged for registration, from searches and consents to execution, certification, and post-registration checks.

The By Lawyers library of children orders has been expanded with 19 new precedent parenting orders.

The By Lawyers Employment Law guide has been substantially expanded with 3 new commentary sections and 16 new precedents.

Two new precedents have been added to the By Lawyers Wills (VIC) guide to assist practitioners bringing applications for a court authorised will.

From 1 October 2026, Victorian agents must include a property price statement in advertising for all residential property sales and publish the sale price within 7 days after the sale becomes unconditional. For auctions and fixed-date sales, the reserve price must also be published 7 days beforehand.

From 1 October 2026, strata schemes with 2 lots are now exempt from the annual information requirement. 1001 Conveyancing Answers (NSW) has been updated.