Rising star Baylea Rose brings a love of tech to conveyancing

BRISBANE-BASED conveyancer Baylea Rose believes her youth is an advantage in the fast-paced world of conveyancing where technology and AI are quickly becoming vital tools of the job.

“We are in an industry that is constantly changing, especially with technology and the changes to property law,” says Baylea, 24, who works for Colwell Conveyancing Group.

“I’m in my last year of university, studying to be a solicitor, and all the study we do is around technology. So I feel like I am on top of that and have the education to back it up.

“At Colwell’s we have such an innovative way of approaching conveyancing. We embrace technology to its full extent.”

Baylea says the introduction of the seller’s disclosure in Queensland is a current challenge facing her sector. 

She has also seen the adoption of technology can be burdensome for some but she believes it can never replace the human element in the conveyancing chain.

“Definitely the use of technology can be challenging,” she says. “And the use of AI and just getting on top of it, and using it to help our processes, help our day-to-day, and not look at it as if it’s some scary notion. 

“I don’t think technology will ever replace us but I do think it is definitely here to help our customers and to help us streamline processes.”

With 18-months of conveyancing experience under her belt, Baylea intends to carry on conveyancing once she graduates law.

“My advice to anyone considering conveyancing would always be to go for it,” she says. “I personally think it is an incredibly rewarding career. It teaches you valuable skills like time management and prioritisation. And it gives you an opportunity to build rapport and work with clients.”

And Baylea says she feels fortunate to have never experienced any gender discrimination in her working life.

“I’ve been really fortunate in my career to work for small businesses that prioritise equality and performance, and reward employees based on merit,” she says. 

“I know that I am very privileged in this regard and I don’t take it for granted that this environment has allowed me to focus on growth and development in the industry without that looming forethought that a fellow colleague is not equal.”

And Baylea gives all credit to the pioneering women who have come before her as she celebrates International Women’s Day.

“The day is a big shoutout to all the women who fought for equality and paved the way for myself, someone new coming up in the industry,” says Baylea. “It’s huge for all of those women who did all the hard work. There’s still hard work to do but they have done so much. And I think they should be acknowledged and recognised. 

“So, it’s definitely an empowering day for women. It’s a celebration of strength and resilience and achievement for all women. And I think it reminds us of the progress that we have made as women and also of the progress that’s still yet to come.”