The right buyer
on the contract.
When a super fund, trust or company buys property, the name on the contract and the way it is signed matter. We work with your accountant and lender so the purchase is set up correctly before anything is signed.
Client reviews
Property law clients,
in their own words.
Been dealing with Dinesh, Pallavee and his staff for over 10 years, more than 20 properties settled through them. The amount of expertise Joshi Lawyers has is next to none… every question answered and every transaction handled in the most professional way.
Ankur AnandProperty investor · Google review, 2018 Made a complex process simple. I received pro-active phone calls and emails letting me know about timeframes and deadlines… Everything was completed remotely and so easy, as well as regular communication which far exceeded my expectations.
Dhaval PatelHome buyer · Google review, 2020 I’ve used Joshi Lawyers a few times now and have always had a good experience with them. The communication and service from their team throughout the entire process from start to finish is great, and they are cost-effective, too.
Ian HProperty and conveyancing client · Google review, 2019 We bought our first commercial property and Dinesh looked after our file… sent us all information three days prior with all calculations, and kept us posted with all changes on the settlement date. A hassle-free experience.
Ravneet KaurCommercial property buyer · Google review, 2020 The process went smooth with no stress, communication was easy and we were kept informed throughout the process. We can’t recommend them enough and we will definitely be using their services for future settlements.
Dureka HomesBuilder · Google review, 2019 I am with them for the past 5 years for several land purchases. In all instances they have provided great service to me… taking ownership and providing extra-mile service.
Sumita MukherjeeLand investor · Google review, 2019
Is this you?
When people come to us about SMSF, trust and company purchases.
Each of these is a good reason to call, and none of them is too early.
- Your self-managed super fund is buying a property with a loan.
- Your accountant has recommended buying through a trust or company.
- You signed in your own name and now need the fund or trust to buy.
- The lender has asked for a bare trust and nobody has explained it.
How we help
Getting the buyer right at signing avoids paying for it twice.
Super funds, trusts and companies each have rules about how they can buy, borrow and hold property. A contract signed in the wrong name, or before the right structure is in place, can mean extra duty, a fund in breach of the super laws, or a loan that cannot proceed.
We read the contract with your structure in mind, coordinate with your accountant, financial adviser and lender, and prepare the documents a borrowing super fund needs, including the bare trust.
What we do
- Advice on the correct buyer and how the contract should be signed
- Nominations and changes of buyer, where they can be done safely
- Bare trust and custodian arrangements for super fund borrowing
- Duty and foreign purchaser checks for trusts and companies
- Coordination with your accountant, adviser and lender
- Conveyancing and electronic settlement
What happens first
Your first week with us.
A matter should feel different from the first call. This is what you can expect before anything is signed or sent.
Day 1: send the contract
Email the contract and section 32, or the link from the agent, and tell us the auction or signing date.
Within 24 hours: the red flags, in writing
What the contract commits you to, what to negotiate before you sign, and what would make us tell you to walk away.
Before you sign: a fixed fee in writing
One quote for the whole conveyance, so you know the cost before you are committed to anything.
From then on: one lawyer, no chasing
The lawyer who reviewed your contract runs the file to settlement. You are told the settlement figures before the day, not after.
Your team
Who you will deal with.
Matters are run by the people below, not handed down.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, it is a good reason for the free call.
Can I sign now and change the buyer to my fund later?
Sometimes, but it can cost duty twice or breach the super rules. Talk to us before you sign. Usually the contract can be set up correctly from the start.
Do you work with my accountant?
Yes, and we prefer to. Structure and tax decisions are better made together, before the contract is signed.
What does it cost?
Conveyancing is a fixed fee, quoted before you engage us. Development, SMSF and commercial property work is handled by senior lawyers and scoped in writing before it starts, so you know what you are committing to and what you will get for it.
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Tell us what is going on. We will tell you where you stand.
A free 15-minute call. If it is a matter for us, you are booked in with the right solicitor before the call ends. If it is not, we will say so.