By nature, a special asset class

Real Estate Structuring

Real estate is a special asset class, because by its very nature it is required by each and every one of us. It provides the place where we live, it is an asset held for investment purposes, or it is required for commercial or agricultural business purposes.

The benefits of using fiduciary structures for acquiring and holding real estate are many. They include:

  • Mitigating risks associated with property ownership by delegating the property management to experienced property administrators
  • Succession planning
  • Confidentiality
  • Tax mitigation
  • Facilitating syndicated property acquisitions

Our specialist real estate structuring team has experience of property transactions in:

  • United Kingdom
  • Middle East
  • Far East
  • Africa
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Europe (including Spain, France and Sweden)
  • The Caribbean Islands (including Mustique, Barbados and Bermuda)

We cover high-value residential property for owner-occupation and for investment (single properties and blocks of apartments), commercial property (restaurants, warehouses, factories, nightclubs, shops, etc.), hotels, development land and large agricultural estates.

Our services include:

  • UK Property Search Services
  • Establishment and administration of corporate real estate holding vehicles
  • Formation of Jersey trusts and foundations to provide vehicles for the ultimate ownership of real estate
  • A complete, hands-on property management service, including:
    • Full conveyancing co-ordination of sales and purchases
    • Compliance with taxation obligations
    • Estate management
    • Co-ordination of local property management agents
    • Lease and rent review negotiation
    • Insurance arrangement and claims processing
    • Dealing with leasehold enfranchisement issues
    • Co-ordination of refurbishment or development projects

To help you achieve your real estate objectives, we provide knowledge, experience and an extensive professional network.

For further information on Trustcorp's Real Estate Structuring Services please contact us to request our Guide to Real Estate Structuring.