Thinking about pooling funds to invest in property?
Property syndicates offer a pathway for property developers and investors to collectively participate in real estate investment opportunities.
The Urban Developer is delighted to host an interactive webinar with three industry experts that will unpack the essential information required to master property investment syndicates.
Whether you’re an investor, developer or industry professional, this course will arm you with insights from top legal, accounting and finance experts.
Program at a glance
Legal and compliance
The legal frameworks, regulatory compliance and key agreements required to establish a property syndicate.
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Setting up the right structure: trusts, partnerships or companies
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Navigating regulatory compliance (ASIC, AFSL and more)
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Key agreements: syndicate deeds, unit holder contracts and investor rights
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Case studies
Presenter: Sean McMahon, partner, Hall and Wilcox
Corporate structuring
Tax treatment, entity selection and financial obligations to optimise syndicate profitability and compliance.
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How syndicates are taxed (unit trusts vs companies vs partnerships)
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Managing distributions, capital gains and tax liabilities
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GST, stamp duty and tax-efficient structuring
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Case studies
Presenter: Sejla Kadric, partner, SW Accountants and Advisors
Funding a syndicate
How property syndicates secure funding through equity, debt, banks and private lenders.
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Equity and debt funding—what works best?
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How banks, private lenders and non-bank financiers assess syndicates
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Key financing risks and challenges
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Case studies
Presenter: Kathy Johnson, co-founder and managing director, Yarraport
Meet your presenters
Sean McMahon, partner, Hall and Wilcox
Sean is a leading expert in property syndications with more than 25 years’ experience in funds management and corporate law. As co-lead of Hall & Wilcox’s Investment Funds team, he specialises in fund structuring, real estate finance and compliance.
Previously, he led the award-winning funds management team at McMahon Clarke. Sean advises fund managers on establishing and managing property syndications, governance, disclosure, and regulatory compliance. His expertise spans property, equities and mortgage funds, helping clients navigate legal complexities and bring investment products to market.
Sejla Kadric, partner, SW Accountants and Advisors
Sejla is a corporate and tax structuring expert with 17 years’ experience in accounting, tax and business advisory, specialising in the property sector. She assists property developers with structuring ownership, joint ventures and syndications, ensuring compliance and strategic tax planning.
Sejla advises on property acquisitions, developments, and disposals, including GST, land tax, stamp duty, and foreign ownership obligations. With a pragmatic and commercial approach, she helps clients navigate complex tax and corporate structures to optimise financial outcomes and secure funding for their projects.
Kathy Johnson, co-founder and managing director, Yarraport
Kathy is a funding expert with more than two decades of experience in banking and non-bank lending, specialising in financing residential, commercial, industrial and retail developments.
Kathy has worked with a broad range of investors and developers, earning recognition for her expertise in deal structuring and execution.
Who should attend?
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Property developers, investors and financiers
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Operators and owners
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Government and policy makers
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Architects and planners
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Valuers and consultants
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Legal and compliance experts
