Helping you to understand SIPP and SSAS.

Investing in commercial property through a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) or SSAS (Small Self-Administered Scheme) offers flexibility and control over your retirement planning. At Porter Dodson, we provide expert legal advice to help you navigate the legal and regulatory complexities of pension property investment - efficiently and effectively.

We regularly act for both professional pension providers and individual scheme members, offering trusted, commercially focused support throughout the transaction.

How we help

Our experienced team advises on all aspects of pension property investment, including:

Purchasing and mortgaging commercial property into SIPP/SSAS schemes
Selling property out of pension schemes
In specie transfers
Connected party transactions
Lease drafting and negotiation (as landlord or tenant)
Lease management, including assignments and surrenders
Property development within pension schemes
Commercial property management
Joint ownership agreements
Dispute resolution and arrears recovery

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in The Legal 500 for our expertise in Commercial Property matters

Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your business circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across property, corporate commercial, employment and litigation to protect your business interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West for decades.