subpurchaser

A subpurchaser is an individual or entity that buys goods or services from a primary purchaser, rather than directly from the original seller or manufacturer. This relationship arises in various commercial contexts, often in distribution chains or when a party acquires rights to resell. The subpurchaser's legal standing and rights are typically derived from their contract with the primary purchaser. They do not usually have a direct contractual relationship with the original seller.

In real estate, a subpurchaser may enter into a contract to buy a property from someone who has already agreed to purchase it from the original owner. This is common in off-plan developments where a buyer might assign their purchase agreement to another party before the property is completed. The subpurchaser then steps into the shoes of the original buyer in relation to the developer, or they might have a separate agreement with the original buyer, depending on the specifics of the transaction.

In the context of goods, a subpurchaser might buy items from a distributor or wholesaler who originally purchased them from a manufacturer. Consumer purchases from retail stores are a form of subpurchase, where the consumer is the subpurchaser and the retailer is the primary purchaser from the wholesaler or manufacturer. The terms and conditions of the sale, including warranties and liabilities, are primarily governed by the agreement between the subpurchaser and the primary purchaser.