Guides for property deal sourcers

Plain-English guides to finding motivated sellers, running a compliant sourcing business and selling deals to investors.

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Every step from setting up legally to your first paid fee, in order, with the guides and free tools for each.

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Finding sellers

How to find motivated property sellers in the UKThe signs that an owner is ready to sell, where to find them in public data, and how to contact them properly.F and G rated rentals: what landlords can do, and why many sellThe minimum energy rules for rented homes in England and Wales, the exemptions and penalties, and why these homes make good sourcing targets.Letter to homeowners asking to buy their house: free templateA ready-to-use letter for property sourcers and investors, with the details that get replies and keep you compliant.

Running a sourcing business

How to become a property deal sourcer (and stay compliant)What deal sourcers do, how they're paid, and the registrations the law requires before you charge a fee.AML registration for property sourcersWhy property sourcing counts as estate agency work, how to register with HMRC for anti-money-laundering supervision, and the checks you must do on buyers and sellers.How much do deal sourcers charge?Typical UK property sourcing fees, reservation fees, what changes the price and how to structure your fee so investors trust it.Free property sourcing agreement templateA plain-English sourcing agreement template for UK deal sourcers, covering the fee, reservation and refunds, due diligence and compliance.

Selling deals to investors

How to find investors for your property dealsWhere UK deal sourcers find cash buyers and investors, how to build and qualify an investor list, and the rules to stay on the right side of.Property deal pack templateWhat to put in a property sourcing deal pack, from the numbers and comparables to compliance details, with a free generator that makes the PDF for you.

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