Frequently Asked Questions

We put a lot of time and effort into finding great investments for our investors. This is to protect us, but also to protect serious and reputable investors through the process. This ensures we provide you with the best option we have that matches your requirements.

We appreciate this is a big commitment from you. However, as a reputable sourcing company, we have assessed the property fully and we are very confident in the deal. We offer a full money-back guarantee within 14 days if you go to view the property and find it is not as we have described.

Unfortunately, NOT. Our fee is calculated on our costs and provides excellent value to our investors.

One of the first questions we ask investors is whether they have spoken to a mortgage broker. We require you to countersign a section in our Terms and Conditions which confirms you can obtain a mortgage.

Our Terms and Conditions clearly define our refund policy, which we require you to countersign before going ahead. We send our Terms and Conditions before doing any business with investors.

The properties we pass have gone through our own due diligence and we only pass a property that we would buy personally. However, with this being an investment and that investments have risks involved, you should understand that rental income is not guaranteed, and we are not liable, in any way, for future earnings and values. 

As with all investments, there are risks involved that you must assess before committing. We will provide you with as much information as we can before your decision.

A property sourcing agent’s fee depends on the property's location, its value, the agent's experience, and the amount of time and work they put into the deal. They typically earn anywhere between one to five thousand pounds per deal depending on these specifics.

You can quickly find property sourcing investors on social media platforms by joining property forums and groups. Join in with the discussions and whether you are selling or buying a property, you will begin to link up with the right people.

You can find property investors by asking friends and family. If you’re advertising your property for sale, then estate agents and others involved in the transaction will pass the word on to anyone they think may be interested. 

Land sourcing agent services are another possible place to find leads, as are angel investor networks or crowd-funding platforms online.

The sourcing fee is the payment the manager, asset manager, or property negotiator receives for their assistance in sourcing a property or a series of assets.

Before contracting with any property professional in this capacity, make sure fees and the basis on which they are calculated are clearly laid down in any contract or agreement.

The primary reason why many investors invest in an HMO or single-tenanted rental property is to generate profits from their initial stake. 

They want to be assured (as far as possible) that the rent or cash inflow will be greater than the cash outflows, which include any mortgage, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance costs, and so on.

Private equity investors, investment bankers, and other finance professionals use the term ‘property deal sourcing’ to describe the process in which companies or agents look for investment opportunities on behalf of their clients. The process may also be referred to as ‘deal origination’.

Property deal packaging is a service offered by a property sourcer or asset sourcing company during which they search for assets on behalf of property investors. They receive compensation for their time and effort in the form of a sourcing fee. 

Investors benefit from this by gaining access to the sourcer’s wealth of experience and network of contacts.

It’s nigh on impossible to source off-market properties in the UK using traditional methods because you can usually only find such properties by transacting directly with the seller and only a few investors will know where to look. 

Hiring a property deal sourcer in the UK with contacts and experience gives you access to opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be visible.

There’s no central register or directory of property sourcers, so finding one can be a mission in itself. Ask your business and personal network if they have come across one and search online for possible contenders. 

Widen your pool of contacts by using professional networking tools like LinkedIn. Approach local letting and estate agents and ask if they know anyone.

• Online Portals: You can find properties for sale on the internet. The benefits of these are accessibility, transparency, and availability. However, you should expect to compete with many other buyers.
• Estate agents: The traditional way of sourcing property for many, you should aim to develop a good working relationship with them if you want access to the best deals before other viewers; although this can be difficult to achieve. They can also advise you on the right time to sell a property.
• Auctions: Many properties are offered by auction, and bidding increasingly takes place online, via calls, or through a proxy. Again, though, the market is competitive and it can be easy to miss out on a good deal.

A dedicated property deal sourcer may charge a fee for their services, but you will gain access to properties you may never have found through the above sources.

The property sourcer is a professional with a great deal of experience in the property markets. Their role is as the middleman, acting between the buyer and the seller of a property. When acting for the buyer, they seek out the best opportunities in terms of investment potential.

The stages broadly include developing an understanding of the client’s goals; researching the markets for potential opportunities; analysing the risks and opportunities for each property; communicating these to the client; then acting on the client’s decision by smoothing the path to the sale’s completion.

You can often find the best property deal sourcers in the UK for your own requirements through the internet. Use online property forums or social media groups, state your target area and your request for experienced sourcing agents. 

You may receive direct contact from candidates or recommendations from past clients. Attend any local property events, using this opportunity to meet up with other like-minded individuals and establish a network. 

Letting agents or landlords are also a good source of information because there is a high chance that they've transacted with a UK property deal sourcer.

Property sourcing is carried out across the property industry and describes the process of finding, analysing, negotiating, and completing a property deal, whether that’s for a private buyer purchasing a home or selling an HMO to a private landlord.

Deal packaging, on the other hand, is sourcing property on behalf of an investor for a fee. To do this, you need to be able to demonstrate compliance with all the relevant legislation, from registering with HMRC under anti-money laundering regulations to having the right insurances in place.

It costs a minimum of £1,000 for new national property sourcers to register with all applicable agencies and authorities.

• Time: It can take a great deal of time over a long period to generate contacts and find prospects that are likely to be of interest to you as an investor. If you don’t have that time, a property sourcer in the UK can handle the task for you.
• Expertise: This expert has all the necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to secure a      property and finalise a deal. They also have routes to finding assets that aren’t yet available on the market.
• Area Knowledge: A UK property sourcer will suit an investor's requirements.

If you’re an investor looking for ideal opportunities in the property market, contact Property Deal Packaging. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to source the best properties offering optimal returns for your portfolio.