How an Expat Set Up His Own Sourcing Business

08/05/2025 33 min Temporada 8 Episodio 216
How an Expat Set Up His Own Sourcing Business

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#216One of the biggest challenges as a remote investor in UK Property is finding a property to buy from the other side of the world.Many expats, nomads and foreign nationals turn to property sourcers to find a deal.But this episode shows you there’s nothing to stop you doing it yourself.Gary Gayner lives and works in Abu Dhabi.He set up his own sourcing business after an unsatisfactory experience with a sourcer.During the episode, we discuss:Sourcing methods: direct-to-vendor marketing (Facebook, Google Ads), relationships with landlords / letting agentsImportance of rapport-building: phone calls, in-person meetings during UK tripsThe value of boots on the groundWhy off-market deals offer better discountsMotivated seller dynamics and the importance of understanding seller situationsUsing sold price comparables, not asking prices, for accurate valuationsThe need for balanced and transparent analysisComparing Leeds and Manchester for investment potential Investing in LeedsSelf-sourcing vs. using a sourcer: assessing your own time, energy, and experienceAdvice for vetting sourcers: checking for compliance, redress scheme membership, and client feedbackUsing PropertyEngine for deal filtering and due diligence around comparablesReverse-engineering your search via target letting agentsImportance of always making offers and following up, Due diligence essentials if using a sourcer: compliance, track record, client referencesGet in TouchI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave a reviewJoin our WhatsApp  group / access  37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at AuctionInstagramKeywordsremote UK property investment, expat property investing, property sourcing, property deal sourcing, UK buy-to-let, building estate agent relationships, off-market property deals, Manchester property, Leeds property, Wakefield property, West Yorkshire property, capital appreciation, rental yield, turnkey property service, property education courses, property mentorship, due diligence, letting agents, property portfolio building, property comparables, sold price vs asking price, motivated sellers, property valuation, networking events UK, remote relationship building, property management, property market research, sourcing agent compliance, direct to vendor marketing, passive income property