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Episode Synopsis
#245Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupThe average UK house price is £272,000 as this episode is released.If you’re an overseas investor this means your Stamp Duty would be a staggering £22,640. But what if you could legitimately avoid this charge by selling a property you don’t legally own. Welcome to the world of Assisted Sales.Paul Stapleton is an expert in this area, so I asked him to share his knowledge with the rest of us. During the episode, we discuss:Advantages of Assisted Sales Over Traditional FlipsReverse engineering deals to maximize valuePreference for homeowner-occupier end usersHigher valuations on residential mortgages versus buy-to-letNegotiation tacticsTraditional assisted sale model Paul’s lower-risk assisted sale approach Risk and Mitigation Tactics in Assisted SalesCase Study: Real-Life Assisted Sale DealWorking with independent agents and direct-to-vendor dealsLetting agents as key sources for off-market dealsUsing online tools such as Rightmove and Property EngineFinding Independent Agents RemotelyManaging Vendor RelationshipsSold comparables for accurate GDV Feasibility of Assisted Sales for Remote InvestorsTechnology and contractor solutions for remote management (Viewber and local agents)Outsourcing property inspections, refurbishments, and managementCollaborations, Commission Sharing, and Deal StructuresVendor Negotiations and ObjectionsCommon seller objections: uncertainty about sales, valuations, profit distributionDealing with agent “gatekeepers” and selling assisted sales conceptsFlexible deal structuringLegal MechanismsExplanation of second charge and power of attorney (and why Paul avoids)KeywordsUK property podcast, UK property investment podcast, UK expat property podcast, investing in UK property podcast, UK property investing tips podcast, property market in the UK, UK property investing for expats, overseas property investor podcast, creative property strategies UK, UK assisted sale property, landlord podcasts UK, UK property sourcing podcast, UK property flip strategy, UK property stamp duty tips, how to avoid stamp duty as an overseas investor UK, assisted sales strategy UK property, UK property market for expats, remote property investing UK tips, UK property professionalization podcast episode, buying property in the UK from abroad podcast, UK landlord regulation podcast, finding off-market property deals UK, renovating UK property for profit podcast, best UK cities for property investment podcast, Expat Property Story podcast, Paul Stapleton UK property, FMP Property Engine review, Property and Entrepreneur Summit UK, learn UK property investing, UK property investment education podcast, UK property deal sourcing tips, UK landlord expert advice podcast, expat tips for UK property investment
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