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How an Expat Set Up His Own Sourcing Business

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One 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 agents
Importance of rapport-building: phone calls, in-person meetings during UK trips
The value of boots on the ground
Why off-market deals offer better discounts
Motivated seller dynamics and the importance of understanding seller situations
Using sold price comparables, not asking prices, for accurate valuations
The need for balanced and transparent analysis
Comparing Leeds and Manchester for investment potential
Investing in Leeds
Self-sourcing vs. using a sourcer: assessing your own time, energy, and experience
Advice for vetting sourcers: checking for compliance, redress scheme membership, and client feedback
Using PropertyEngine for deal filtering and due diligence around comparables
Reverse-engineering your search via target letting agents
Importance of always making offers and following up,
Due diligence essentials if using a sourcer: compliance, track record, client references

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