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Navigating HMRC Guidelines: AML for Deal Packagers & Sourcing Agents

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
Do you understand your AML responsibilities and what HMRC expects to see? We've created this guide for property agents to get a clearer idea
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Planning permission failures - NAPSA UK

Report Reveals 1 in 10 Homeowners Proceed with Major Renovations Without Proper Planning Permission

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
A new report has revealed that 1 in 10 homeowners failed to get proper planning permission in place before starting major renovations.
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Due Diligence carried out on property investors and deals

Sourcing Question: Do You Have to Check Every Investor and Every Deal?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
We are often asked by agents who feel that carrying out due diligence once is enough - but is it really and what's expected of you?
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Sourcing Agents: What is a Terms of Business Agreement?

Sourcing Agents: What is a Terms of Business Agreement?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
One of the most important documents your sourcing business will own. Designed to clearly outline services, expectations, fees and more - you shouldn't risk getting this wrong
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Property Investors do you know your local HMO regulations?

Property Investors: Do You Know Your Local HMO Regulations?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
A recent investor was fined £28,000 for not knowing their local HMO rules. Make sure you - or your investor client - doesn't make the same mistake.
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Setting Up a Sourcing Business: Do You Need to Be Ltd?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
Do you have to be operating as a Ltd company to run a sourcing or deal packaging business in the UK?
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Critical Warning for R2SA Investors and Sourcing Agents

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
If you are directly involved with a R2SA model or sourcing opportunities for others, you need to take immediate action to understand a new ruling
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Council tax empty homes fees

Can Investors Avoid Paying Council Tax Empty Homes Fees?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
Medway Council has been charging investors with a Council Tax Empty Homes fee at 200%. How can sourcing agents and investors work to avoid these fees?
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How to spot Japanese Knotweed

Do You Know How to Spot Japanese Knotweed Before It’s Too Late?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
Have you heard of Japanese Knotweed? Do you know what to look for when viewing properties? It's important you do, as not everyone is open about declaring it's existence when selling!
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Material Information Failings

Are Sourcing Agents Failing to Provide Material Information?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
Are you sure when viewing a deal that you're being presented all of the required material information? A new report suggests otherwise.
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Residential property sales fell through in 2024

Why Did 28.8% of UK Property Deals Fall Through in 2024?

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
With nearly a third of residential property deals falling through before completion in 2024, many property professionals were left wondering what exactly went wrong — and more importantly, how to prevent it from happening again in 2025. Whether you’re a property investor, sourcing agent, or deal packager, understanding the key reasons for these failed transactions … Continued
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Warning against using an NDA

Why You Shouldn’t Use NDAs in Property Sourcing

  • General
  • Property Sourcing
  • Investors
NDAs are not designed to be used as a business contract - so why are they still used by so many sourcing businesses?
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