The Dealist blog
Practical guides for UK property sourcers and deal packagers: compliance, deal packs, fees, and worked examples. Written by the Dealist team.
Property Deal Pack Example: A UK Sample, Page by Page
A sample UK property deal pack, page by page: one illustrative BRR deal with stamp duty, refinance, a rate stress test, risks, exit routes and the fee.
Read article →The UK Deal Sourcing Compliance Checklist (2026)
If your sourcing falls within the Estate Agents Act: HMRC AML supervision and a redress scheme, plus the ICO fee, DMCC Act duties and PI cover, with 2026 costs.
Read article →What Goes in a Property Deal Pack? A Section-by-Section Checklist
A section-by-section checklist for an investor-ready deal pack: summary, financials with stamp duty, comparables, refurb schedule, risks, exit and fees.
Read article →Best Deal Packaging Software UK (2026)
A fair comparison of 12 UK deal packaging and sourcing tools, checked on each vendor’s site in October 2026: prices, packs and where each one fits.
Read article →How to Present a Property Deal to Investors
Six practices for presenting property deals investors say yes to: match their criteria, lead with the numbers, evidence claims, disclose fees and follow up.
Read article →Property Sourcing Fees: What to Charge and How to Disclose Them
How UK property sourcers can set a fee, when to take it, how to handle refunds and reservation money, and the legal duties to disclose it in writing.
Read article →BRR Deal Walkthrough: Stacking a Refurb-to-Refinance Deal Line by Line
A worked BRR example: buy at £120k, refurbish for £25k, revalue at £190k, refinance at 75% LTV. Each line of the maths, plus ROI and a sensitivity test.
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