The Dealist blog

Practical guides for UK property sourcers and deal packagers: compliance, deal packs, fees, and worked examples. Written by the Dealist team.

Compliance10 min read

The UK Deal Sourcing Compliance Checklist (2026)

Every registration a UK property sourcer needs in 2026: HMRC AML supervision, redress scheme membership, ICO fee, PI insurance, fee disclosure and the DMCC Act material information duty, with real costs.

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Deal packs9 min read

What Goes in a Property Deal Pack? (Free Template)

The full template for an investor-ready property deal pack: executive summary, financials with stamp duty, 3+3 comparables, refurb schedule, risks, exit strategy, timeline, and fee disclosure.

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Software8 min read

Best Deal Packaging Software UK (2026)

An honest comparison of UK deal packaging software in 2026: Dealist, PropertyEngine, PropertyData, Property Deals Insight, Property Store CRM and Property Packs .io, with prices and standout strengths.

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Investor relations7 min read

How to Present a Property Deal to Investors

Six practices for presenting property deals investors say yes to: match their criteria, lead with headline numbers, evidence every claim, disclose fees up front, one clear exit, and follow up on engagement data.

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Business8 min read

Property Sourcing Fees: What to Charge and How to Disclose Them

What UK property sourcers typically charge in 2026, when fees are taken, refund norms, the legal disclosure obligations behind them, and how to handle reservation fees cleanly.

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Strategy9 min read

BRR Deal Walkthrough: Stacking a Real Refurb-to-Refinance Deal

A fully worked BRR example: buy at £120k, refurbish for £25k, revalue at £190k, refinance at 75% LTV. Every line of the maths, money left in, ROI, and the sensitivity test every pack needs.

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