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Frequently asked questions

The questions investors ask us most — answered straight.

What exactly does a property sourcing company do?

We find investment property on your behalf — on and off the open market — then do the due diligence: verifying the numbers, checking the area, factoring in refurbishment and running costs, and stress-testing the return. You review fully-modelled opportunities and decide; we guide the deal through to completion.

Do you charge a fee, and how does it work?

Any fees are agreed and made clear before you commit to anything — no surprises. The right structure depends on the strategy and the level of involvement, so we’ll walk you through it on your first call.

Can I invest from overseas without visiting the UK?

Yes. A large share of the investors we work with are based overseas and complete their purchases remotely. Sourcing, due diligence, conveyancing, financing and management can all be handled without you flying in. See our guide for overseas investors.

What’s the minimum budget to work with you?

It depends on the strategy and location rather than a fixed figure. On a discovery call we’ll be honest about whether your budget fits what you’re trying to achieve — and if it doesn’t yet, we’ll tell you.

How do you make sure a deal actually stacks up?

Every opportunity is modelled net of costs — refurbishment, buying costs, management, voids and, where relevant, licensing and bills — not on a flattering headline yield. If a deal doesn’t hold up, we don’t bring it to you. You can sanity-check any numbers yourself with our yield calculator.

Do you give financial or tax advice?

No. BlackRidge provides property sourcing services and does not offer regulated financial advice. We’ll always recommend you take independent tax and legal advice — particularly on stamp duty, which carries surcharges that change over time.

Which areas of the UK do you cover?

We source across the UK rather than tying ourselves to one city, and match the location to the strategy and the numbers — because the best area for one strategy is often the wrong one for another.

What happens after I make an enquiry?

We arrange a no-obligation discovery call to understand your budget, goals and the return you’re after. From there we go to market for you, then bring forward only the opportunities that fit. No pressure, no jargon.

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