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Careers after the military: jobs, retraining and starting a business
Franchising

Careers after the military: jobs, retraining and starting a business

Careers after the military can include civilian employment, retraining for a new profession or starting your own business. The right...

Sourced targets at least £10m of estate and letting agency acquisitions
Property investment

Sourced targets at least £10m of estate and letting agency acquisitions

Sourced is accelerating its acquisition activity, with plans to invest at least a further £10 million in established estate and...

Looking for a letting agency for sale? Here’s what to know before you buy
Franchising 8 mins read

Looking for a letting agency for sale? Here’s what to know before you buy

Buying an established letting agency can give you something most new businesses spend years trying to build: clients, recurring income...

Is buy-to-let still worth it in 2026? And what are the alternatives?
Property investment 7 mins read

Is buy-to-let still worth it in 2026? And what are the alternatives?

The short answer Buy-to-let can still work, but it’s a slower, more capital-heavy route than most new investors expect. Mortgage...

How much does a bridging loan cost? Rates, fees and what you get for your money
Property finance

How much does a bridging loan cost? Rates, fees and what you get for your money

Quick answer: in 2026 a UK bridging loan typically costs between 0.55% and 1.25% per month in interest, plus an...

Sourced Living Franchisee Grows Portfolio from 33 to 408 Properties Through Major Devon Acquisition
Franchising 5 mins read

Sourced Living Franchisee Grows Portfolio from 33 to 408 Properties Through Major Devon Acquisition

Sourced Living franchisee Sara Watkins-Schmidt has completed the acquisition of Devon estate agency Complete Estate Agency, taking her managed property...

Sourced welcomes Open House Estate Agents to the Group
Franchising

Sourced welcomes Open House Estate Agents to the Group

104 franchisees. Two established property networks. One exciting next chapter. We’re delighted to announce that Sourced has completed the acquisition...

How to start a letting agency in the UK
Property investment 8 mins read

How to start a letting agency in the UK

To start a letting agency in the UK, choose your area and services, register with a property redress scheme, join...

How to Become a Property Developer in the UK
Property investment 5 mins read

How to Become a Property Developer in the UK

Thinking about becoming a property developer? Learn the different routes into property development, the skills you'll need, and how much...