Property Sourcing Specialist

This is a remote position. Positioned within an expanding property business, this remote part-time role focuses on deal sourcing and market research. Commencing with an initial workload of 5 to 8 hours per week, with potential expansion to 10 to 12 hours per week. Operating from a dedicated home office, the position involves identifying high-potential properties through portal searches and auction reviews. Focus areas include price-reduced, stale, undervalued, non-mortgageable, commercial, land, and development lots. The role requires direct estate agent outreach and initial due diligence to present qualified investment leads for formal executive assessment. Key Responsibilities • Portal Search & Lead Identification: Proactively search property portals to identify potential investment opportunities, focusing on price-reduced, extended-listing, undervalued, or non-mortgageable stock. • Estate Agent Engagement: Contact and build relationships with UK estate agents via telephone and email to inquire about current or upcoming stock, negotiate potential purchase opportunities, and maintain recurring leads. • Auction Catalogue Research: Research property auction catalogues to identify opportunities, including multiple lots with potential for title splitting, commercial buildings, farms, land, and refurbishment projects. • Due Diligence & Market Analysis: Conduct initial research into comparable property sales and local market conditions using publicly available information. • Pipeline & Database Management: Maintain a structured database recording property details, asking prices, reductions, estimated potential, and identified structural or legal issues. • Opportunity Presentation: Collate and present suitable, fully researched property opportunities to leadership for further assessment. Requirements Essential Requirements • Demonstrated capability in online research, business development, lead generation, and pipeline management. • Confident verbal communication skills with the persistence to make direct telephone calls to estate agents. • Excellent written and verbal command of UK English. • High level of attention to detail and commercial awareness. • Ability to work independently from a remote location in South Africa Desirable Requirements • Experience or background in UK property, property sourcing, development, or real estate investment. • Experience working within import/export, trading, or property-related companies. Required Software Skills • Google Sheets • Microsoft Excel Benefits Benefits and Culture • Training on UK property investment concepts and terminology Work Arrangement • Remote (South Africa) Employment Type • Independent Contractor Originally posted on Himalayas