For Australia-based investors UK property specialist

Build a High-Yield UK Property Portfolio — Without Leaving Australia

I source, negotiate and manage the purchase of cash-flowing UK investment properties for busy Australians — from the first search to the day rent lands in your account. Fully hands-off, fully transparent.

  • 100% hands-off process
  • Every deal vetted on the ground
  • Calls in Australian time zones
🔥 Free 30-min strategy call · Limited spots each month

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0Gross yields on typical deals*
0Typical entry price point
0Offer to completion, on average
0Hands-off — I do the legwork

*Example figures from recently sourced deal types. Yields vary by property and area — indicative only, not a guarantee.

Why UK Property

Sydney prices shut investors out.
The UK lets you back in.

With median house prices in Australian capitals now beyond reach for many investors, thousands of Australians are looking at the UK — where entry prices are lower, yields are stronger, and the legal system feels just like home.

Lower entry point

Quality tenanted homes in strong UK rental cities from around £100,000 — a fraction of a deposit-plus-loan commitment in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Stronger cash flow

Gross yields of 6–10% are realistic in cities like Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds — versus roughly 3–4% in most Australian capitals. Your money works harder from day one.

Currency diversification

Earn rental income in pounds sterling and hold an asset outside the Australian market — a natural hedge for your long-term wealth plan.

A market you can trust

English common law, transparent Land Registry ownership, regulated solicitors and a 150-year-old rental culture. Familiar rules — just better numbers.

Australia vs UK — where does your capital go further?

What you're comparing🇦🇺 Sydney / Melbourne🇬🇧 UK North & Midlands
Typical investment entry priceA$750k – $1.1m+£100k – £180k (≈ A$190k – $345k)
Typical gross rental yield3 – 4%6 – 10%
Cash needed to startA$180k – $250k+≈ A$75k – $115k
Rental demandStrongStrong — chronic undersupply in major cities
Currency of incomeAUD onlyGBP — genuine diversification

Indicative figures for comparison only, based on publicly available market data at the time of writing. Every deal is presented with its own verified numbers.

What I Do

Your eyes, ears and boots on the ground in the UK

I'm an investor first — I only source deals I'd be happy to hold in my own portfolio. Here's everything that's handled for you.

Deal sourcing

On- and off-market properties matched to your budget and strategy — buy-to-let, HMO or buy-refurbish-refinance — in areas with proven rental demand.

Due diligence

Full numbers breakdown, comparable sales and rents, area data, and physical inspections — so you see exactly what you're buying before you commit.

Negotiation

I negotiate directly with agents and vendors to secure the best possible price and terms — the fee often pays for itself right here.

Your UK power team

Introductions to trusted solicitors, expat mortgage brokers, currency specialists and cross-border tax accountants who work with Australians daily.

Refurb coordination

For value-add projects, I scope works, obtain quotes from vetted trades and oversee the refurbishment — with photo updates sent to you throughout.

Lettings & handover

A fully managed letting agent is appointed before completion, so your property is earning from week one — and stays hands-off for good.

How It Works

From strategy call to rental income in five clear steps

You approve every decision. I do every bit of the legwork. Here's the exact journey my clients follow.

  1. 1

    Free strategy call

    A relaxed 30-minute video call in your time zone. We map your goals, budget and the strategy that fits — and you'll get honest answers, not a sales pitch.

  2. 2

    Sourcing & due diligence

    I hunt on- and off-market for properties matching your brief, then stress-test the numbers, the street and the rental demand before you ever see a deal.

  3. 3

    Your approval & negotiation

    You receive a full deal pack — photos, video walkthrough, comparables and projected returns. Love it? I negotiate and secure it at the best possible price.

  4. 4

    Purchase, fully supported

    Solicitors, mortgage broker, currency transfer and surveys — your UK power team handles it all while I keep everything moving and keep you updated.

  5. 5

    Tenanted & paying you

    A managed letting agent takes over, a tenant moves in, and rent starts landing in your account in pounds — while you get on with life in Australia.

Investor and adviser celebrating a successful property deal during a meeting
You approve every stepNothing happens without your green light

“The whole purchase ran smoother than buying my own home here.”

— Priya K., Melbourne
Start With a Free Call

No cost. No obligation. Just clarity on whether UK property fits your goals.

Example Opportunities

The kind of deals my clients get access to

Real examples of recently sourced deal types in the UK's strongest rental cities. Every live deal comes with a full breakdown of costs, rent and projected returns.

Red-brick Victorian terraced houses on a street in Manchester Buy-to-Let

3-Bed Victorian Terrace

Manchester · M postcode

Purchase price
£142,500
Rent
£950 pcm
Gross yield
8.0%
The Three Graces buildings on Liverpool's Pier Head waterfront City-Centre Apartment

2-Bed Waterfront Apartment

Liverpool · L3

Purchase price
£128,000
Rent
£825 pcm
Gross yield
7.7%
Leeds city centre skyline with modern apartment towers HMO · High Cashflow

4-Bed HMO Conversion

Leeds · LS6

Purchase price
£185,000
Rent
£1,660 pcm
Gross yield
10.8%

Examples of recently sourced deal types — figures are indicative and each live opportunity is presented with its own verified numbers. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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Try It Yourself

What could your budget do in the UK?

Drag the slider to your available capital and see the kind of purchase it could unlock. Indicative numbers — your free call gets you the real ones.

A$120,000

How would you buy?

Property budget up to £170,000
Estimated monthly rent £920 – £1,200
Typical gross yield in target areas 6.5 – 8.5%
Show Me Deals Like This

Assumes ≈ A$1 = £0.51 and, for mortgage purchases, a 25% deposit plus purchase costs. Based on typical rents in Dan's target areas. Indicative only — not financial advice.

Dan Blackburn, UK property sourcing specialist
Investor first,
sourcer second
I only source deals I'd buy myself

About Dan

G'day — I'm Dan. I help Australians own a slice of the UK.

I'm a property investor based in Australia with my own portfolio in the UK — so I know exactly what it feels like to buy property on the other side of the world: the time zones, the unfamiliar suburbs, the "can I actually trust this?" moments.

That's why I built my sourcing business around one simple rule: treat every client's money like it's my own. Every deal is inspected on the ground by me or my trusted local partners, every number is verified, and every step happens through your own independent solicitor — never through me.

  • Active investor with skin in the game — not just an agent
  • Established network of agents, trades and professionals across Northern England
  • Based in Australia — calls, updates and support in your time zone
  • Complete transparency — you see every document, every fee, every step

Client Stories

Trusted by investors across Australia

★★★★★
“I'd been wanting to invest back in the UK for years but had no idea where to start from Sydney. Dan handled everything — I never once felt out of the loop. My apartment was tenanted two weeks after completion.”
Sarah M.Sydney, NSW
★★★★★
“The numbers on my Manchester terrace were exactly as presented — actually slightly better once rent was reviewed. What impressed me most was the honesty about which deals NOT to buy.”
James T.Perth, WA
★★★★★
“As a first-time overseas investor I had a hundred questions. Dan answered every single one, connected me with a great mortgage broker, and the whole purchase ran smoother than buying my own home here.”
Priya K.Melbourne, VIC

Common Questions

Everything Australians ask before buying UK property

Straight answers to the questions I hear on almost every first call.

Can Australian residents buy property in the UK?

Yes — there are no restrictions on Australians buying UK property. The entire process, from searches to legal work to completion, can be handled remotely. Your UK solicitor manages the legal side and the property is registered in your name with HM Land Registry, exactly as it would be for a UK resident.

How much do I need to get started?

Most clients start with £40,000–£60,000 (roughly A$75,000–A$115,000). That typically covers a 25% deposit, stamp duty, legal fees and my sourcing fee on a £120,000–£160,000 property in high-yield areas — often less than the deposit alone on an investment property in Sydney or Melbourne.

What does a property sourcing agent actually do?

I find and secure investment property on your behalf: researching areas, uncovering on- and off-market deals, running full due diligence, negotiating the price, then coordinating solicitors, brokers, any refurbishment and the letting agent — right up until a tenant is in and rent is being paid.

What are your fees?

The strategy call is free. Sourcing is a fixed fee agreed up front and payable only when a deal you've approved is secured. No percentages hidden in the price, no surprise extras — everything is set out in writing before you commit to anything.

How do I manage a UK property from Australia?

Through a fully managed letting agent, who typically charges 8–12% of monthly rent to handle tenants, maintenance, inspections and compliance. I appoint and brief them for you before completion, so the property is hands-off from day one and stays that way.

What about tax — UK and Australian?

In the UK you'll pay stamp duty (including a non-resident surcharge), income tax on rental profits under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, and potentially capital gains tax when selling. Australia taxes worldwide income, but the UK–Australia double tax agreement prevents you paying tax twice on the same income. I connect every client with specialist cross-border accountants. (General information only — not tax advice.)

Can I get a UK mortgage while living in Australia?

Yes. Specialist expat and overseas-investor mortgage products exist for exactly this situation, usually requiring a 25% deposit. I introduce you to brokers who arrange these for Australia-based buyers every week.

How long does the whole process take?

Typically 8–12 weeks from accepted offer to completion for a standard purchase, with a tenant usually in place within 2–4 weeks after that. From first call to first rent payment, most clients are done within 3–5 months.

How do I know my money is safe?

The golden rule: you never send purchase funds to me. All purchase money moves through your own independent, regulated UK solicitor, and the property is registered in your name. You receive every report, survey and document at every stage — and you approve every decision before it happens.

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Thirty minutes on a video call, in your time zone. Here's what you'll walk away with:

  • A clear picture of what your budget achieves in today's UK market
  • The strategy that fits your goals — cash flow, growth, or both
  • Honest answers on costs, tax, mortgages and timelines
  • A no-obligation next step — only if it makes sense for you

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8.0% gross yieldVictorian terrace · Manchester
Tenanted from day oneRent paid in £ every month
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