NAPSA was created to support Sourcing Agents to set up and run compliant and professional businesses
Our goal is to provide property sourcing agents and deal packagers with clear guidance on how to set up and run compliant businesses – so we can clean up our sector and build a better reputation.
The NAPSA Registrations Process will ask for everything required to meet National Minimum Compliance Standards (registrations, insurance, documents etc.), however you don’t need to be compliant to join NAPSA.
1-2-1 support and custom compliance checks – we’ll review all of your details and documents to make sure your business is fully compliant before working with investors
Discounted Insurance – It’s tricky enough finding a provider that will cover your sourcing business, which is why we’ve partnered with experts in this field to provide you with competitive, quick and discounted quotes for your business
25% discount on training options – if you need to top up your documents or carry out legally required annual training for Data Protection and AML, we can help save you on cost each year
Your own business profile to share with investors – once approved your company will be searchable by investors. We take no fee for any communication or deals you carry out with investors
Access the UK’s Professional Sourcing Community – to share questions, updates, complete challenges and watch weekly expert live sessions
Specialist partner webinars and resources – from insurance, redress schemes, data protection, to property investor publications, we provide our members with useful resources to keep you up to date
Join the National Association Today
Through 1:1 support, resources, discounted training and insurance, you can set up and start running your business compliantly – all for just £195 +VAT. Annual subscription (Cancel any time before renewal). View our Membership Terms of Use.
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"Being a member of NAPSA ensures that we align with reputable sourcing agents and distance ourselves from unreliable and unethical practices."
Nick Leadbetter, Director at Eight Property Group
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"Joining NAPSA was a simple decision for me. I viewed this from the lens of an investor: if I were one, with so many sourcers to choose from, I know that I would want one who is fully compliant."
Tim Butterfield, Director at Better Bricks Property
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You don’t have to be compliant, or even started your sourcing business to join NAPSA. Our team will guide you through how and what you need to get your business operating compliantly, professionally, and set up to succeed.
Set Up Your Sourcing Business With Ease & Peace of Mind
You’ll get immediate access to our Member Portal so you can start building your profile and check what compliance you have – or perhaps don’t!
Download our Business Set Up Guide so you know where the gaps are and use your Membership discount to access training and insurance.
Setting up your business doesn’t have to be complex, and with our 1:1 support and guidanance – we will work with you to make sure you are compliant and comfortable with operating your business.
1:1 Sourcing Support For Compliance, Business & Marketing
We will check all of the compliance and business details and documents you share with us, to make sure they meet the National Minimum Standards and make sense for your business model. There is absolutely no judgement from our team – we are here to help you set up to succeed!
If any changes are needed, we’ll provide you with a custom report and set up a 1:1 direct call / Zoom to chat through if you need. It’s important to us that you feel confident and understand any changes – so you can go out confidently talking to investors and sellers.
How Much Does it Cost to Get Compliant?
This all depends on what you have already. If starting from scratch we would say to estimate £2k to cover all training, insurance and registrations.
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Do I Need to Be Fully Compliant to Join?
You don't! We are here to help you make sure you have everything you need to operate compliantly. Use your Membership to get the right information, access discounts and resources to build your business as it should be.
Are Registrations & Insurance Included with Membership?
We don't offer these and for good reason. There have been critical issues with other providers offering these services. We've created a guide as to exactly why and what you need to look out for to protect your business.
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How Does 1:1 Support Work?
When you register with us, we will provide you with a custom report and the opportunity to have a call / Zoom session with our CEO, Tina Walsh. During your Membership you can also book in other sessions when you need advice / guidance on your business.
Join the UK’s Professional Sourcing Community
Now, all NAPSA Members can access our online community for agents wanting to make a different and build a professional sector for us all to operate in. In our Community, you will be able to:
- Ask questions for our team and other sourcing agents to help
- Stay motivated by completing our monthly sourcing / business challenges
- Join our weekly live sessions with our CEO, Tina Walsh (every Thursday)
- Attend our Monthly Member-only webinars
- Communicate with our team directly via chats and thread
- Stay up to date on the latest sourcing news and compliance updates
- Approved Members can also co-source in the Professional Circle
Resources You Can Rely On For Operating Your Business
We know time is of the essence when running your sourcing business, which is why we create tools and resources for our Members to utilise – including:
- Monthly webinars (marketing, compliance and day to day)
- Deal presentation templates
- Social assets
- Weekly live sessions
- Investor one-sheet onboarding process
- Seller one-sheet process
- NAPSA brand pack to promote approved compliant status
- And much more!
We are always working on new resources based on Member feedback of what will be most beneficial for your businesses day to day. Best bit – we track when they need to be updated to meet compliance requirements so you just need to download the latest version and get going!
"Our membership of NAPSA gives us guidance, support and access to expertise while demonstrating our commitment to running a legally compliant business. Knowing that we have been approved by a professional body also gives assurance to clients."
Jacky Payne, Director at SPH Property Sourcing
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"I wanted to be part of professionalising the sourcing sector in the property industry. Membership provides reassurance to my clients and means I am constantly reviewing my work and maintaining high standards."
David Burrow, Director at MiMO Properties
View ProfileWhy UK Sourcing Agents Choose NAPSA
Sourcers come to us for expert support and guidance for a number of reasons, including:
- Find out how to set up their sourcing business compliantly (in the right order!)
- Check they are operating legally and professionally
- Find new investors to work with
- Stay up to date on new laws, industry and compliance updates
In addition, through our the UK’s Professional Sourcing Community – run by NAPSA – approved Members can connect with other agents with the potential for co-sourcing. Nowhere else in our sector is there the capability of working with checked and verified sourcing agents.
Why Property Investors Are Choosing NAPSA Sourcing Agents
The risk is very real in the sourcing sector, with many agents coming away from courses unclear of what they should be doing and how to do it compliantly. This lack of knowledge and compliance has and still is putting investors money at risk.
Investors are now being far more selective on who they choose to work with, checking compliance and professionalism. NAPSA approval adds a mark of credibility unlike any other in our sector – as we are the only National Association for Sourcing Agents.
We carry out thorough checks on every one of our agents, including a 25 check process. Nowhere else goes to the level of details and checks that we provide – all with the aim of reassuring investors that NAPSA is a safe space to find sourcing agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most common questions we are asked, however if there’s something we’ve missed our team is here to help. Please message [email protected] with your query.