Overview
The next and latest NAPSA Member Spotlight, focus’s on Paolo Bianchi, one of the Directors of Peterborough based Y-US Lettings & Maintenance and how he and his business partner got into property sourcing and what advice he would give to others looking to enter the property sourcing sector.
About Y-US Lettings & Maintenance
We are very passionate in what we do, priding ourselves in providing a transparent, sincere and knowledgeable service to all our investors. Our main strategies will be Buy To Lets and Flips in the Peterborough area in which we have been dealing with for many years and have exceptional local knowledge.
Geographical Area: East of England – Peterborough
Focus Strategies: Buy-To-Let (BTL), Flip
What does NAPSA Membership mean to you and your business?
We joined NAPSA purely because we wanted to work with a governing and completely compliant organisation. To Be be able to say that we are an approved member of NAPSA is a huge milestone. Our investors and all concerned will now know that we take our business very seriously providing it with the conviction it deserves. To be able to access all the support, assistance and infrastructure under the one roof is a revaluation. With only 5%/10% of fully compliant Sources in the country, we are proud to be part of an elite community.
Why did you start a property sourcing business?
Y-Us Lettings & Maintenance Ltd are very passionate and totally committed in what we do and are continuously seeking for additional services to offer within our trading platform. We are inundated with regular posts of Wanna be deal sources, deal packagers and when you deep dive in exactly what they do, it is clear that Compliance is NOT in there vocabulary. This was our calling to separate the pretenders from the contenders. This is how we can serve our in investors better.
What made you choose your sourcing location?
We are born and bred Peterborians and have been in the property industry for many years. We know the area extremely well and use our knowledge and expertise to enable us in providing the service which is expected from us.
What has been your most interesting or favourite experience in the property sector so far?
I purchased a property in Peterborough to add to our Buy to Let portfolio. When i received the keys and started to clear out the property every closet and draw was filled to the rafters with blow up dolls. I will leave the rest to your imagination!!!!
What would you like to see from the sourcing sector?
I think as a fully compliant and NAPSA approved member i would like to see more of a regulated sector.
What makes your business different to other sourcing agents?
We have an amazing team of people around us. Great trade, awesome back of house admin etc and Two directors that absolutely love what they do.
What questions do investors often ask you?
I think the most common questions will be…….
What is my return ??
Are you fully compliant ??
How much is it going to cost me ??
What would you advise to someone looking to get into the property sourcing sector?
I think the most important advise i would give would be…….
. Make sure its something that you are passionate about.
. Make sure you have the time.
. Make sure you do your research.
. Most important of all, join NAPSA !!!
What’s your business goal for the future?
Our goal is to be recognized as the best Deal Sourer in our area and to build a strong and consistent relationship with our investors.
Get in Touch
NAPSA Profile: Y-US Lettings & Maintenance Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561464705158
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/y-us-lettings-maintenance-ltd/
Want to Get Your Sourcing Company Found?
We’re always on the look out for professional property sourcing and deal packaging agents looking to get found by investors. You don’t have to be fully compliant to join – all our Members get 25% off training and documents, so if you’re just setting up now could be the perfect time to get your business on board!
