## Vetting Your Rent-to-Rent Sourcers
Primary rule references for this decision are [GOV.UK making an offer guidance](https://www.gov.uk/buying-a-home/making-an-offer) and [HM Land Registry property information service](https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry).
Engaging rent-to-rent sourcers can streamline your property investment process, but thorough vetting is essential to ensure they find suitable opportunities. Rent-to-rent allows income generation without immediate property purchase, targeting properties often with multiple bedrooms in areas with strong room rents relative to whole-property rent.
When evaluating potential sourcers, focus on their understanding of your specific investment needs. Ask about their property sourcing methodology, including how they identify potential rent-to-rent deals. This involves checking how they filter listings, identify motivated landlords, and assess property suitability for room rentals.
### Essential Due Diligence Checks
Confirm that the sourcer understands the financial viability of the deals they present. This includes their ability to estimate costs and forecast returns. A key element is assessing if they can present deals that meet your minimum net yield target. You can use the [Bricks & Yield gross and net yield calculator](/tools/gross-net-yield-calculator) to model deal viability.
A property purchased for £180,000 with a monthly rent of £1,500, management at 10%, maintenance at 5%, insurance at £600, void allowance at 5%, and other annual costs of £600, results in annual operating costs of £4,800. This generates net rent before borrowing costs of £13,200, equating to a net yield before borrowing costs of 7.33%.
Understand the sourcer's approach to legal and regulatory compliance. While they are not expected to be legal professionals, they should be aware of significant legislative changes affecting landlords and tenants. For instance, the Renters (Reform) Act 2026 introduced changes effective in England from 1 May 2026. This includes the end of Section 21 no-fault evictions and changes to assured shorthold tenancies becoming assured periodic tenancies. Landlords must also provide tenants with an official Information Sheet by 31 May 2026 according to [GOV.UK guidance](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renters-rights-act-an-overview-for-landlords).
### Deal Assessment Framework
Beyond financial projections, verify the sourcer's process for checking property specifics. Ask if they prompt for ownership verification and review of legal documents, similar to what a complete [due diligence checklist](/tools/due-diligence-checklist) would cover. This includes prompts for legal review with a solicitor, condition surveys, and finance compatibility.
They should also clearly articulate the limitations of their service, ensuring you understand what is included and what is outside their scope. Requesting a demonstration of how they structure deals and present information can reveal their competence. For example, they should be able to explain their filtering process for property types and locations that align with rent-to-rent strategies.