Buying a property as a professional sportsperson is not like buying a home on a day off. Here is the end-to-end process we guide clients through, from first brief to completion.
Start with the goal, not the postcode
The first question is not 'what should I buy?' but 'what do I want the portfolio to do?' Is the priority rental income today, capital growth over ten years, or a mix that funds life after sport? Once that goal is written down, almost every later decision becomes easier.
Build the brief
A good brief covers budget, geography, property type, target tenant, and how hands-on or hands-off the client wants to be. We also agree the exit before the purchase: sell in five years, refinance and keep, or pass to family? Knowing the end point shapes the strategy from day one.
Appraise, don't fall in love
Every deal is tested against comparable sales, achievable rent, refurbishment costs, void periods, and the local rental market. If the numbers do not work on paper, emotion will not save them. This stage is where most poor purchases are avoided.
The legal and finance path
Once an offer is accepted, the solicitor, broker and surveyor take over due diligence. We stay involved to make sure the client understands each report and that the structure — personal, limited company, or trust — still matches the original goal.
Completion and what happens next
Completion is the start, not the finish. The property is added to the portfolio, rental and maintenance plans are confirmed, and the next purchase is reviewed against the updated numbers. A good process turns one purchase into a repeatable system.
This is general guidance, not financial advice. Every purchase should be assessed on its own facts with qualified professionals.
Talk it through in private
Every client relationship begins with an hour face to face. No obligation, no sales pitch — an honest conversation about what property could do for you.