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Bringing Order to Chaos: Chris Dowty (Sourcing Investments)

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https://www.thisweekinproperty.tv/chris-dowty/

On today's show, Richard sits down with Chris Dowty — entrepreneur, fintech innovator, and the founder of Sourcing Investments — for a candid conversation that spans continents, careers, and a few eyebrow-raising property plays.

Speaking from his base in Bali (yes, he really lives there), Chris takes us on a journey from his early days in corporate life with Intel to diving headfirst into the unpredictable world of UK property. What started as a frustrated leap out of a safe but stifling career eventually snowballed into an ambitious mission: to build structure, trust, and transparency in the property sourcing industry — and to solve the very real problems faced by both investors and sourcing agents.

For Property Investors: A Platform Built Around Trust

One of the most common complaints from UK and international property investors is a lack of confidence in the sourcing process. Chris saw this firsthand. Too many investors were unsure who to trust, worried about compliance, or worse — burned by rogue agents. That’s why Sourcing Investments was designed from the ground up as a secure, transparent ecosystem.

Investors using the platform gain access to:

  • Pre-vetted sourcing agents with full compliance handled in-house

  • Verified deals from across the UK, professionally packaged

  • Escrow services that hold sourcing fees until deals are completed

  • Direct links to trusted power team members — brokers, lawyers, surveyors, and more

  • A fully digital platform that supports safe, efficient property transactions

If you’ve ever wished for a property investment experience that felt more like Amazon than a backroom deal, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

For Sourcing Agents: The Business-in-a-Box You Didn’t Know You Needed

Sourcing agents often face their own uphill battles: compliance headaches, limited visibility, lack of tech tools, and the dreaded hunt for serious investors. Chris and his team have created what many would call a business-in-a-box solution for sourcing agents trying to operate professionally and profitably.

Onboarding with Sourcing Investments gives agents:

  • Full compliance coverage (Insurance, AML, ICO, Ombudsman, and more)

  • Access to 25,000+ active investors

  • A white-label website to showcase deals under their own brand

  • Marketing support and back-end systems that free up time to source deals

  • Insurance, contracts, and even escrow accounts — all taken care of

No more wrestling with regulation or feeling isolated in a sea of noise — Sourcing Investments offers real infrastructure for agents who want to scale.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen

Chris doesn’t hold back in this episode. From the mindset behind his first seven-bed student conversion in Plymouth (before en-suites were even “a thing”) to the hard decisions around building and later scaling back a £15K monthly expensive tech platform, the conversation is packed with lessons on innovation, resilience, and market fit.

You’ll also hear how the property world — from lenders to lawyers to lettings agents — is still riddled with inefficiencies. Chris’ solution? Stop waiting for change and build it yourself.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking for a smarter way to find deals or an aspiring sourcing agent ready to go pro, Chris’ story — and the platform he’s built — offers practical value and a lot of inspiration.

Ready to hear how the future of UK property sourcing is being built today? Listen to the full episode of This Week In Property now.

https://www.thisweekinproperty.tv/chris-dowty/

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https://www.thisweekinproperty.tv/chris-dowty/

On today's show, Richard sits down with Chris Dowty — entrepreneur, fintech innovator, and the founder of Sourcing Investments — for a candid conversation that spans continents, careers, and a few eyebrow-raising property plays.

Speaking from his base in Bali (yes, he really lives there), Chris takes us on a journey from his early days in corporate life with Intel to diving headfirst into the unpredictable world of UK property. What started as a frustrated leap out of a safe but stifling career eventually snowballed into an ambitious mission: to build structure, trust, and transparency in the property sourcing industry — and to solve the very real problems faced by both investors and sourcing agents.

For Property Investors: A Platform Built Around Trust

One of the most common complaints from UK and international property investors is a lack of confidence in the sourcing process. Chris saw this firsthand. Too many investors were unsure who to trust, worried about compliance, or worse — burned by rogue agents. That’s why Sourcing Investments was designed from the ground up as a secure, transparent ecosystem.

Investors using the platform gain access to:

  • Pre-vetted sourcing agents with full compliance handled in-house

  • Verified deals from across the UK, professionally packaged

  • Escrow services that hold sourcing fees until deals are completed

  • Direct links to trusted power team members — brokers, lawyers, surveyors, and more

  • A fully digital platform that supports safe, efficient property transactions

If you’ve ever wished for a property investment experience that felt more like Amazon than a backroom deal, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

For Sourcing Agents: The Business-in-a-Box You Didn’t Know You Needed

Sourcing agents often face their own uphill battles: compliance headaches, limited visibility, lack of tech tools, and the dreaded hunt for serious investors. Chris and his team have created what many would call a business-in-a-box solution for sourcing agents trying to operate professionally and profitably.

Onboarding with Sourcing Investments gives agents:

  • Full compliance coverage (Insurance, AML, ICO, Ombudsman, and more)

  • Access to 25,000+ active investors

  • A white-label website to showcase deals under their own brand

  • Marketing support and back-end systems that free up time to source deals

  • Insurance, contracts, and even escrow accounts — all taken care of

No more wrestling with regulation or feeling isolated in a sea of noise — Sourcing Investments offers real infrastructure for agents who want to scale.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen

Chris doesn’t hold back in this episode. From the mindset behind his first seven-bed student conversion in Plymouth (before en-suites were even “a thing”) to the hard decisions around building and later scaling back a £15K monthly expensive tech platform, the conversation is packed with lessons on innovation, resilience, and market fit.

You’ll also hear how the property world — from lenders to lawyers to lettings agents — is still riddled with inefficiencies. Chris’ solution? Stop waiting for change and build it yourself.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking for a smarter way to find deals or an aspiring sourcing agent ready to go pro, Chris’ story — and the platform he’s built — offers practical value and a lot of inspiration.

Ready to hear how the future of UK property sourcing is being built today? Listen to the full episode of This Week In Property now.

https://www.thisweekinproperty.tv/chris-dowty/

  continue reading

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