{"id":34412,"date":"2026-10-11T18:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T17:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=34412"},"modified":"2026-10-09T18:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T17:05:34","slug":"how-tims-sourced-property-business-funded-his-move-to-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-tims-sourced-property-business-funded-his-move-to-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tim\u2019s Sourced Property Business Funded His Move to Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

When Tim joined Sourced Property in 2022, he had no background in property development.<\/h3>\n

Four years later, he has added \u00a3505,000 in value<\/strong> across his property projects, built a growing buy-to-let portfolio, completed multiple flips and refurbishments, and become a guest trainer for other Sourced Partners.<\/p>\n

Now, he’s reached another milestone.<\/p>\n

Tim has bought a property in Spain<\/strong>, allowing him to split his time between the UK and Spain while stepping back from the day-to-day running of his business.<\/p>\n

For him, the goal was never simply to build a bigger property portfolio. It was to build a property business that could give him more freedom over his time and where he spends it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From learning the basics to building serious value<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tim didn’t start with years of development experience or an established property portfolio. He joined Sourced as a Property Partner<\/strong>, ready to learn the strategies and build his property business.<\/p>\n

In preparation for his three-day induction, Tim got stuck into the training videos available to him through Sourced. He was quick to put what he was learning into practice and successfully sold a property deal before he even attended induction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It was an early example of what can happen when you combine the right training with the initiative to put it into action.<\/p>\n

\u00a3505,000 added across his property projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the following four years, Tim built experience across a range of property projects.<\/p>\n

He has:<\/p>\n

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  • Added \u00a3505,000 in value<\/strong> across development projects<\/li>\n
  • Built a growing buy-to-let portfolio<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Completed multiple flips and refurbishments<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Become a Sourced Flips & Refurbs trainer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    His approach has focused on creating real value through refurbishment rather than simply relying on market growth.<\/p>\n

    Energy efficiency has also become an important part of his projects, with his refurbishments targeting EPC C ratings<\/strong>, helping create better-quality, more efficient homes for tenants.<\/p>\n

    From investor to trainer<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    As Tim’s experience grew, so did his role within Sourced.<\/p>\n

    Having completed multiple refurbishment projects himself, he now delivers Flips & Refurbs training<\/strong> to other Sourced Partners.<\/p>\n

    Rather than learning solely from theory, Partners attending his sessions can learn from someone who has actually bought, refurbished and managed projects himself.<\/p>\n

    Tim shares the systems, processes and lessons he’s picked up along the way, helping other Partners understand what goes into finding and delivering a successful refurbishment project.<\/p>\n

    His journey has effectively taken him from student to investor to trainer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Building a business that doesn’t depend on being there every day<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    For many property investors, success is measured by the size of their portfolio or the value they’ve added.<\/p>\n

    For Tim, there’s another measure that matters just as much: freedom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    As his property experience and business have grown, he’s been able to move away from being involved in every part of the day-to-day operation.<\/p>\n

    That has given him the flexibility to spend more time elsewhere, including in Spain, where he has now bought a property.<\/p>\n

    Rather than having to choose between his business in the UK and a life abroad, Tim has built his business to give him the option of doing both.<\/p>\n

    He’s now able to split his time between the UK and Spain while stepping back from the day-to-day running of his business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    That’s a very different outcome from where he started in 2022.<\/p>\n

    What Tim’s journey shows<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Tim’s story isn’t about finding one magic property deal.<\/p>\n

    It’s about what can happen when you build knowledge, apply a proven process and keep developing your property business over time.<\/p>\n

    He started with no development experience.<\/p>\n

    He learned the strategies.<\/p>\n

    He put them into practice.<\/p>\n

    He built a portfolio and completed multiple projects.<\/p>\n

    He added \u00a3505,000 in property value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    He became a trainer.<\/p>\n

    And now, he’s created the flexibility to spend his time between two countries while his business continues without requiring him to be involved in every day-to-day decision.<\/p>\n

    For Tim, property has become about more than the assets themselves. It’s helped him build a business around the life he wants to live.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Build a property business around your goals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Everyone’s definition of success in property is different.<\/p>\n

    For some, it’s building a portfolio. For others, it’s generating cashflow, developing properties or creating a business that can eventually operate without them.<\/p>\n

    Tim’s journey shows that you don’t have to choose just one.<\/p>\n

    With the right strategy, systems, support and long-term approach, a property business can evolve alongside your goals.<\/p>\n

    Could you build something that gives you more options with your time, your income and your future?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Find out how the Sourced Property model works and speak to the team about what you could build.<\/p>\n

    FAQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    How much property value has Tim added?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Tim has added \u00a3505,000 in value<\/strong> across his property projects since joining Sourced Property in 2022.<\/p>\n

    Did Tim have property development experience before joining Sourced?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    No. Tim joined Sourced without previous property development experience. He learned the strategies through Sourced training and began applying them to his own projects.<\/p>\n

    What property strategies has Tim used?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Tim has focused on flips, refurbishments, BRR and buy-to-let<\/strong>, building experience across different types of property investment.<\/p>\n

    How did Tim get started in property?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Tim began learning through Sourced training content before joining. He successfully sold two property deals before attending his induction, then joined Sourced in 2022 and continued developing his own property business.<\/p>\n

    Does Tim still run his property business himself?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Tim is now stepping back from the day-to-day running of his business, giving him greater flexibility over his time while continuing to own and develop his property interests.<\/p>\n

    Why did Tim buy a property in Spain?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Buying a property in Spain has given Tim the opportunity to split his time between the UK and Spain as he steps back from the day-to-day operation of his business.<\/p>\n

    Does property investing provide financial freedom?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    There is no guaranteed route to financial freedom through property, and every investment carries risk. However, building a profitable property portfolio or business can potentially create income, capital growth and greater flexibility over time. Tim’s experience is an example of how this can develop into greater freedom over how and where he spends his time.<\/p>\n

    Can Sourced help someone with no property development experience?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Sourced Property provides training, support, deal analysis frameworks and access to a network of property professionals. Tim’s journey demonstrates how someone without previous development experience can use those resources to build their knowledge and start completing property projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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