Our 18-Step Deal Verification Framework
Designed to bring clarity and confidence to UK property investment. Every deal on ProvenDeals goes through a structured 18-step review designed to bring clarity, transparency, and confidence to committed property investors.
Why This Matters
Most investors receive property deals with vague numbers, missing details, or unrealistic assumptions. ProvenDeals was created to change that.
Before any opportunity reaches your inbox, it is reviewed using our 18-step framework — giving you clearly presented information so you can make confident, well-informed decisions.
Where Verification Sits in the ProvenDeals Journey
Where Verification Sits in the ProvenDeals Journey
Approved sourcers submit deals to our team.
Approved sourcers submit deals to our team.
Approved sourcers submit deals to our team.
We run the deal through our 18-step verification framework.
We run the deal through our 18-step verification framework.
We run the deal through our 18-step verification framework.
If it meets our standards, a clear deal pack is created.
If it meets our standards, a clear deal pack is created.
If it meets our standards, a clear deal pack is created.
Investors reserve through ProvenDeals and are introduced to the approved sourcer.
Investors reserve through ProvenDeals and are introduced to the approved sourcer.
Investors reserve through ProvenDeals and are introduced to the approved sourcer.
Only deals that meet our basic quality and clarity standards move forward
What We Check Before You See a Deal
What We Check Before You See a Deal Below is the complete breakdown of the steps we use to review each opp
Property Address & Key Information
We verify the address, property type, tenure, size, and essential details to ensure clarity about what’s being presented.
Property Address & Key Information
We verify the address, property type, tenure, size, and essential details to ensure clarity about what’s being presented.
Property Address & Key Information
We verify the address, property type, tenure, size, and essential details to ensure clarity about what’s being presented.
Source Authenticity Check
We confirm that the source (agent, sourcer, vendor, or auction) is legitimate and that the sourcer is genuinely able to present the opportunity.
Source Authenticity Check
We confirm that the source (agent, sourcer, vendor, or auction) is legitimate and that the sourcer is genuinely able to present the opportunity.
Source Authenticity Check
We confirm that the source (agent, sourcer, vendor, or auction) is legitimate and that the sourcer is genuinely able to present the opportunity.
Local Rental Demand Review
We examine rental demand indicators — occupancy levels, comparable listings, tenant profiles — to check the feasibility of the rental strategy.
Local Rental Demand Review
We examine rental demand indicators — occupancy levels, comparable listings, tenant profiles — to check the feasibility of the rental strategy.
Local Rental Demand Review
We examine rental demand indicators — occupancy levels, comparable listings, tenant profiles — to check the feasibility of the rental strategy.
Comparable Sale Price Analysis
We analyse recently sold properties in the immediate area to confirm whether the proposed purchase price is strong, fair, or inflated.
Comparable Sale Price Analysis
We analyse recently sold properties in the immediate area to confirm whether the proposed purchase price is strong, fair, or inflated.
Comparable Sale Price Analysis
We analyse recently sold properties in the immediate area to confirm whether the proposed purchase price is strong, fair, or inflated.
Comparable Rental Price Analysis
We compare similar rented properties to validate the expected rental income and ensure the numbers are realistic.
Comparable Rental Price Analysis
We compare similar rented properties to validate the expected rental income and ensure the numbers are realistic.
Comparable Rental Price Analysis
We compare similar rented properties to validate the expected rental income and ensure the numbers are realistic.
Property Condition Assessment
Using images, descriptions, and available reports, we review the current condition and identify the likely scope of refurbishment required.
Property Condition Assessment
Using images, descriptions, and available reports, we review the current condition and identify the likely scope of refurbishment required.
Property Condition Assessment
Using images, descriptions, and available reports, we review the current condition and identify the likely scope of refurbishment required.
Refurbishment Cost Review
We review the refurbishment budget against the property condition and local contractor benchmarks to check whether the numbers are realistic.
Refurbishment Cost Review
We review the refurbishment budget against the property condition and local contractor benchmarks to check whether the numbers are realistic.
Refurbishment Cost Review
We review the refurbishment budget against the property condition and local contractor benchmarks to check whether the numbers are realistic.
Refurbishment Timeline Expectation
We assess a reasonable timeline for the works, helping investors understand likely void periods and expected project duration.
Refurbishment Timeline Expectation
We assess a reasonable timeline for the works, helping investors understand likely void periods and expected project duration.
Refurbishment Timeline Expectation
We assess a reasonable timeline for the works, helping investors understand likely void periods and expected project duration.
Estimated Post-Refurbishment Value (End Value)
We check whether the proposed post-refurbishment value is supported by comparable sales in the area.
Estimated Post-Refurbishment Value (End Value)
We check whether the proposed post-refurbishment value is supported by comparable sales in the area.
Estimated Post-Refurbishment Value (End Value)
We check whether the proposed post-refurbishment value is supported by comparable sales in the area.
Estimated Post-Refurbishment Rental Income
We calculate a realistic rental income following refurbishment or upgrades, based on local demand and comparables.
Estimated Post-Refurbishment Rental Income
We calculate a realistic rental income following refurbishment or upgrades, based on local demand and comparables.
Estimated Post-Refurbishment Rental Income
We calculate a realistic rental income following refurbishment or upgrades, based on local demand and comparables.
Yield & Return Indicators
Using verified numbers (purchase price, refurb cost, and rental figures), we calculate key return indicators to help investors assess viability quickly.
Yield & Return Indicators
Using verified numbers (purchase price, refurb cost, and rental figures), we calculate key return indicators to help investors assess viability quickly.
Yield & Return Indicators
Using verified numbers (purchase price, refurb cost, and rental figures), we calculate key return indicators to help investors assess viability quickly.
Cashflow Scenario Testing
We test different scenarios — small rent changes, refurb variances, or longer voids — to gauge whether the deal is robust or sensitive.
Cashflow Scenario Testing
We test different scenarios — small rent changes, refurb variances, or longer voids — to gauge whether the deal is robust or sensitive.
Cashflow Scenario Testing
We test different scenarios — small rent changes, refurb variances, or longer voids — to gauge whether the deal is robust or sensitive.
Strategy Suitability Confirmation
We confirm whether the property fits the intended investment strategy (BTL, BRR, flip, HMO, serviced accommodation, etc.). If it doesn’t fit, we flag it.
Strategy Suitability Confirmation
We confirm whether the property fits the intended investment strategy (BTL, BRR, flip, HMO, serviced accommodation, etc.). If it doesn’t fit, we flag it.
Strategy Suitability Confirmation
We confirm whether the property fits the intended investment strategy (BTL, BRR, flip, HMO, serviced accommodation, etc.). If it doesn’t fit, we flag it.
Sourcer Quality & Track Record Review
We assess the communication quality, deal history, and consistency. New sourcers may still pass, but deals are scrutinised more tightly.
Sourcer Quality & Track Record Review
We assess the communication quality, deal history, and consistency. New sourcers may still pass, but deals are scrutinised more tightly.
Sourcer Quality & Track Record Review
We assess the communication quality, deal history, and consistency. New sourcers may still pass, but deals are scrutinised more tightly.
Risk & Red Flag Identification
We highlight key risks such as location issues, valuation concerns, heavy works, limited comparables, or unrealistic assumptions.
Risk & Red Flag Identification
We highlight key risks such as location issues, valuation concerns, heavy works, limited comparables, or unrealistic assumptions.
Risk & Red Flag Identification
We highlight key risks such as location issues, valuation concerns, heavy works, limited comparables, or unrealistic assumptions.
Area Context: Crime, Amenities & Transport
We look at local crime rates, transport links, schools, employers, and amenities to help investors understand long-term demand.
Area Context: Crime, Amenities & Transport
We look at local crime rates, transport links, schools, employers, and amenities to help investors understand long-term demand.
Area Context: Crime, Amenities & Transport
We look at local crime rates, transport links, schools, employers, and amenities to help investors understand long-term demand.
Regeneration & Market Trends Review
We review local development plans, regeneration projects, infrastructure updates, and market shifts to understand longer-term potential.
Regeneration & Market Trends Review
We review local development plans, regeneration projects, infrastructure updates, and market shifts to understand longer-term potential.
Regeneration & Market Trends Review
We review local development plans, regeneration projects, infrastructure updates, and market shifts to understand longer-term potential.
Legal & Compliance Notes (When Provided)
We highlight any title issues, lease considerations, licensing requirements, Article 4 restrictions, or planning notes shared by the source.
Legal & Compliance Notes (When Provided)
We highlight any title issues, lease considerations, licensing requirements, Article 4 restrictions, or planning notes shared by the source.
Legal & Compliance Notes (When Provided)
We highlight any title issues, lease considerations, licensing requirements, Article 4 restrictions, or planning notes shared by the source.
Why This Framework Exists
We built this process to:
Increase transparency in property sourcing
Increase transparency in property sourcing
Increase transparency in property sourcing
Standardise how deals are presented
Standardise how deals are presented
Standardise how deals are presented
Reduce investor uncertainty
Reduce investor uncertainty
Reduce investor uncertainty
Improve the quality of opportunities
Improve the quality of opportunities
Improve the quality of opportunities
Help investors make decisions with clarity
Help investors make decisions with clarity
Help investors make decisions with clarity
help sourcers maintain high standards
help sourcers maintain high standards
help sourcers maintain high standards
This is how we move the UK sourcing industry forward — one verified deal at a time.
Want early access to deals that have already gone through this 18-step verification? Get early access to verified opportunities.
Want early access to deals that have already gone through this 18-step verification? Get early access to verified opportunities.