Best of Best Review recognises Sylvest as the Best Property Investment Marketplace in the UK 2026, acknowledging an emerging UK PropTech company focused on creating more transparent and structured connections between Property Investors and professional Deal Sourcers.

A Property Problem That Became a Business Idea

For Lisa Mortie, Founder and CEO of Sylvest, the company's origins can be traced to her own experience entering the property investment sector.

After approximately 20 years in recruitment, Lisa moved into property and invested in education to develop her understanding of the investment market. As she began exploring opportunities, she encountered a fragmented environment where property deals were often shared through social media groups, private messages and informal networks.

The experience revealed two connected challenges. Property Investors needed a more organised way to discover opportunities that matched their investment preferences, while professional Deal Sourcers needed a dedicated environment where they could present their opportunities to relevant investors.

That experience became the foundation for Sylvest, an online marketplace designed to bring both sides of the property sourcing relationship together.

Creating a More Structured Marketplace

The Best Property Investment Marketplace in the UK 2026 recognition reflects the structure that Sylvest is developing around property investment introductions.

Rather than operating as a conventional property portal, the platform has been designed around the relationship between Property Investors and Deal Sourcers. Investors can browse property opportunities and search according to criteria such as location, purchase price and investment strategy.

Deal Sourcers can present their opportunities in a structured format, giving investors a clearer starting point when considering whether a particular opportunity may be relevant to their goals.

The platform does not determine whether an investment is suitable or profitable. Its purpose is to facilitate a more organised introduction between investors and Deal Sourcers.

Investors Can Browse Before Paying

A key feature of the Sylvest model is its approach to introductions.

Investors can browse available opportunities before deciding whether to purchase an introduction. This allows them to consider whether an opportunity appears relevant based on factors such as location, price and investment strategy before choosing to proceed.

After an introduction fee is paid, the investor receives an Investor Pack containing available property information, along with the Deal Sourcer's professional profile and contact details.

This creates a structured transition between browsing and making contact. Investors can assess whether an opportunity appears relevant before paying for an introduction, while Deal Sourcers can protect their professional contact information until an introduction takes place.

Trust and Transparency at the Centre

Trust and transparency are central to the development of Sylvest.

The company is developing its "Verified by Sylvest" framework to communicate the level of information and documentation obtained from participating Deal Sourcers. The proposed framework includes three levels: Verified, Verified Plus and Verified Premium.

The verification framework is deliberately positioned as an information tool rather than an endorsement. Verification does not constitute financial advice, regulatory approval, an investment recommendation or a guarantee of an opportunity's performance.

Investors remain responsible for conducting their own independent legal, financial and property due diligence before proceeding with any opportunity.

That distinction is an important part of the company's approach. Sylvest aims to provide greater transparency without suggesting that verification removes the responsibility of the investor to assess an opportunity independently.

Bringing Recruitment Experience Into PropTech

Before founding Sylvest, Lisa spent approximately two decades working in recruitment, where she developed experience in understanding requirements, assessing suitability, building professional relationships and connecting people with opportunities.

Those skills now influence the company's marketplace philosophy.

"My recruitment career taught me that a successful introduction begins with understanding what both sides need. Sylvest brings that same principle into the property investment sector," Lisa said.

The connection between recruitment and property sourcing forms an important part of the company's identity. Both involve understanding the requirements of different parties and creating connections that may be relevant to both.

For Lisa, moving from an established recruitment career into property technology also represented a significant professional transition. Instead of simply identifying a problem, she chose to build a platform around it.

A Company Inspired by Family Legacy

The name Sylvest has personal significance for Lisa. The company was named in honour of her late father, Sylvest, whose strength, values and influence helped shape her entrepreneurial journey.

"My father, Sylvest, represented strength, resilience and integrity. Naming the company after him reminds me that I am not only building a business; I am also building something intended to carry those values forward," Lisa said.

That connection gives the company story a personal dimension while reinforcing the values that underpin its approach to building a trusted marketplace.

Supporting Deal Sourcers

The platform is designed to provide value to Deal Sourcers as well as investors.

Deal Sourcers can advertise property opportunities and present relevant information in a structured format. Their full professional profiles and contact details are not publicly displayed while investors are simply browsing.

Those details become available as part of the paid introduction, helping protect the Deal Sourcer's work while providing investors with a more complete handover once they decide to make contact.

The model is intended to create a more balanced environment. Investors receive a structured way to discover potential opportunities, while Deal Sourcers gain a dedicated platform through which they can present their work to a relevant audience.

An Early Platform Pilot

As Sylvest prepares for its wider market launch, an early Deal Sourcer pilot has provided an opportunity to test elements of the marketplace.

An experienced UK Deal Sourcer with more than 10 years in the property sector registered on the platform, completed the initial verification process and uploaded 28 property opportunities.

The pilot helped Sylvest examine how an established Deal Sourcer could use the marketplace to present multiple opportunities in a structured and searchable format. It also provided feedback for the continued development of the company's listing, verification and investor introduction processes.

This represents an early platform pilot rather than a customer testimonial or evidence of investment performance.

Building Toward the Future

Sylvest is preparing for its next stage of development, including continued platform development, expanded verification processes, educational content and strategic industry relationships.

The company is positioning itself as an emerging UK PropTech business with a long term ambition to become a recognised destination for property investment opportunities.

Lisa's vision remains focused on improving the quality and transparency of connections between investors and Deal Sourcers.

"Sylvest does not tell investors which property to buy or promise that an opportunity will succeed. Our role is to create a more structured and trusted connection, giving both parties a better place to begin their conversation," she said.

Recognition From Best of Best Review

Best of Best Review recognises Sylvest as the Best Property Investment Marketplace in the UK 2026 based on its marketplace concept, structured introduction model, focus on transparency and founder-led approach to addressing challenges within property sourcing.

The recognition reflects the company's efforts to create an organised environment where Property Investors can discover opportunities and professional Deal Sourcers can present their property deals.

At the centre of the Sylvest model is a straightforward principle: better information can support better conversations. By creating a structured starting point for introductions while maintaining clear boundaries around verification and due diligence, the company is developing its own approach to the UK property sourcing market.

About Sylvest

Sylvest is a UK property technology company and online introduction marketplace connecting Property Investors with professional Deal Sourcers. Founded by Lisa Mortie, Founder and CEO, the company was created following her personal experience of the fragmented property investment market.

Sylvest does not provide financial advice, recommend individual investments or guarantee property performance. Its role is to facilitate introductions while reminding investors to conduct their own independent legal, financial and property due diligence.

Property Investors and professional Deal Sourcers interested in learning more about the platform can explore Sylvest Ltd.