Based on 28 verified reports, this firm maintains a 100% trust rating within the Saving Traders community.
Portfolio Lab is a done-for-you property portfolio building service for serious investors. We source, negotiate, refurbish and manage buy-to-let property across the UK — so business owners, busy professionals and overseas investors can build a portfolio without doing the legwork themselves. Founded by Ashley Coalter - a former remote investor, electrician by trade, and featured on BBC's Homes Under the Hammer - Portfolio Lab has completed over £36m in property transactions and 240+ deals for investors across 7 countries. Our approach is proof, not promises. One example: a Sunderland property bought for £20,000, refurbished for £28,000, revalued at £80,000 and producing a 9.8% yield on refinance - with the investor never once visiting the property. Every deal we present comes with real numbers, and we're upfront that our service isn't for everyone: we work with investors who are ready to move, and we'd rather tell you honestly if the fit isn't right. Whether you're investing from the UK or abroad, you get a single point of contact, full transparency on costs before you commit, and a portfolio built on evidence. Your feedback here matters to us - we read every review, and it's how future investors judge whether we do what we say. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.See more
"I’ve recently completed my first property project working with Ashley and it’s been a great experience. One of the biggest things Ashley brings to the table is the system and network he’s built around him. He has a very good team of people covering the different parts of the process and knows exactly where and when to delegate, which takes a huge amount of the time and stress away from me. With me already running my own businesses, that was one of the main reasons I wanted to work with someone like Ashley in the first place. At the same time, I’ve never felt disconnected from the project. Ashley keeps me involved, explains the reasoning behind decisions and is always happy to share his knowledge and experience. I’ve learnt a lot from working with him on my first project, which for me is just as valuable as the service itself. On a personal level, I also genuinely enjoy working with Ashley. He’s someone I get along with, trust and have built a very good relationship with. What stands out to me is that he genuinely wants the people he works with to do well. I’ve always found Ashley to be genuine. What he says is what he means, and what he says he’ll do, he does. That goes a long way when you’re trusting someone with a property project and a significant amount of money. I’m already looking at further projects with Ashley and I think that probably says more than anything else. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to someone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy partner to help them invest in property."
"Ashley has been instrumental in helping me complete my first property flip, from sourcing the right opportunity right through to managing the project and getting it to sale. As a busy father and businessman, the biggest challenge for me has always been finding the time to invest in property properly. Working with Ashley has made that possible. Our partnership takes away a huge amount of the time, stress and workload that would otherwise fall on me, while still allowing me to be involved and understand what’s happening at every stage. What really sets Ashley apart is that he doesn’t just provide a service - he genuinely wants to help and for us to do well. He is a true gentleman, always willing to go the extra mile, and he takes the time to educate and explain things rather than simply doing them for you. I’ve learnt a huge amount throughout our first project. Ashley brings an incredible team, expertise and knowledge to the table. Building that network and gaining that level of experience independently would have taken me a considerable amount of time, effort and stress. I also really value the fact that his service is tailored around what I want to achieve from our mutual partnership. We’re already planning to work together on other projects very soon, which says everything about how highly I value working with Ashley. I’m looking forward to continuing the partnership and seeing what we can achieve together."
"Ashley and his team offered us the peace of mind we needed. They advise is tailored to our needs to make sure we get the best deal which has helped us to build our portfolio. He is very specific and does his research well to ensure that his clients can relax. We should have met him years ago, it would have saved us lots of headache. I highly recommend using their services."
"Been working with Ashley for quite a while Always supportive and contactable! Thanks Ashley"
"Ashley has recently helped me to secure my latest property Investment deal and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, he was professional, attentive, and super knowledgeable. He really took the time to understand what I was looking for and delivered excellent results. Hopefully work with Ashley again soon. Highly recommend."
"Ashley is a really lovely down to earth guy. He takes the time to understand your goals & then uses his experience to guide you towards those goals. Ashley offers a service that often exceeds sourcing a deal, he'll often throw in a bit of coaching to help you achieve your goals. Ashley is on hand to guide you through the process from start to finish & can put you in touch with many of his contacts in the North. Great service, will use again!"
"Ashley is a true professional, a gent and an all round really nice guy. He is knowledgeable, approachable and great at sourcing good deals. It’s got to the point now when I don’t even really need to do my DD (although obviously I do) as what he says about a deal is bang on. This type of sourcer is rare! He also has a great team around him you can use and trust. If he offers you a deal take it, that would be my advice!"
"Ash was fantastic — very informative, easy to communicate with, and always willing to go the extra mile, especially during the conveyancing stage. I’d definitely recommend him to others."
"Ashley not only knows what he’s doing but he’s also a quality fella. I look forward to working with him again."
"If you’re looking to invest in property, whether hands off or becoming a landlord and building your own portfolio Ashley and his variety of programs and sub company options are the way to go. Professional, kind, well-versed and highly recommended."
"Most valued partner to work with! Very professional and service minded! Worth 5 stars:)"
"Ashley has introduced me to “stress-free”property investment! Up until my last purchase I was sourcing properties myself, which consumed a lot of my time and energy. Earlier this year Ashley found me an amazing property deal, I cannot believe how quickly the investment progressed including the refurb! Totally stress free …. no exaggeration! His approach is efficient, professional and friendly. throughout the whole process he has been available to answer my questions, incredible knowledge of the industry. I would not hesitate to recommend his services. Looking forward to our next project!!"
"Ashley has helped me fantastically with my first property purchases in the UK. As an overseas investor from the Netherlands it is extremely important to work with reliable people and Ashley is that. But it doesn't stop at just sourcing a deal. Ashley is also always willing to help you further with his knowledge and network."
"Ashley has been great! He found us a flip deal with really great numbers, after trying for months with other sourcing agents. He is professional, friendly and always replies fast. He gave us alot of the information up front without us having to ask. And when we did have questions he was fast to find out the answers for us. He liaised with the estate agent for a very smooth purchase. I 100% recommend using him! I certainly will again :)"
"Ashley sourced my first investment property in NE England. He's given great advice based on his own experience, and provided a high quality sourcing service. Ashley is professional, trustworthy and highly recommended."
"Worked for Ashley on several property refurbs. Great communication, good design ideas and all round very knowledgable on property investment and areas. He has a full team around him to support in all aspects."
"Timely approach, I learn from them all the time, polite, attentive. Thank you!"
"If you need someone that can help you start in property, who is genuine and knowledgeable about property, look no further than Ashley. Ashley is always willing to help and invest in the long term relationship. Best of all, he is a great person to be around ;)"
"Ashley has been unbelievably helpful introducing us to the property world. We’ve invested and he has managed everything - property sourcing, solicitors, build works and tenancy. We’ve just completed on our second property through Ashley and everything has been handled with little to no effort from ourselves. A genuine, knowledgable person who is happy to talk through everything, I would highly recommend."
"Working with Ashley has been exciting and very effective. Ashley is very knowledgeable and happy to share his experiences and answers all questions diligently. Will definitely be working with him again soon."
