Selling a House with a Sitting Tenant: A Complete UK Property Guide

• You keep getting rent money while selling.
• Monthly rent keeps coming in during the sale process. This helps pay your mortgage and bills. Empty properties make no money.
• Rent covers holding costs like insurance and council tax. Selling your house fast with tenants means steady income.

• Property investors like buying tenanted properties.
• They get rental income from day one. No need to find tenants or market empty properties. Good tenants are hard to find.
• Investors pay fair prices for properties with reliable tenants. They understand rental yields and property returns.

• You don’t need to spend money preparing empty properties.
• No deep cleaning or expensive decorating needed. Tenants’ furniture hides property flaws. No staging costs or utility bills.
• Save thousands on preparation and marketing costs. Properties sell as-is with sitting tenants.

• Buyers can see actual rental income records.
• Bank statements show real rental payments. This proves the property makes money. Empty properties have no income proof.
• Good rental history attracts serious investors. Payment records show tenant quality.

• Empty properties cost money with no income.
• Council tax increases for empty homes. Insurance costs more for vacant properties. Utilities still need paying.
• Security becomes a problem with empty houses. Tenanted properties stay occupied and secure.

• Most buyers want empty houses they can move into.
• Only investors buy properties with sitting tenants. This means fewer people bidding. Less competition often means lower prices.
• Family buyers can’t view properly with tenants there. First-time buyers avoid tenanted properties completely.

• Showing properties with tenants is difficult.
• Need 24 hours’ notice for viewings by law. Tenants can refuse unreasonable requests. Some tenants deliberately make viewings difficult.
• Limited viewing times reduce buyer interest. Weekend viewings often work better.

• Tenanted properties sell for 10-20% less than empty ones.
• Buyers discount prices for the inconvenience. Viewing restrictions put buyers off. Less competition keeps prices down.
• Investment buyers expect discounts for quick purchases. Cash buyers want even bigger reductions.

• Many buyers can’t get mortgages for tenanted properties.
• Residential mortgages don’t work with sitting tenants. Buy-to-let mortgages have stricter rules. Deposit requirements are higher.
• This reduces the number of potential buyers significantly. Cash buyers have more advantages.

• Selling with tenants creates extra legal work.
• Tenancy agreements transfer to new owners. Deposit protection must continue. Tenant rights need to be protected throughout.
• More paperwork and legal costs are involved. Solicitors need experience with tenanted sales.

• You must give tenants proper legal notice to leave.
• Section 21 notices need a 2-month warning. Section 8 notices vary by reason for eviction. Use the correct forms or notices won’t work.
• Get legal help to serve notices properly. Mistakes let tenants challenge notices in court.

• Removing tenants takes time, even with valid notices.
• Minimum 2 months for Section 21 notices. Some tenants leave voluntarily after notice. Others fight eviction through the courts.
• Court proceedings add 3-6 months extra time. Bailiffs enforce eviction orders if needed.
• Plan 6-12 months total for difficult cases.

• Removing tenants costs money before you sell.
• Legal fees range from £500-£3,000 per case. Court costs add £300-£600 extra. Bailiff fees cost £150-£400.
• Empty properties need security and maintenance. Insurance costs more for vacant homes.
• Budget £2,000-£5,000 total for the eviction process.

• Empty properties usually sell for more money.
• Vacant possession adds 10-20% to sale prices. More buyers compete for empty houses. Family buyers pay top prices.
• Better viewing access increases buyer interest. Properties show better without tenants’ belongings.
• Higher prices offset eviction costs.

• Empty properties create new problems and costs.
• No rental income while marketing the property. Council tax increases for empty homes. Vandalism and break-ins become risks.
• Utility bills continue with no rental income. Security measures cost extra money.
• Properties can stay empty for months.

• Selling a tenanted property needs no tenant removal first.
• Put the property on the market straight away. No waiting for eviction processes. No legal costs for removing tenants.
• Start viewings within days of marketing. Investors buy properties with sitting tenants.

• Property investors make quick buying decisions.
• They understand rental yields and returns. Cash buyers complete in 2-4 weeks. No mortgage delays or surveys.
• Investors want income properties immediately. Less time wasted with unsuitable buyers.
• Quick sales reduce holding costs.

• Rent money keeps coming during the sales process.
• Monthly rent covers the mortgage and bills. No void period costs or losses. Steady income until completion.
• Rent helps with moving and buying costs. No financial pressure to sell quickly.
• Income continues until keys are handed over.

• Selling with tenants costs less overall.
• No eviction legal fees or court costs. No empty property insurance or security. No utility bills for vacant homes.
• Properties sell as-is with no preparation. Marketing costs are the same either way.
• Total selling costs are much lower.

Most house sales take months, but we can buy your property in as little as 7 days.

This quick process is perfect if you need to move soon or want to avoid being stuck in a long chain of buyers and sellers. We have the cash on hand so don’t need to wait for mortgages or a chain to collapse. 

Did you know 1 in 3 sales fall through on the open market?

We know how frustrating it is to get 6 months into a process and have a buyer pull out.

When we give you the final price for your house, that’s the amount you’ll get. Guaranteed!

You won’t face any costs with us.

We handle all the expenses involved in buying your property, including legal fees and surveys. You get cash in your bank when the sale is complete, and there are no surprise estate agent commissions to worry about.

Our team supports you through the whole selling process.

We keep you updated about what’s happening and answer any questions quickly. You’ll always understand what’s going on with your sale and what happens next.

Our property experts will value your house at no cost to you.

They look carefully at your property and check local market prices to give you an accurate figure. This professional service comes with no obligations.

Forget about cleaning and tidying for viewings.

We don’t need multiple visits or open houses to make our offer. This means no strangers walking through your home, and no disruption to your daily life.

Whether your house needs work or is in perfect condition, we’ll buy it.

We have experience with all types of properties and conditions. This means you can sell your house to us no matter what state it’s in.

Our expert team manages all the legal requirements for you.

We work with experienced property lawyers who make sure everything runs smoothly, and put your property at the top of their list. This gives you peace of mind that your sale is being handled properly from start to finish.