Selling a tenanted property or portfolio
You don't have to evict tenants to sell a rental property. We buy houses, flats, blocks and small portfolios with tenants in place or with vacant possession, for cash. Selling with the tenancy continuing avoids void periods and the notice rules, which changed under the Renters' Rights Act.
Who this is for
- Landlords leaving the market or reducing their portfolio
- Owners of freehold blocks of flats
- Landlords with properties needing work between tenancies
- Agents with tenanted stock that doesn't suit owner-occupier buyers
How it works
Address, tenancy details, rent and condition. For portfolios, a simple list is enough to start.
With tenants in place or with vacant possession, whichever suits you.
We work with your letting agent and solicitor to hand over tenancies and deposits properly.
Selling with tenants in place
When you sell with tenants in situ, the tenancy transfers to the buyer, along with the deposit and the landlord's obligations. Most owner-occupiers can't buy that way, which is why tenanted properties often sell to investors. We buy tenanted properties and have refurbished and re-let or resold them after purchase.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 changed the rules in England. Since 1 May 2026, 'no-fault' section 21 notices have ended and tenancies run on a rolling basis. A landlord who wants vacant possession to sell must use the new selling ground: it needs four months' notice, can't be used in the first 12 months of a tenancy, and the property can't then be re-let or marketed to let for 12 months. Selling with tenants in place avoids that process altogether.
Sources: Guide to the Renters' Rights Act (GOV.UK) · Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents (GOV.UK)
Tax when you sell
If you're a UK resident selling a residential property that isn't your home, you'll usually need to report and pay any Capital Gains Tax within 60 days of completion. Speak to your accountant about what applies to you.
Source: Report and pay Capital Gains Tax on UK property (GOV.UK)
Local examples
Tenanted homes, blocks and landlord exits we've bought in Bournemouth and Poole.
Questions we're often asked
Can I sell my rental property with tenants still living there?
Yes. We buy with tenants in situ: the tenancy and deposit transfer to us at completion. Your tenants don't have to move out.
Do you buy whole portfolios?
Yes, including freehold blocks of flats and small portfolios. Send us a list of addresses, rents and tenancy types to start.
Do I have to give my tenants notice to sell?
Not if you sell with them in place. If you want vacant possession, the selling ground under the Renters' Rights Act needs four months' notice and can't be used in a tenancy's first year. We can buy either way.
How fast can you complete on a tenanted property?
We've exchanged on a tenanted house within three days and completed within two weeks. Most sales depend on how quickly the paperwork, tenancy documents and deposits can be transferred.
Do you need the property in good condition?
No. We buy rental properties in any condition, including those that need work before they can be re-let.
Sources
- Guide to the Renters' Rights Act (GOV.UK)
- Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents (GOV.UK)
- Report and pay Capital Gains Tax on UK property (GOV.UK)
Planning rules change. These links were checked when this page was last updated; your council's website has the current position.
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