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AST renewal while looking to buy
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That said, if you can't wangle a statutory periodic tenancy, could you sign for another 6 month AST?
I agree there is no 'wangling' required - it is automatic.Why would you need to 'wangle' it? By not signing a new AST you automatically move onto a periodic one. Even if the LL wants to evict you it takes months and months and months! plus why would they want to? The LL is making money off you from your rent and they don't have to pay new fees to the agent.
And i agree no sensible landlord would evict a reliable,paying tenant.
But there is a degree of risk: if the landlord (perhaps an overseas landlord?) has devolved all responsibility to the agent, or is susceptible to their 'advice', the agent might issue a S21 or pursuade the LL to do so. As pointed out, the agent then earns more fees....
Yes that takes time, but so do property purchases.0
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