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Buying rented house with Vacant possession

Zlax
Zlax Posts: 1 Newbie
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi there,

I am currently in the process of purchasing the property I am renting. The ventor has served me notice and my tenancy agreement is due to end in 2 weeks time, as he requires ‘Vacant Possession’ of the property.

Does anyone have any advice on a tenant buying the property they’re renting and how it works in relation to vacant possession. It seems insane for me to pack the whole house up, put it into storage, only to return it to the same home I moved out of!

Surely there is a way around this?

Any advice would be much appreciated

Thanks

Comments

  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    Yes, it would be insane. No need for you to move out. Get the lawyers to sort it out between them.
  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,822 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    He's probably covering his options in case you don't complete.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    What's the timescale for exchange and completion?

    Legally, vacant possession has to be given. But notice is one thing, actually physically moving all your stuff out is another entirely.
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    AdrianC wrote: »
    Legally, vacant possession has to be given
    I think it's implied that it means "vacant of everyone whose presence might prejudice the purchaser". If it's already occupied by the purchaser that's hardly a problem.
  • ThePants999
    ThePants999 Posts: 1,748 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    AdrianC wrote: »
    Legally, vacant possession has to be given.
    Only if the contract says so. Get the solicitors to remove the vacant possession clause...
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