Asking landlord if I can buy her home

Lauraxj

Hi everyone we recently moved into a rental property. We intended staying short term while looking for somewhere local to buy however this property ticks all the boxes, so we would like to buy it.

The property was on the market 5 years ago but didn’t sell, since then it’s been rented out. I have the landlords address as it was on some paperwork however I am renting through an agency.

Should I contact the landlord or the agency with my interest and what’s the best way to word things with them? Was thinking of writing a letter.

Thanks x

AdrianC

A letter's a good idea - to the landlord themselves, not the agent.

"Dear Mr Landlord,
As you know, I've recently moved into 14 Acacia Avenue. My intent was to rent the property while looking for somewhere in the area to buy.

As I've got used to living here, I've realised that this property meets all my requirements, and - if you are considering selling - I may be interested in purchasing it.

If this is of interest to you, I'd be grateful to hear from you.

Yours,
Lauraxj"

pinkteapot

Definitely landlord. If the letting agent is managing the property then they're raking in a nice monthly fee from the landlord and have no interest in it being sold.

Wyndham

You can ask. They may say yes. They may so no. But you may as well ask if you are interested.

Go to the landlord though, not the agent. Good luck!

GDB2222

Many agency agreements include a fee for selling. That's despite court cases to the contrary. So, I would go through the agents, who will be rubbing their hands with glee.