Buying a house which is currently rented

housebuyer219

We’ve found a house we like online and view in a couple of days time. When booking the agent mentioned it’s currently rented and the tenants are on a rolling contract with a two month notice period. 

It’s given me a little bit of a dilemma .. online we really like the house but really want an “easy” purchase after a difficult sale. 

I’ve read online about the issues likely to face etc but wanted some feedback from the group on their thoughts or experiences in this 
TIA

MorningcoffeeIV

If they've not even been given notice, skip it. 

Or at the very least don't spend anything on conveyancing until they're out.

sammyjammy

Tell them you'll book a viewing once the property is empty.

propertyrental

By all means view (and talk to the tenants!).
And by all means make an offer.
Bu don't spend a penny on survey, searches, conveyancing, mortgage application etc until the tenancy has ended and the tenants have left. Then view again to confirm.

want an “easy” purchase after a difficult sale.

If the tenants leave without problems when or before they are asked to, this might be an 'easy purchase.
If they don't, it might drag on for (many!) months.

elsien

I wouldn’t be taking the estate agents word for anything about how smoothly it say may or may not go. 

Go with the earlier advice about not spending anything until the property is empty.
It may go smoothly and the tenants may leave as planned. They might be hanging on for social housing in which case they will have to hold out for being evicted through the courts which could take months

ETA in response to another deleted diystarter7 post. 

lookstraightahead

sammyjammy said:

Tell them you'll book a viewing once the property is empty.

This. Remember it's tenants' home until they leave.

dimbo61

Well if the tenants are happy to allow viewings and you really like the property,  location, condition and size why not view ?
Ask lots of questions and be as friendly as possible to the tenants.
Has the property been well maintained  ? 
Bills, council tax, neighbours. Issues with the building.
Information the owner might forget to tell you but the tenants will be happy to share 
Ask what plans they have to move or buy a home of there own.

GDB2222

I’d certainly have a look at the place. Nothing to lose. 

housebuyer219

All great ideas thanks all .
I am a little worried the tenants aren’t there when we view, would I be out of order to try reach out to them separately?

comeandgo

housebuyer219 said:

All great ideas thanks all .
I am a little worried the tenants aren’t there when we view, would I be out of order to try reach out to them separately?

I would say definitely out of order.  

GDB2222

comeandgo said:

housebuyer219 said:

All great ideas thanks all .
I am a little worried the tenants aren’t there when we view, would I be out of order to try reach out to them separately?

I would say definitely out of order.  

I am surprised at that response.