Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Buying · Sitting tenant
Buying your rented home
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In short: If your landlord is thinking of selling, buying the home you already rent can suit both of you: the landlord avoids a void and marketing costs, and you know the property and area. Agree a price based on an independent valuation, get a mortgage in principle, and still commission a survey and use a solicitor. The landlord may offer a modest discount because there's no chain or marketing. Your tenancy ends when you complete.
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