Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Selling · Tenanted
Selling with tenants
Investorsale
Ground 1A4 months
Viewingsnotice
Deposittransfers
In short: You can sell with the tenant staying, to an investor who takes over the tenancy and deposit, or seek vacant possession first. Since May 2026, selling empty usually means serving notice under Ground 1A, with at least four months' notice and not in the first 12 months of the tenancy; you then can't relet for 12 months if the sale falls through. Tenanted sales are often quicker and keep rent coming in. Keep the tenant informed and agree viewing times. Fraser Bond sells homes both ways.
| Sell tenanted | Sell empty | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers | Investors | Everyone |
| Price | Investment value | Full vacant value |
| Time | Often quicker | 4+ months notice |
| Income | Continues | Stops |
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