A home with a tenancy needs a different conversation.

Build a clear starting picture

Gather the tenancy agreement and amendments, payment records, deposit information and any relevant correspondence. Note what you know, what needs confirmation and who holds the original documents. Avoid sending tenants’ personal records through an initial website enquiry.

For a seller: plan access and timing together

Showings take place in someone’s home. Agree on a practical communication plan and check the current access requirements before scheduling. Do not promise vacant possession merely because you intend to sell.

For a buyer: connect the tenancy to your intended use

Do you want to continue renting the property, move in, or investigate another use? These are different starting points. Review the existing tenancy and current rules before relying on a proposed possession date or future rental income.

• Check the actual records rather than relying only on the listing description.
• Separate confirmed arrangements from assumptions about future occupancy.
• Resolve possession questions before making contractual commitments.