Selling a property with problem tenants

Dealing with a problem tenant can make selling feel like an impossible task. Section 21 no-fault evictions no longer exist, making possession slower and more evidence based. Selling directly for cash means you don’t need possession before you sell.

Our guide covers current Section 8 grounds, notice periods, and options for selling with a difficult tenancy. Read our in-depth guide on problem tenants and evictions for more detail.

Skip the eviction process entirely. Avoid months of court proceedings. Sell the property exactly as the tenancy stands.

Being in this position usually means rent arrears, property damage, or a breakdown in the landlord-tenant relationship. You may be considering eviction simply to be able to sell the property. A direct sale can remove the need for possession before selling at all.

Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Landlords must now rely on specific Section 8 grounds to gain possession.

• Section 8 grounds requiring specific evidence: Landlords must prove a valid ground, such as serious rent arrears, applies.
• Court timelines that can extend the process considerably: Contested possession claims can take months to reach a hearing.
• No guaranteed outcome even with a valid ground: Some grounds are discretionary, meaning a court still decides whether to grant possession.

Pursuing possession before selling can be expensive and slow.

• Lost rental income during a lengthy legal process: Arrears often continue to build throughout the proceedings.
• Court and legal fees pursuing a possession order: These add up considerably, particularly for contested cases.
• Estate agency fees on a delayed vacant sale: These further reduce what you ultimately receive.

A direct cash sale removes the need to gain possession before selling. We can purchase the property with the tenancy, and any issues, still in place.

We purchase your property directly using our own funds. We take on the tenancy and manage any ongoing issues ourselves. Your sale proceeds without needing to resolve the tenancy first.

• Genuine simplicity: No court process required before your sale can proceed.
• Zero hidden transaction costs: Marketing costs and agent fees play no part, and conveyancing is ours to cover.
• An experienced, understanding process: Our team is familiar with managing difficult tenancy situations.

We routinely purchase properties affected by difficult tenancy situations.

• Properties with tenants in significant rent arrears: Purchasing homes where arrears have built up over time.
• Landlords facing property damage from a tenant: Stepping in to buy regardless of the property’s current condition.
• Owners part-way through a Section 8 possession claim: Buying properties before a lengthy court process concludes.
• Landlords wanting to avoid further conflict with a tenant: Purchasing properties to remove you from an ongoing dispute.
• Owners uncertain whether they have valid possession grounds: Buying properties regardless of whether formal grounds exist.

If a difficult tenancy is holding up your sale, contact us today for a cash offer.