Buying house with tenant still in situ.

[Up Rovers]

A young relative hopes to buy shortly and is pursuing one or two houses.

One of the houses has a tenant. When they asked the estate agent when the tenant would be leaving they were told that they would be moving out as soon as the sale has gone through. As there is small damage to the property (not necessarily caused by this tenant) they are worried about this aspect of the sale. Would this be normal procedure as further damage could be done after funds are paid over?

 

[Branz]

madness, vacant possession required: what does her solicitor say?

 

[Up Rovers]

She hasn't approached their family solicitor yet because she is still in the very early stages of viewing. I'll mention this to her. Thanks for advice.

 

[Ravima]

does not need to go to 'family solicitor'. Shop around for best rates.