In today’s market, rushing to gain vacant possession could be a costly mistake. At BRH, we’re seeing more landlords across the region choosing to sell with tenants in SITU. It’s a strategy that doesn’t just save you time; it can put you in a position of genuine financial strength.
Traditionally, landlords have used Section 8 or Section 21 to sell, but this can now mean facing 12 months or more of uncertainty. When a property sits empty while you wait for a sale, it isn’t just “waiting.” It’s actively draining your cash flow.
You are hit with the “Empty Property Trap”:
By selling with tenants in place, the property continues to do its job. Rent keeps coming in, which means you aren’t under pressure to accept a low-ball offer just to stop the financial bleeding.
There is a specific, growing audience for your property. Recent data shows that investors account for over 14% of all transactions, and many are looking for “turnkey” opportunities.
Some investors don’t want the headache of finding new tenants and waiting months for a property to become productive. They want a property with an established tenancy where they can collect rent from day one. By evicting your tenants, you might actually be making your property less attractive to some of the most prolific buyers in the market.
It’s easy to focus on the “highest possible price,” but at BRH, we focus on the best outcome. Let’s look at the numbers for a typical £250,000 property:
| Scenario | Estimated Costs / Impact | Final Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Possession | 10-12 months lost rent, council tax, insurance, and refurb costs (approx. £15,000–£20,000). | You wait longer and spend more to maybe get a slightly higher headline price. |
| Tenanted Sale | Realistic market pricing for a faster sale. | Rent collected throughout. No refurb costs. Money in the bank months sooner. |
When you offset the costs of running an empty property against the benefits of keeping rent coming in, the “discount” for a faster, tenanted sale is often much smaller than it looks on paper.
We know that “free” can sometimes sound too good to be true, but at BRH, our £0 fee model is built on transparency. When you sell your tenanted property with us, you aren’t getting a budget service. You get the full expert experience from our experienced sales team.
What’s included in our £0 fee service?
In the last year alone, we’ve saved sellers over £500,000 in fees**Savings calculated on £33m worth of property sales, using a standard 1.5% agent fee as the basis.
Selling from a position of strength means not being dependent on one buyer or one outcome. Because your property is still generating rent, you have the time to choose the deal that works best for you.
If you have an older property in Doncaster or the surrounding areas that might soon require energy-efficiency improvements or maintenance, now is the time to consider if that equity could work harder elsewhere.
Ready to see what your tenanted property is worth?
Book a valuation with our team today and find out how our £0 fee model can help you move forward without the stress of an empty property.